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Amanda Knox to appear before court accused of slandering Italian police (2010-06-03)

Amanda Knox, the American convicted of murdering the British student Meredith Kercher is due to appear in court again tomorrow, accused of slandering the Italian police by testifying that she had been beaten into admitting she was at the crime scene.

2 June - Anniversary of the Republic- Bank Holiday in Italy (2010-06-01)

Berlusconi quotes Mussolini (2010-05-31)

Silvio Berlusconi’s detractors have often compared him to Mussolini but on Thursday Italy’s colourful Premier indirectly made the comparison whilst defending recent spending cuts. Speaking at an OECD meeting, Mr Berlusconi said-

Cows invade Rome for art parade (2010-05-31)

A cow dressed as a Roman centurion and another wearing the colours of the AS Roma soccer team are among life-size models popping up in Rome's streets and piazzas for the capital's first CowParade exhibition.

Honey bid to stop bear rampage (2010-05-28)

A northern Italian honey producer thinks a taste of its product will stop a bear who has been spreading panic among farmers on the famed Asiago plateau.

Man arrested for claiming to be Jesus (2010-05-27)

A man has been arrested in Italy for claiming to be Jesus. The 35-year-old Moroccan was taken into custody when police spotted him staggering drunk through Tarquinia, an ancient town north of Rome.

Italian Harry Potter (2010-05-25)

Teenager Luca Bono is eyeing a career as a professional illusionist and a crack at the world title after becoming Italy's first national magic champion.

New Michelangelo's work showcased in Rome (2010-05-24)

A beautiful but little-known sculpture has just made its first appearance as a confirmed Michelangelo's work at an exhibition in Rome.

Edoardo Sanguineti Italian poet dies (2010-05-21)

Edoardo Sanguineti, a poet, critic and intellectual whose playful use of language made him an important neo-avant-garde figure on Italy's 1960s literary scene, died on Tuesday in a Genoa hospital.

Number of smokers in Italy declines (2010-05-19)

The number of smokers in Italy fell in one year by 1.9 million, reducing the percentage of the population who smoke from 25.4% to 21.7%, according to a new report from the High Institute of Health (ISS).

First woman priest to be ordained in Italy (2010-05-14)

The ordination of a woman priest in the All Saints Anglican Church near the Vatican at the end of this month is likely to fuel further furious debate on the issue of women priests, reports the BBC.

Crafts and Craftmanship on display in Florence this weekend (2010-05-13)

Tuscany is famous for creativity and fantasy, the land of Master Artisans second to none in the creation of unique works of art in a number of fields.

Culture concert clampdown to prevent Colosseum crumbling (2010-05-12)

Italy's heritage chiefs plan to clampdown on concerts next to the Colosseum in a bid to prevent the Roman monument's precarious state further deteriorating.

Stones fall at Colosseum (2010-05-11)

No one was hurt and tourist visits to the Colosseum went ahead on Sunday after three chunks of mortar fell off an interior wall during Saturday night.

Susan Sarandon discovers Italian roots (2010-05-06)

Oscar-winning US actress Susan Sarandon has discovered her Italian roots. Her great-grandfather came from a small town near Lucca in Tuscany called Coreglia, she found out.

Picasso's 'little guitar' gets new home after long absence (2010-05-05)

Police officially delivered a priceless Pablo Picasso work to its new home on Monday, several years after it was stolen from its elderly owner.

Large-scale altarpiece showcases Barocci majesty in Perugia (2010-04-26)

A freshly restored Mannerist masterpiece by Federico Barocci is the focal point of a new exhibition in this Umbrian city featuring a selection of imposing 16th-century altarpieces.

Gucci will introduce a children's line (2010-04-23)

Italian fashion house Gucci will launch a children's line in June. The first range will be unveiled in Italy and then hit around 40 shops worldwide.

A very special birthday Rita Levi Montalcini scientist and icon of style (2010-04-22)

Life Senator, Nobel Laureate and Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI Rita Levi Montalcini is 101 years old today and we are sure you would like to join Abode Srl in wishing her happy birthday. She is the oldest living Nobel laureate.

Ancient 'Ikea' building unearthed (2010-04-21)

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a 6th-century BC 'Ikea building', complete with detailed assembly instructions. The team working at Torre Satriano near the southern city of Potenza described the structure as a luxury, Greek-style building "similar to a temple".

Volcanic cloud approaching Italy, Northern airports at risk (2010-04-19)

A volcanic cloud from Iceland which has virtually paralysed air traffic in northern Europe is approaching Italy and if weather conditions do not change many airports in Northern Italy will be shut down on Saturday, the civil protection department said on Friday.

Uffizi Gallery on iPod (2010-04-16)

The Uffizi gallery in Florence has become the first Italian museum to go on iPod, iPad and iPhone. The official Uffizi iPhone application allows you to visit the museum virtually, and find out about all the masterpieces it contains.

Popular Italian TV comedian Raimondo Vianello dies (2010-04-15)

Raimondo Vianello, the gentleman of Italian humour has just died. A familiar face, a reassuring presence, a piece of history in the Italian television and entertainment.

