Italy’s first black minister, Cecile Kyenge, has said the country is not particularly racist despite receiving a barrage of racist and sexist insults since becoming one of seven women in the new government. The Italian citizen, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, (DRC) was named integration minister by Prime Minister Enrico Letta on April [...]
Hotel Santa Caterina: Iconic Amalfi Coast Hotel A Must-Visit
March 18, 2013 | Posted by
Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi boasts a long history of hospitality that dates back to 1904, when the Gambardella family inaugurated it. The long-lasting tradition is alive with the heirs who still manage the property and are ready to welcome again their guests for the upcoming season. Over the years Hotel Santa Caterina has housed [...]
Italy is Latest Nation to Join France in Mali Conflict
January 22, 2013 | Posted by
Italy announced Tuesday that it will be offering support to French and Malian troops battling Islamist rebels who threaten to take over the West African nation. France launched Opération Serval on Jan. 11, deploying 500 troops to Mali to defeat the militants, pledging to continue fighting “for as long as it takes to beat the [...]
Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Tie-the-Knot in Italy
October 20, 2012 | Posted by
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are officially married, Us Weekly confirms. The longtime couple tied the knot on Friday in southern Italy, in an intimate ceremony attended by family and friends including producer Timbaland, ex-SNL funnyman Andy Samberg and N’Sync pal Chris Kirkpatrick. Timberlake and Biel first began dating in January 2007 and have been the subject of [...]
Victoria's Secret Faces $15M Lawsuit
August 28, 2012 | Posted by
Victoria’s Secret Lawsuit: Victoria’s Secret has dominated the lingerie business for many years but not without its fair share of controversies, the latest, a $15M lawsuit. Former hosiery supplier, Zephyrs accused Victoria’s Secret of selling inexpensive “knockoffs” in a $15 million lawsuit. Zephyrs alleges that Victoria’s Secret and parent company, Limited Brands Inc. breached a [...]
Naples: A Very Scenic Route for a Run
August 4, 2012 | Posted by
Naples’s lungomare, or seaside promenade, snakes along the sparkling Bay of Naples, where I take my daily morning run during my four-day stay. Off in the distance, the isle of Capri floats on the horizon, while pastel villas march up the tree-lined peninsula ahead. I run north past the Castel dell’Ovo, a medieval fortress said to [...]
Tough Economy Has Italy Pushing Lesser-Known Destinations in New ‘Jewels of Italy’ Campaign
July 28, 2012 | Posted by
After the “most beautiful villages in Italy,” which aimed to commercialize lower Italy, a new brand of inventiveness is coming: the “Jewels of Italy” presented by Minister of Tourism Piero Gnudi and the President of ANCI, (National Association of Italian Municipalities) Graziano Delrio. The goal is to re-launch the image of Italy as a tourism [...]
Janet Jackson Spotted in Italy Vacationing with Boyfriend
July 18, 2012 | Posted by
It is the middle of summer and as other people are stripping down, Janet Jackson is staying wrapped up. Jackson was spotted in the Italian Rivera with her boyfriend Wissam Al Mana as they cruised around on a yacht. The superstar was wearing all black and was completely covered down to a pair of socks [...]
Rihanna Leaves Barbados For Italian Yacht Vacation
July 15, 2012 | Posted by
Rihanna tweets pre-vacation photos with Melissa just before they boarded a private plane for Italy! The 24-year old pop star shared photos with the caption, “Vaca here we come…. #boatsandhoes” The vacation comes after Rihanna flew to Barbados to attend her grandmother’s funeral. The time for mourning has passed however when the “Man Down” singer [...]
Spain Captures Euro 2012 Championship With Ease
July 1, 2012 | Posted by
It was as easy is it looked tonight for Spain, which defeated Italy 4-0 for the European Championship without even being seriously threatened. The Spaniards executed their unbeatable game plan to perfection: short, precise passes to advance the ball up the field to control the pace of the game. It was not a surprising method; [...]
