Il Bel Paese visto da fuori

“When Cristian Coccia agreed to buy a three-bedroom flat off-plan for 600,000 euros ($650,000), the 51-year-old businessman hoped to move his family swiftly into the swanky high-rise overlooking an artificial lake in Milan’s western suburbs”. Fonte: Reuters Autore: Claudia Cristoferi and Emilio Parodi Link: How a construction boom in Italy’s financial capital stalled

“AFM might have moved to Las Vegas, but some things remain exactly the same, including Italy’s commitment to be seen as an attractive spot for international productions”. Fonte: Variety Autore: Marta Balaga Link: Filming in Italy Is ‘More Convenient Than Ever,’ Argue Panelists at AFM

“When the city of Rome constructed what looks like a backyard swimming pool in front of the famous Trevi Fountain for tourists to toss their coins into while the baroque landmark is emptied for renovations, the reaction was swift — and brutal”. Fonte: CNN Autore: Barbie Latza Nadeau e Antonia Mortensen Link: ‘The saddest thing […]

“Meredith Kercher “will always be remembered for her own fight for life”, the sister of the murdered British student has said as filming began in Italy on a controversial TV series co-produced by Amanda Knox about the case”. Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Angela Giuffrida Link: Meredith Kercher’s sister speaks out as Amanda Knox project starts […]

“Chinese senior official Li Xi met with Italian leaders this week to deepen strategic ties, marking the 20th anniversary of the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership and advancing cooperation in areas like green energy and digital technology”. Fonte: Global Times Autore: Xinhua Link: Senior Chinese official vows to further ties with Italy

“In our travel roundup this week: the burning mountain whose flames never go out, how Antarctica became a hot vacation spot and what to expect from Italy’s first luxury sleeper train”. Fonte: CNN Autore: Maureen O’Hare Link: La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Eat your way around Italy in style

“The plan is also to erect an elevated walkway that will allow visitors to get a closer look at the monument, and which will also be used as a way for the city’s leaders to monitor the flow of tourists before a €2 access fee is introduced”. Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Angela Giuffrida Link: ‘A […]

“Pantogia, about a mile from the resort community of Porto Cervo, is in the heart of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, or Emerald Coast, a 35-mile-long coastline offering attractive beaches, pricey hotels, golf and tennis clubs, marinas and other luxuries. While there are accommodations in Pantogia, the closest area for shopping and entertainment is Porto Cervo”. Fonte: […]

“Perhaps Ms. Meloni’s own moment of overreach is inevitable. But for now, at least, she seems to know exactly what she’s doing”. Fonte: The New York Times Autore: Anna Momigliano Link: Giorgia Meloni Knows Exactly What She’s Doing

“Moreover, the manufacture of concrete is a major driver of climate change, producing 8 percent of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. By learning the secrets of Roman concrete, researchers like Dr. Masic are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options”. Fonte: The New York Times Autore: Amos Zeeberg Link: Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way