Vatican forgives The Beatles for 'bigger than Jesus' comment (2010-04-14)

At the height of their fame The Beatles enraged the Roman Catholic Church by famously declaring they were bigger than Jesus.

Rome fetes kid's favourite Blake (2010-04-13)

Rome is hosting Quentin Blake's first ever solo exhibition in Italy, showcasing over 100 works by the British artist whose quirky illustrations have mesmerised generations of children around the world.

The Italian economy is solid and strong (2010-04-12)

The Italian economy is solid and strong even if, like many other countries, it needs to make an effort to control public accounts, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said on Monday.

Venice says no to fibreglass gondolas (2010-04-08)

An offer from a Brindisi shipbuilder to produce fiberglass gondolas for this lagoon city has been flatly rejected by the city agency responsible for the sector, the Nuova Venezia daily reported on Wednesday.

Italy protests EU 'language discrimination' (2010-04-07)

Italy on Tuesday protested about the absence of Italian as one of the three mandatory languages in new European Union staff selection procedures.

Vinitaly well-known wine trade fair (2010-04-06)

Vinitaly, the world's biggest international wine trade fair, opens its doors on Thursday to showcase not only wine but also the best in quality olive oil, the latest winemaking technology and a vast array of Italian culinary delights.

Some croaking seismologists (2010-04-02)

The behaviour of common toads in the L’Aquila area changed dramatically in the days leading up to last April’s earthquake, reports Dr Rachel Grant of Britain’s Open University in the Journal of Zoology.

French spend 500 Euros a year on Italian imports (2010-04-01)

The average Frenchman spends 500 Euros a year on Italian imports, Paris daily Le Monde reported on Friday.

Archaeologist sounds alarm for Hadrian's villa (2010-03-31)

Villa Adriana, the 2nd-century palace built by the Emperor Hadrian outside Rome, is also at risk, a top archaeologist said on Wednesday, a day after the collapse of a tunnel over Nero's Golden House.

Part of the ceiling of Emperor Nero's Domus Aurea fell down (2010-03-30)

Officials said the collapse occurred in what was once the central dome of the sprawling structure. Fire services are at work to see if there is anyone under the masonry.

Pirandello art tribute in Rome (2010-03-30)

The National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome is paying tribute to the work of 20th-century artist Fausto Pirandello, with an exhibition exploring his contribution to two prestigious festivals of the 1930s.

Venice Airport testing body scanners (2010-03-29)

Venice's Marco Polo Airport on Friday became the third in Italy to begin experimenting with body scanners, security machines that use radio waves and heat sensors to check for bombs and weapons.

Rome is world's sexiest city (2010-03-26)

Rome is up there with Paris, St Petersburg, London, Havana and, perhaps surprisingly, the demure British city of Bath in the Sunday Times Travel Magazine’s list of the world’s sexiest cities.

Jersey Shore reaches Italy (2010-03-25)

If Italian-Americans were offended by the stereotypes of “The Sopranos” and “Growing Up Gotti”, their anger was as nothing compared to the storm caused by the reality-documentary “Jersey Shore”, which reached Italian TV screens on Monday.

Italy fights to keep the 'Made in Italy' label (2010-03-24)

Fashion lovers around the world have over the years come to identify products bearing the Made in Italy label with quality, luxury and design.

Italy could overtake Australia by the end of the year (2010-03-23)

More Italian wines were shipped to the UK last year than French, and Italy could overtake Australia to take the number one spot by the end of 2010.

Pompeian snack bar opens Sunday (2010-03-19)

A 2,000-year-old snack-bar in the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii will 'open for business' once more this Sunday, with a special one-off event marking its restoration.

Italian Church (2010-03-18)

An amazing new instruction. This Italian church with original features needs restoration. A very rare opportunity to create a fabulous Italian property.

Abode Srl moves forward in 2010 (2010-03-18)

With a strong demand for Luxury Italian property we have seen active purchasers coming back to the market.

Madonna designs Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses (2010-03-18)

Madonna has teamed up with Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to design a collection of sunglasses. The first six styles of the pop diva's MDG line will be launched in May, the fashion house said Tuesday.

To Silvio, with love (2010-03-17)

A collection of 650 of the 50,000 messages of goodwill that Silvio Berlusconi received immediately after he was physically attacked on December 13th last year has been published by the Premier’s own publishing house, Mondadori.

Not OK to rap women on gender grounds (2010-03-16)

It is not ok to criticise women on the grounds of gender alone, Italy's highest court said on Friday. The Cassation Court, Italy's highest court of appeal, upheld a 2009 appeals ruling stemming from a newspaper article saying a southern jail run by a woman needed a man's hand.

The journalist and the assassin - got married (2010-03-15)

Journalist Donatella Papi, 53 and Angelo Izzo, 52, who is serving two life sentences for the murder of three women, were married on Friday in the Velletri Prison in Rome. The bride wore powder pink silk and carried flowers to match.

Edward Hopper on show in Rome from 16th February 2010 to 13th June 2010 (2010-03-15)

The Edward Hopper exhibition, after the great success had at Palazzo Reale in Milan, will arrive in Rome at the Museo Fondazione Roma.

