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As Italy struggles to deal with burgeoning populations of an introduced giant rodent, a mayor has come up with a novel solution – eat them.
Coypu were introduced to Italy a century ago from their native South America to be farmed for their fur.
But many escaped or were deliberately released after wearing fur fell out of fashion and the species is now thriving.
Although Italy may be the international capital for art, it isn’t anywhere close to being the international capital for ART law. That is, assisted reproductive technology (ART). Use of assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy is highly regulated, and it is reserved only for those in “stable heterosexual relationships.” I’m not sure many of us, regardless of sexual orientation, can confidently claim that status.
In any event, despite the typical Italian skepticism toward ART, last week there was news that a same-sex female couple was permitted to register their donor-conceived son to both women as parents. This was an exciting first!
Sergio Mattarella, Italy’s president, will hold a new round of talks with the country’s political parties on Monday after conceding the failure of two months of wrangling over the formation of a new government in the wake of the March 4 general election. “The starting positions of the parties have remained unchanged. No prospect of a governing majority has emerged,” the Quirinal Palace, the seat of the Italian presidency, said in a statement on Thursday, adding that the new talks would serve to “verify” if any other solutions were in store.
Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is in talks to become the new Italy manager.
The 53-year-old former Italy forward is currently at Russian side Zenit St Petersburg.
He would succeed Giampiero Ventura, who was sacked in November after Italy failed to reach the World Cup, with Under-21 boss Luigi di Biagio put in temporary charge.
Mancini led City to their first Premier League title in 2012.
In a 17-year managerial career he has also had spells at Fiorentina, Galatasaray and Inter Milan.
VATICAN CITY - The Knights of Malta, the ancient Roman Catholic aristocratic lay order that weathered a governance scandal last year, has elected an Italian nobleman as its leader for life.
The 54 electors on Wednesday tapped Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto as grand master. The 73-year-old Dalla Torre had been serving as the lieutenant grand master since last year — a temporary post that now becomes a life term with his election as the 80th grand master in the order's 900-year history.
If you’ve been searching for an Italian-inspired six bedroom, five bathroom villa just minutes from Perth’s picturesque Swan Valley region, then look no further.
This spectacular, replica neo-Classical residence, inspired by the 18th Century estates of Venice and Lake Como, according to Ray White Dalkeith selling agent Emma Milner, has erupted across social media since it was first listed last week, with buyers and rubber-neckers alike keen to take a tour through its sprawling grounds.
Tourists travelling to the islands of Tremiti will find that several different traditional holiday activities that they're used to doing will be changing
On Sunday, April 15 The Webster South Beach celebrated their top Italian designers in collaboration with ICE (Italian Trade Commission) on a gorgeous sunny afternoon. The day consisted of all things Italian with great music, gelato, Italian tapas, Bellinis and Aperol Spritz on the stunning rooftop overlooking Collins Avenue. Notable guests such as Camila Straschnoy, Elysze Held, Valeria Barrientos of The Urban Gal and Yolanda Berkowitz shopped the renowned designers at the highly coveted boutique.
Frank Capitanini, the second-generation owner and operator of the Italian Village restaurants in the Loop, died over the weekend. Death was from natural causes, according to family. He was 85.
Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with these fantastic Italian recipes, from easy ravioli to crisp-skinned porchetta.