Francesca Bodie steps in as Venezia president — here’s what this means for fashion‑minded football fans The appointment of Francesca Bodie as president of Venezia FC is a headline that resonates far beyond the pitch. It’s not just the historic fact that she’s the first woman to hold this role in the club’s long history …
May Day weekend box office bliss — the long weekend has delivered a welcome boost to Italian cinemas, and one title is leading the charge: Prada 2 has stormed into the public’s affections and pushed the holiday takings to a record €17.57 million. For readers who adore films, fashion and feel‑good cultural moments, this is …
Spring calls for lightness, sunshine and a reason to raise a glass — and this season’s selection of wines offers exactly that. From crisp pétillants for aperitivo to elegant whites and structured reds that stand up to heartier spring fare, we’ve curated 15 bottles to celebrate longer days and outdoor meals. Each one brings a …
Spring is the perfect time to shake off winter blues and book a trip that feels both restorative and inspiring. This season, iO Donna has curated six very different itineraries — from the Arctic hush of Lapland to the sun‑drenched shores of southern Italy, with desert dunes, ancient cities and slow‑travel escapes in between. Whether …
“Married at First Sight” Italy is back for 2026, and the new lineup already has everyone talking. The cult reality format — three couples of strangers marrying at the altar after selection by a team of experts — returns with fresh faces and one notable change to the expert panel: psychologist Giulia Davanzante steps in …
“Se fossi te”: Laura Chiatti and Marco Bocci swap lives in a heartwarming Christmas body‑swap mini‑series Italian TV has gifted us a tender, crowd‑pleasing mini‑series for the festive season. “Se fossi te” (If I Were You) airs on Rai 1 and RaiPlay, pairing real‑life couple Laura Chiatti and Marco Bocci on screen for the first …
Every year the festive season leaves a trail of unopened boxes and unwanted gifts. According to an Ipsos Doxa survey for eBay, 44% of Italians received at least one unwanted present this Christmas — roughly 30 million items at risk of being wasted. As shoppers and gift‑givers, we can do better: unwanted gifts are not …
Discover Italy’s 7 newly crowned “Most Beautiful Villages” — hidden gems from Limone sul Garda to Rivello Italy’s timeless appeal lies as much in its small, secret places as in its famous cities. This December, seven villages have been officially added to the prestigious “Borghi più belli d’Italia” network — an accolade based on 72 …