Italy's regional elections, 2010 (2010-03-12)

A big round of regional elections in Italy will take place on 28th–29th March in 13 regions out of 20, including nine of the ten largest ones:

Italy's anti-cancer 'supertomato' (2010-03-11)

A 'supertomato' created by Italian scientists is the perfect food for helping keep cancer at bay, the head of the World Foundation of Urology said on Tuesday.

Medieval market in Siena (2010-03-10)

If you are going to be in or near Siena this Saturday, you will have a chance to see a faithful reconstruction of the medieval market that used to take place in the Piazza del Campo, or Palio Square.

Amanda Knox: judges' report published (2010-03-09)

British student Meredith Kercher was killed without premeditation and in the absence of any feelings of rancour towards her on the part of the perpetrators, says the long-awaited Judges’ report.

With Turturro, Italy knows No Bounds (2010-03-08)

From a stony redoubt on a stage in the Piccolo Teatro Strehler, John Turturro smiles faintly and presses the palms of his hands together between his knees. Mr. Turturro — born in Queens, living in Brooklyn — is playing an unscrupulous innkeeper in “Fiabe italiane”

Bocelli on Walk of Fame (2010-03-05)

Andrea Bocelli was honoured with the 2402nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. The blind tenor, 51, looking delighted, knelt to feel his star, which is situated outside the Roosevelt Hotel.

From Jacopo della Quercia to Donatello. The Arts in Siena in the Early Renaissance (2010-03-04)

Siena is preparing the most important show ever attempted of the arts in the Early Renaissance (an exploration of the transition from Gothic to the Renaissance).

Talk show hosts in despair (2010-03-03)

Italy’s many talk show hosts and TV anchormen are in despair following a decision by RAI to ban political talk shows until after the regional elections at the end of March.

Federico Barocci the charm of colour. A lesson for two centuries (2010-03-02)

This art exhibition about lights and colours will be hosted in the Palazzo Baldeschi al Corso in Perugia from February 27th to June 6th 2010.

Milan pret-à-porter week snubbed (2010-03-01)

Milan’s second Prêt-à-porter Week, which ends tomorrow, has attracted thousands of buyers from all over the world along with over two thousand

Fifty years of La Dolce Vita (2010-02-26)

Like every masterpiece, Fellini’s La Dolce Vita (“The Sweet Life”) is the ongoing subject of critique, praise, study, and obsession.

George Clooney is reported to be selling his villa on Lake Como (2010-02-25)

Yes, the fairytale Villa Oleandra, nestling in the idyllic setting of Laglio on Lake Como and scene of the couple’s blossoming love last summer, is up for sale – at a mere 20 million euros.

Tomb in Rome sells for Greedy Price (2010-02-24)

A neoclassical tomb in Rome's monumental Verano cemetery fetched the price of a super luxury apartment in the city's first Web auction of other worldly assets.

Caravaggio at the Scuderie del Quirinale (2010-02-23)

An exhibition that adopts a radically innovative and up-to-date approach to this extremely famous and enormously celebrated "Lombard genius".

Twitter at Italianproperty (2010-02-22)

Our new twitter accounts offers an insight to Italian life and Italian property. We regularly update our twitter feeds so why not join us today

Sanremo Festival in Italy (2010-02-19)

Tomorrow it will be the last evening of the Sanremo Festival an annual event famous throughout Italy, an appointment that those who love Italian music can't miss at the Ariston Theatre.

Addio, "Signor Espresso" (2010-02-18)

Italian coffee king Emilio Lavazza died in his native Turin Wednesday. He was 77. Lavazza took over the reins of the family firm in 1971 when his father Giuseppe died after helping

Southern Italians less intelligent than northerners" says British Professor (2010-02-17)

Richard Lynn, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Ulster [UK], is no stranger to controversy, having argued that differences in intelligence are linked to race and gender.

St Anthony's remains on display in Padua (2010-02-16)

By dawn on Monday at least 2,000 people were queuing outside Padua’s Basilica di Sant’Antonio for the first display of the saint’s remains since 1981.

Juliet's House embraces Quinn's graffiti (2010-02-12)

The northern city of Verona, home to literature's most famous lovers, this week took another step towards embracing the tradition of young couples scrawling their names on the walls of Juliet's House.

Paranormal activity causes panic in Italy (2010-02-11)

The American horror film “Paranormal Activity” has met with reactions of true panic in Italy and the situation may lead to an overhaul of the Italian film classification system.

New stunning villa in Le Marche (2010-02-11)

Le Marche is a region that is increasingly gaining popularity with visitors - happy to discover the region bit by bit, village by village through the winding roads that connect them together.

Leonardo DiCaprio brings Bar and his mum to join Matin Scorsese in Italy (2010-02-10)

Leonardo DiCaprio visited Pompeii with two of the most important women in his life, mom Irmelin and on-again girlfriend Bar Refaeli, in Italy yesterday. Later in the afternoon, the trio took a private jet to Rome where they met up with Martin Scorsese for dinner.

A hell of a game... (2010-02-09)

The video game “Dante’s Inferno” [Electronic Arts] which has already generated 10,000 web pages and has a following of 20,000 fans on facebook, has been released in Italy.

