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Nestled in the heart of the Lombardy region, Lake Como stands as a shimmering gem, captivating visitors with its picturesque landscapes, rich culture, and timeless allure. If you’re planning a trip to this Italian paradise, you’ll want to arm yourself with essential knowledge to make the most of your experience. Lake Como isn’t just a destination;...

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The mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 were revealed to the world on Wednesday (7 February) at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. Tina and Milo - two stoat siblings distinguished by their different coloured coats - will represent the Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games 2026 respectively. Their...

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At Niguarda Hospital in Milan, an artificial heart was implanted in a patient who had been waiting several months for a heart transplant. This is the first time such an operation has taken place in Italy. It is an artificial organ equipped with biological valves, which totally replaces the heart with functions very close to the physiological ones....

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I grew up in a town of 1,000 people in Iowa. My dad owned the grocery store there. I always knew it wasn't the life I wanted. I moved to Kansas City at 21 to work for an airline. I met my husband, Bill Walling, there. We were married for 24 years before he died in 2010 of kidney cancer. He liked road trips to Captiva Island in Florida and Santa Fe,...

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If you are wondering about things to do in Milan, you are in the right place. With this guide we have prepared for you, we will show you the most important attractions. Discover things to do in Milan, the capital of Lombardy, where famous works of art, historic castles, museums and iconic theatres mix with great food and a dynamic, modern lifestyle...

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Buying a house in a small Italian town was not something I had in mind when I initially arrived in Italy in 2015 as a graduate student. As someone who enjoys big cities, I was all about the Milans and Johannesburgs of the world at the time. The bigger and more chaotic the town, the better. But in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic tested my affection for...

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Como 1907 Football Club is thrilled to announce the signing of Nicholas ‘Niko’ Gioacchini, a dynamic attacking centre forward with dual American and Italian citizenship. A product of Paris FC’s youth academy system, who spent his formative years growing up in Parma, the 23 year old has signed a contract until the end of 26/27 season. Niko’s ascent...

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The Italian leather goods industry is resisting economic difficulties, although its growth is restrained and production activity has slowed sharply, according to a recent survey released by Assopellettieri, the Italian association gathering together Italian leather goods manufacturers and organising the specialised trade show Mipel, whose next edit...

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The Cenacle, also known as the Last Supper, is the most famous representation of Christ's last supper. It is a wall fresco, dating back to between 1494 and 1498, created by Leonardo da Vinci and commissioned by Ludovico il Moro, regent of the Duchy of Milan. The fresco is in the refectory of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Milan. To d...

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Where to go on holiday in Italy in March when nature slowly awakens with its colors and the climate starts to get milder? From north to south, Italy is an infinite sequence of magnificent places to visit at any time of the year, but even more so when everybody want to spend more time outdoor, even though the air is still crisp. Here are some excell...

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