Venetian Carnival (2010-02-08)

The Venice Carnival 2010 officially opened with the flight of an angel in Saint Mark’s Square on Sunday, watched by 75,000 people.

IMussolini, IPhone App withdrawn wfter complaints (2010-02-05)

The iMussolini, an iphone application featuring over 120 of Benito Mussolini’s speeches in text or audio form or in film clips, has been withdrawn from sale by its creator a fortnight after its launch.

New Water Museum in Siena (2010-02-04)

A museum exploring the history and uses of Siena's hidden underground waterways is opening in this Tuscan hill town on Wednesday. The Museo dell'Acqua, or Museum of Water

Battle of the Bridge in Pisa (2010-02-03)

On Sunday, June 27th, 2010 (traditionally the last Sunday of June) Pisa will host the historically evocative event, called Battle of the Bridge (Gioco del Ponte).

'Live excavation' at Pompeii (2010-02-02)

Pompeii, February 1st - Visitors to the archaeological site of Pompeii will soon get the chance to observe the complex excavation process involved as it happens.

The barber of Via Niso (2010-02-01)

A Roman barber who doesn’t like the Church and who is a card-carrying communist may be instrumental in the confirmation of the late Pope John Paul II as a saint, reports Spiegel Online.

Saint Costanzo Patron Saint of Perugia (2010-01-29)

Saint Costanzo is one of three Patron Saints of Perugia, he was the first Bishop of Perugia. Every year on the 29th of January Perugia celebrates the festival of "San Costanzo".

Are you ready for "Roman Carnival"? (2010-01-28)

From 6th to 16th of February the streets and squares of Rome will become a massive Carnival space. Walking the streets of Rome this month you may notice children dressed in costumes throwing confetti at each other;

Form a queue for the McItaly sandwich (2010-01-27)

Italy’s Agriculture Minister Luca Zaia helped prepare a McDonald’s sandwich yesterday at the fast food chain’s flagship restaurant near the Spanish Steps in Rome.

Something about Siena... (2010-01-26)

The Italian city of Siena is undoubtedly best known for Il Palio, two spectacular horse races which are held during the summer, amidst much pageantry. During the rest of the year, though, Siena plays host to many other popular traditional

The Uffizi Gallery the world's premier art museum (2010-01-25)

This is one of the most famous museums of paintings and sculpture in the world. Its collection of Primitive and Renaissance paintings comprises several universally acclaimed masterpieces of all time, including works by

St. Stephen's Bording School in Rome (2010-01-21)

An exceptional collection of watercolours will go on display from today to the public at one of Rome's leading boarding schools. It's not often that the average school boy can drop in to see a Turner or a Cotman inside the school gates but St. Stephen's School in Rome, has been lucky to have over 200 exceptional quality works by figures from the golden age of English watercolours.

Michelangelo, architect in Rome (2010-01-20)

An extraordinary art exhibition, started on October 6th, 2009 and dedicated to the most comprehensive collection of sketches of Roman architectural projects by the great artist Michelangelo, is coming to an end. For those who haven’t seen it yet and want to do so, the last day is February 7th, 2010. The exhibit presents for the first time Michelangelo's Rome architectural sketches and projects, from the early years with his passion for classical art, to the extraordinary creations of the later age.

"Mengoni Theatre" in Magione (Umbria) (2010-01-19)

Every year various religious, historical and cultural events are held throughout the cities and villages of Umbria, so very rich in history and traditions.

L'Italiana in Algeri opera by Rossini in Florence (2010-01-15)

Within the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival the Teatro Comunale (Town Theatre) in Florence will host the opera L'Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) by Rossini, from January 22nd to 29th.

BIT travel fair in Milan (2010-01-14)

BIT is the No.1 tourism workshop in Italy and one of the biggest in the world- 2.200 Italian sellers and 566 international buyers from 60 countries.

St. Anthony’s Feast Day and blessing of the animals (2010-01-13)

Saint Anthony is the patron saint of the animal kingdom, among other things, and animal blessings take place on Sunday January 17th, the date of Saint Anthony’s physical death but celebrated as his birthdate in heaven.

The Scala Opera Theatre in Milan (2010-01-12)

The Scala Opera Theatre was built in 1778, today it is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. The façade and the splendid theatre-room are constructed in a new-classical style by the architect Giuseppe Piermarini. The Scala Theater took its name from the church of Santa Maria della Scala on that's ruins has been built.

Men's fashion fair (Pitti Uomo) in Florence (2010-01-11)

Pitti has invited Corneliani, a great name in men’s fashions to present a runway show at Pitti Uomo fair. On Wednesday evening, 13th January the Mantua-based firm that has been showing its collections at the Fortezza da Basso since 1976 will hold a fashion show at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence.

Caravaggio-Bacon art exhibition in Rome (2010-01-07)

From October 1st, 2009 to January 14th, 2010, the Galleria Borghese in Rome will celebrate the quatercentenary of Caravaggio’s death by displaying his masterpieces together with twenty paintings by one of the great artists of the second half of the twentieth century, Francis Bacon, whose birth centenary of falls this year.

Soul Christmas Umbria Gospel Festival (2009-12-22)

Soul Christmas Gospel Festival is one of the most important events in the Christmas in Umbria calendar.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception (2009-12-04)

On December 8th Italy will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, it's a public holiday so people don't go to work and take the

Saint Martin's Summer -L'Estate di San Martino -days of wine and chestnuts (2009-12-02)

Why St.Martin's Summer? Because this warm weather tends to arrive just after the time of La Festa di San Martino, on November 11th.

Capoeira courses in Perugia (2009-11-30)

If you are interested in Capoeira you can join the Oliveto gym's courses in Perugia.

Capoeira courses in Perugia (2009-11-30)

If you are interested in Capoeira you can join the Oliveto gym's courses in Perugia.

Free Brazilian concert in Perugia (2009-11-24)

On Thursday, 26th November the H2NO Caf� in Perugia will host a Brazilian concert by the singer Almir da Cruz.

Trade Fair of the truffle (2009-11-20)

Citta' di Castello celebrates the white truffle, one of the most sought after species, which grows in fair quantities in the Upper Tiber Valley.

Book Club in Perugia (2009-11-17)

From November 19th to 30th The Literary Review in Perugia, a journal of contemporary

Corrado Guzzanti in Perugia (2009-11-12)

On Monday 16th of November at 9:30pm, the Italian actor, comedian and satirist Corrado Guzzanti will be

Show in Perugia (2009-11-05)

On November 7th and 8th at 9pm the Equilibrio Theatre in Perugia will be running a play entitled "Eufrasia e Gervasio, purtroppo spo

Frantoi aperti in Umbria (2009-11-02)

The Frantoi aperti Festival, taking place during the first weekend of November, sees the door open to several mills around Umbria

Fiera dei Morti in Perugia (2009-10-27)

From November 1st to the 5th, the town of Perugia holds secular celebrations for the traditional

A very nice cabaret show in Perugia (2009-10-23)

On October 24th and 25th the "Teatro dell'Equilibrio in Perugia" (Via Cortonese115), will be running

A nice concert in Perugia (2009-10-21)

On October 29th at 9pm the University for Foreigners (Universit� Italiana per Stranieri) in Perugia,

Orvieto Sposi Wedding Fair (2009-10-19)

Orvieto Sposi Wedding Fair will be the first of its kind event to be held in Orvieto dedicated to showcase

Andy Warhol in Perugia (2009-10-14)

From Saturday September 19th to Sunday October 25th exhibit of works

Science Labs at the "Post Museum" (2009-10-12)

The month of October marks the much awaited start of the Sunday Science Labs, organised by the "Post Museum" in

Black Celery Festival in Trevi (2009-10-06)

Trevi's celery is not just any celery, this tiny Umbrian hilltown dedicates its most

Chestnut Festival in Preggio (2009-10-02)

If you love the wintry aroma of roasting chestnuts, make a beeline for Preggio a pretty little village about

Palio dell'oca (2009-09-30)

Palio dell'oca (Palio of the goose) in Citta' di Castello, first week of October 2009. This is an old and popular festival

Eurochocolate Festival in Perugia (2009-09-28)

Chocolate Festival in Perugia promises lots of chocolate and big crowds, thousands of chocolate-lovers are

Alessandro Bruschetti art exhibition (2009-09-24)

From Friday September 11th to Sunday November 1st 2009, in Perugia there will be an exhibition of works by the Italian Futurist artist

Sagra musicale Umbra (2009-09-22)

The Sagra musicale Umbra (Umbria Sacred Music) is held in Perugia as well as other Umbrian cities, the event was founded in 1937

I Giochi de le Porte- The Games of the Gates (2009-09-16)

If you decide to come to Gualdo Tadino for the last weekend of September, you're in for a real treat. The biggest event of the year here is

Todi Arte Festival (2009-09-10)

There are a number of incredible Medieval churches, Roman towers, and fantastic Renaissance Piazzas (squares) to be seen

Assisi Endurance Lifestyle 2009 (2009-09-07)

The Meydan City European Endurance Championship is the most important world endurance event of the year

Giostra della Quintana in Foligno (2009-09-01)

La Giostra della Quintana (The Joust of the Quintana) is an event that occurs annually in June and in September

Who win the biggest lottery jackpot in European history? (2009-08-27)

More than two days after Europe's biggest ever lottery jackpot went to a village on the Tuscan hills,

42nd Edition Festival delle Nazioni- Guest Nation Great Britain (2009-08-24)

The Festival delle Nazioni was conceived in 1968 with the aim of promoting the artistic heritage, culture and music of the Upper Tiber Valley,

"Note di notte" Concert (2009-08-20)

Foreign students from the well known University for foreigners of Perugia will give a concert tonight

Mercatale di Cortona Festival (2009-08-13)

The majority of villages of Umbria and Tuscany hold annual summer festivals.

Donazione della Santa Spina Festival (2009-08-10)

The Donazione della Santa Spina Festival (Donation of the Holy thorn), takes place every year in the enchanting

Preggio Music Festival (2009-08-07)

The Preggio Music Festival runs from the end of July, for the first two weeks of August.

Agosto Montefalchese (2009-08-05)

Italy is always a venue able to attract many tourists, thanks to its artistic points of interest, culture and history.

Corciano Festival (2009-07-29)

During the Renaissance period the city of Corciano (about 30 mins away from Perugia) was benefiting from an intense communitarian,

Barbarian Festival in Castel Rigone Perugia (2009-07-24)

From July 30th to August 2nd, the pretty hilltop village of Castel Rigone by the Lake Trasimeno,

Foligno World Festival 2009 edition (2009-07-21)

The eighth edition of Foligno World Festival will run from the 8th to the 24th of July in Foligno, an elegant town in the plain

Frontone Garden (2009-07-16)

Outside the St. Peter's Church in Perugia, one finds the lovely Frontone Garden. It's a huge manicured garden lined

Spaghetti carbonara Festival (2009-07-14)

From July 17th to 26th Fratticiola Selvatica, a little village near Perugia, will be holding its annual festival dedicated to spaghetti carbonara.

Wheat Threshing Festival (2009-07-13)

The Wheat Trashing Festival in Citta' di Castello, will provide four days of fun, frivolity and entertainment from July 16th to 19th.

Simply Red- concert in Perugia (2009-07-10)

Are you a music devotee and a great fan of Simply Red in particular?

Paolo Conte in Perugia (2009-07-09)

The legendary Italian jazz songwriter and singer Paolo Conte, will be performing at this year's edition of

Perugia's fantastic Umbria Jazz Festival (2009-07-06)

Every July Perugia hosts the Umbria Jazz Festival, one of the most popular jazz events in Europe.

Perugia Rock in Umbria Festival (2009-07-03)

The fortieth edition of Rock in Umbria Festival is running from July 1st to 4th in Perugia.

Montone- Umbrian Film Festival (2009-07-01)

The tiny and beautifully restored medieval hilltop town of Montone is host to the annual Umbrian Film Festival,

Festival dei due mondi 2009 (2009-06-29)

The Spoleto Festival, known as Festival dei due mondi (Festival of the two worlds), is organised every year between the end of June and mid July.

Perugia regional ceramic museum (2009-06-25)

Since Perugia is so well served by public transport, it is very easy to take days trips to explore some other towns nearby.

The battle of Trasimeno- an excellent theatrical reconstruction of the battle (2009-06-23)

On the 24th of June 217 B.C. not far from Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Hannibal Barca made a surprise attack on the Roman troops led

Mercato delle Gaite- Bevagna Perugia (2009-06-19)

Mercato delle Gaite is a weeklong medieval marketplace, where the residents of the four neighborhoods (the Gaite) of

Trasimeno Music Festival (2009-06-15)

This year we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Trasimeno Music Festival.

Spello Infiorata (2009-06-15)

The small scenic town of Spello, about thirty minutes drive from Perugia, holds a unique festival in June called the Infiorata.

Perugia - Cooking lessons (2009-05-28)

Discover the food, wine, and culture of Umbria.

The steps (2009-05-26)

The steps or "le scalette" means the beautiful steps on the long side of Perugia's Cathedral that faces the piazza called Piazza IV Novembre.

What is an Italian sagra? (2009-05-22)

If you see a sign or a poster with written SAGRA on it, you are probably travelling in Italy during the summer or harvest months.

Visit to the "Piano Grande" Castelluccio di Norcia (2009-05-21)

The "Piano Grande"("Great Plane") is located about 80 miles from Perugia. This small and highly unknown corner on the

Great concert tonight in Perugia (2009-05-20)

The famous Italian singer Tiziano Ferro will give a

Perugia Flower Show (2009-05-19)

From May 29th to 31st the "Perugia Flower Show" will draw the attention of some of Italy's top rare plants' specialists, moreover

Guided tour of Montelabate Abbey near Perugia (2009-05-18)

On May 16th it will be possible to visit the marvellous recently restored Montelabate Abbey near Perugia.

Cantine Aperte (2009-05-14)

If you are lucky enough to be in Italy, especially in Umbria, during the last week of May, you really should make

Maggiolata in Assisi (2009-05-13)

On May 29th the traditional "Maggiolata" will take place in Assisi.

Choco Tango Festival in Perugia (2009-05-13)

From May 14th to the 17th the annual "Choco Tango Festival" will return to Perugia.

Corsa dei Ceri- The Race of the Candels in Gubbio (2009-05-07)

Gubbio's Corsa dei Ceri- The Race of the Candels- is without a doubt one of the most famous festivals in the world.

The Calendimaggio Festival in Assisi (2009-05-06)

From May 7th to the 9th the Calendimaggio Festival will run in Assisi. The Calendimaggio is a spectacular

Science Festival in Perugia (2009-05-04)

The popular Perugia annual Science Festival will take place from May 7th to the 17th in the old town centre, with a great variety of interesting

Berlusconi's wife is fuming again... (2009-05-04)

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's wife wants to file for divorce, Italian media reported it on Sunday, just days after she publicly criticised his

"Grifonissima Marathon" in Perugia (2009-04-29)

The annual Perugia amateurish marathon called "Grifonissima" will take place on May 10th, 2009.

Perugia nightlife at Lock Ness pub! (2009-04-28)

Lock Ness pub located in Perugia Via S.Ercolano, is a place with great options. Half of it is a bar/restaurant with excellent beer,

Fantasio Festival in Perugia (2009-04-27)

The historical centre of Perugia is often the stage of several events like music, painting and theatre.

Annual 1st of May concert in Perugia (2009-04-27)

1st of May open air concert held every year in Perugia in the city's main square!This is not to be missed!

Umbrian artists on show in Perugia (2009-04-23)

From April 6th-30th the Sala San Tommaso in Via Pinturicchio in Perugia, will be presenting an art exhibition of Umbrian artists.

"Amici della musica" Concert Season (2009-04-21)

The "Amici della musica" (music lovers) concert season will continue on April 23rd at 9pm in the Sala dei Notari in Perugia.

Free entry to state museums during Italy's Culture Week, April 18-26th (2009-04-20)

Talk about a place rich in culture and heritage and Italy will likely come to mind- art, architecture, fashion, design, food just to name a few.

Antiques Fair in Todi (2009-04-15)

A prestigious antiques fair will run from April 10th to 19th in Palazzo Landi Corradi in Todi.

Traditional Easter procession in Perugia (2009-04-09)

The traditional "Via Crucis" procession will wend its way from the Church of Sant'Andrea to the Cathedral of San Lorenzo,

Berlusconi does it, yet again... (2009-04-03)

Clearly not content with his gaff earlier in the year, when he referred to the new President Obama as "Young, gifted and tanned"...

Easter is fast approaching... (2009-04-02)

Two fun days in one of the most well known teaching parks of central Italy, the Citta' della Domenica (the City of Sunday).

International Journalism Festival in Perugia (2009-04-01)

The International Journalism Festival will run in Perugia from April 1st to the 5th, in the Brufani Hotel, Sala dei Notari, Pavone Theatre.

Unique and very interesting concert (2009-03-30)

On April 2nd in Perugia in the St. Peter's Basilica, there will be a very interesting concert

Agriumbria 2009 (2009-03-27)

Now in its 16th annal, the "Agriumbria" National Show devoted to farming and food

Meetings & Conferences (2009-03-26)

The series of lectures on the Italian Risorgimento organised by the Porta Santa Susanna cultural association will continue in Perugia on March 27th.

"Quore" this evening in Solomeo (2009-03-26)

On March 27th in Solomeo about 20 minutes drive from Perugia, the Cucinelli Theatre will be running "Quore" a lovely ballet

The Persuaders in Perugia (2009-03-24)

Luca Barbarossa and Neri Marcore' will be entertaining audiences at the Morlacchi Theatre tonight at 9:00pm.

Biagio Antonacci tonight in Perugia (2009-03-23)

On March 23rd at 9:30pm Biagio Antonacci a famous Italian singer and songwriter from Milan,

Italian property price reductions! (2009-03-23)

We have seen several of our Italian property owners reducing their asking price.

Father's Day in Italy (2009-03-19)

Today is Father's Day in Italy, actually traditionally it is the Festa di San Giuseppe

Umbria Wine Festival (2009-03-18)

Perugia. The third edition of the Umbria Wine Festival organised by the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers

Barbarian invasions in Perugia... (2009-03-16)

From March 18th to the 22nd, the Morlacchi Theatre in Perugia will be running "Le invasioni barbariche"

Suspended time-Magritte, Dali', Hopper (2009-03-13)

Perugia. A meeting focussing on the concept of "Suspended time" in the works of the Dada artists Magritte, Dali' and

Enzo Jannacci in Perugia (2009-03-13)

The versatile Enzo Jannacci, artist, actor, stand-up comedian and doctor will be at the Morlacchi Theatre

Lounging & Nightlife (2009-03-11)

On March 13th at 8:45pm, the Gio' Hotel in Perugia, Via Ruggero D'Andreotto, will be hosting a jazz performance by

"I gave you your wife" (2009-03-10)

He's done it again, our hero Silvio Berlusconi as reported by Corriere della Sera.

Laura Pausini tonight in Perugia (2009-03-09)

On March 9th at 9pm Laura Pausini, the famous Italian pop singer will be performing at Palasport Evengelisti in Perugia.

Spring is coming (2009-03-09)

The sun is peeping through the clouds and yesterday lots of women in Italy celebrated Women's Day whilst enjoying the lovely sunshine!

Spectacular concert tonight in Assisi (2009-03-06)

The Lyric Theatre in Assisi is hosting a spectacular music event tonight at 9.00pm.

It's raining in Perugia today (2009-03-05)

Today in Bastia Umbra about 20 mins drive from Perugia, the Esperia Theatre will run a Carlo Goldoni's play

A Mermaid in Perugia... (2009-03-04)

From March 4th to 8th the Morlacchi Theatre will be running La Sirena (The Mermaid) with the famous

Music and free time (2009-03-03)

Perugia on March 3rd at 5:30pm, All That Music! Will be at the regional record library Trotta with a play entitled

Luca Marenzio students performance (2009-03-02)

On March 2nd at 5pm there will be a concert given by the students of the Luca Marenzio music school.

Free time in Perugia (2009-02-27)

There are lots of things to do in Perugia both serious and frivolous... today The Porta Santa Susanna cultural association

Solo Goldberg Improvisation (2009-02-27)

Today in Solomeo, 15 minutes drive from Perugia, the Virgilio Sieni company will be presenting its production of

Running now (2009-02-26)

Perugia's museum dedicated to toys loctaed in Ramazzano, is presenting its made up items

Entertainments (2009-02-25)

On February 25th the Morlacchi Theatre in Perugia will be running Happy Family.

Nightlife in Perugia (2009-02-25)

"Jazz and Wine" tonight at 9.30pm at the wine bar Bottega del vino in Via del Sole 1

Carnival Parade (2009-02-24)

Now in its 30th edition, The San Sisto Carnival Parade

Music and events (2009-02-24)

All That Music! concert-conference entitled "Catania la citta' che guarda lontano!"

Cultural meetings (2009-02-23)

The reading group cycle of meetings continues in Perugia

Open air market in Perugia (2009-02-19)

This Saturday there is an antiques market in Piazza Italia in Perugia.

Italian Real Estate in Dutch (2009-02-03)

We are pleased to announce that our Dutch Italian property website is on page one!

Italian football in English (2009-01-13)

Do you live in Italy or own an Italian property and want to know what's happening in Serie A

The Guardian. The best place for Italian News in English (2009-01-13)

Looking for an educated viewpoint of news in Italy?

Real Estate in Italy (2009-01-12)

January 2009 has started surprisingly with great vigour.

Happy New Year! (2009-01-07)

Back in the office after the chilly Christmas break and looking forward to a challenging 2009. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2009 from Abode Srl (2008-12-19)

Italian Real Estate (2008-12-16)

Our Russian website hits page 1

Florence university bans Facebook (2008-12-15)

The university of Florence has banned Facebook, the current most popular website, from faculty and student computers.

Tuscany and Umbria under water! (2008-12-12)

It has rained for three days with more rain on the way...

Italy to overtake UK (2008-12-11)

Italy will overtake the UK in the global economic league table.

Robbie the "cash dog" (2008-12-10)

A springer spaniel on loan from UK customs smells out banknotes in Milan's Malpensa airport

Pound at record low against Euro (2008-12-10)

Ouch, help, panic...

Flooding in Venice (2008-12-02)

The Adriatic city of Venice found itself underwater today.

Christmas shopping in Tuscany (2008-11-28)

Have you sent your letter to Babbo Natale? We found that Florence was the best place for kids Christmas presents in central Italy.

Expo regalo - Bastia Umbra (2008-11-28)

Massive exposition of gifts and gift ideas for Christmas, from Saturday 29th to Dec 8th.

2009 Pirelli Calendar (2008-11-21)

Published by ANSA

Looking for Italian News (2008-11-21)

We recommend this excellent website.

Can't find your Italian property! (2008-11-21)

If you are having trouble finding that ideal Italian property, e-mail us today.

Our Russian website hits Google first page! (2008-11-13)

Abode's recently published Russian website, www.italianproperty.ru hits page 1, rank 1

Italian Real Estate (2008-11-12)

The Italian domestic Real Estate market is beginning to slow.

Italian Property in Dutch (2008-11-11)

We are pleased to announce our Dutch Italian property website is now on-line.

Villa Fontana, Cortona, Tuscany. (2008-11-10)

Villa Fontana continues to receive global editorial press.

''Obama is young, handsome and tanned (2008-11-07)

Silvio Berlusconi has done it again!

Flooding in Italy (2008-11-06)

Bad weather battered Italy yesterday bringing serious flooding to many parts.

Shipping to Italy (2008-11-05)

Looking to ship your furniture from the UK to Italy? What to share the expense? We have a number of clients who would like to share the costs

The Wall Street Journal (2008-11-05)

Villa Fontana featured in The Wall Street Journal

Barack Obama (2008-11-05)

Congratulations from Abode to Barack Obama for his outstanding achievement. Some men dream, others succeed...

Palazzo Majo (2008-11-04)

Want to start your own Italian business? What about a boutique Hotel in an Italian Palazzo, set 5km from the Tuscan/Umbrian border.

Beckhams in Italy (2008-10-31)

David Beckham has signed for AC Milan, on loan from January 2009.

Cantanapoli, Cortona (2008-10-30)

Without doubt one of the best spots to find seafood anywhere in inland Italy!

Arezzo Antique Market (2008-10-29)

The Arezzo Antique Market is on again this weekend.

Now is the time to purchase your Italian property (2008-10-17)

Within the last week the world financial markets have changed the way we look at our savings, our futures and our lives.

Florence, Siena, Rome, Milan (2008-10-17)

The Italian rail network is the only way to travel.

Villa Fontana, Cortona, Tuscany (2008-10-17)

Villa Fontana has not been on the Italian property market for 500 years.

Calcinaia, Sansepolcro, Tuscany (2008-10-17)

Substantially reduced...

Eurochocolate (2008-10-16)

Due to begin on Saturday 18th, Eurochocolate takes over the centre of Umbria's great capital, Perugia for a week.

Football (2008-10-16)

Italia continues its progress towards World Cup qualification with a 2-1 win against Montenegro.

Renaissance in the Italian property market? (2008-10-14)

We have seen a marked surge in the number of enquiries for luxury Italian real estate.

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