Italy
Posing Tourist Snaps Toes Off 200-Year-Old Statue, Doesn’t Tell Anyone, Gets Caught [Video]
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This should be obvious, but if you’re going to visit a museum, don’t sit on, and break, the 200-year-old art.
This Guy Has Lived Alone On An Island For Over 30 Years – Now They Want To Evict Him
29 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For more than 30 years, Mauro Morandi has lived by himself on an island off the coast of Italy, but it could all be coming to an end.
Behold: The Lamborghini Boat [Video]
02 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll never have to feel that pang of separation anxiety when leaving your Lamborghini on land again, now that there’s one for the water.
Just Happened: The Biggest Drug Bust On The Planet (Ever) [Video]
02 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Police in Italy intercepted “the largest drug haul in the world” hidden in paper cylinders.
They’re Covering Snow-Topped Mountains With Gigantic Sheets Because Of Climate Change [Video]
22 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In northern Italy, conservationists are finding creative ways to save the Presena glacier, which has lost more than a third of its volume since 1993.
Remember Those Pictures Of An Empty Venice? Check It Out Now
18 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Venice has eased up on lockdown restrictions, and is starting to look more like its former self.
Harrowing Doccie Takes You Inside Italy’s COVID-19 War [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new groundbreaking documentary, ‘Inside Italy’s COVID War’, takes you behind the scenes at Cremona Hospital during the height of the coronavirus crisis.
Heartbreaking Video Showing Post-Shutdown Life In Italy
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As Italy starts to ease up on lockdown restrictions, the devastating after-effects of a country already suffering serious economic problems are laid bare.
Harrowing Video Takes You Inside Italy’s Coronavirus Epicentre
15 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At present, more than 21 000 people have died, with more than 160 000 confirmed cases across Italy. The pandemic’s epicentre is the northern region of Lombardy.
Hauntingly Beautiful Pics From Italy, By Documentary Photographer
03 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When the coronavirus was at its peak in Italy in March, documentary photographer Alex Majoli went south to record the unexpected beauty and overwhelming terror of the pandemic.
Viral Video: Italians Sing In Unison From Balconies Surrounding Deserted Streets
16 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
In Italy, locals have turned a dire situation into something spectacular through music and camaraderie.
Red Wine Flows From The Taps In Italy [Video]
12 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The residents of Settecani, a small town in Italy, turned on their taps to find red wine pouring out of the pipes.
Thursday Morning Spice
12 Mar 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Italy: all shops / restaurants closed. Trump stops all Europe flights. Tom Hanks has Corona. Harvey gets 23 years. Mayweather ex dead in car. Meghan’s tabloid transformation.
How Many People Die Annually From Flu In Italy
11 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Coronavirus deaths are higher in Italy than anywhere else in Europe. The country’s influenza statistics from the past few years could provide some clues as to why.
Ever Been To Italy? Here’s How The Streets Look Now
05 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Once bustling cities have come to a standstill, as fears grow around the rapidly spreading coronavirus in Italy.
Is It A Scam? You’ve Seen The Ads For Old €1 Houses In Sicily, But These People Actually Did It
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
For the last while, we’ve been seeing some very intriguing adverts for €1 houses in Italy. Is it too good to be true?
You Must See This Marijuana Growing Operation Behind Secret Shower Door [Video]
07 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Police raided a home in Italy, where they found a secret door in the shower that led to a serious stash of marijuana.
Boat Escaping Volcano Eruption Is Like Something Out Of A Movie [Video]
29 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A day on the water took a turn for the worse when a family was forced to flee a fast-moving mixture of gas, rock and volcanic ash.
Pope Francis Really Doesn’t Want You To Kiss His Ring [Video]
27 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Welcome to #RingGate, where a grown man refuses to let a line of strangers kiss his ring and the internet goes wild.
Trouble Brewing In Italy As Mayor Tries To Ban ‘Icon Of Cool’
04 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Residents of Genoa, in Italy, are ready to do battle with their mayor, after he announced his intention to ban one of the city’s beloved icons.
Police Who Blew Up ‘Suspicious Bag’ At Airport End Up Looking Like Fools
03 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
When police came across a suspicious looking bag at Rome’s airport, they felt the need to blow it up. Cue people taking the piss.
Fake TripAdvisor Reviews Are Big Business These Days
14 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
TripAdvisor is just one of the companies fighting back against the scourge of fake reviews, and they’ve nailed a landmark ruling.
Massive Fireball Explosion In Italy Caught On Camera [Videos]
07 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Three people are dead, and nearly 70 injured, in a huge explosion on an Italian motorway. Some of the footage is pretty intense.
This 65-Year-Old Man Rode 4 000km Across The Alps On His Scooter [Images+Videos]
03 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Driven by passion and love for his scooter, Mario Pecorari had himself an epic adventure by riding all the way from Italy to Northern Ireland.
You Can Buy Michelangelo’s Italian Villa If You Want (It’s Gorgeous)
26 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Set high up on a hill in Italy’s Tuscany province is a $9 million villa, previously owned by the Renaissance master Michelangelo. Tough life.
This Guy Lives On His Own On An Island
23 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Located in the Maddalena archipelago is a small island with pink beaches, and it is looked after by one man who has been there for 29 years.
Topless Woman Confronts Silvio Berlusconi During Italian Vote [Video]
05 Mar 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Perhaps we’re not in a position to poke fun at other countries and their political messes, but let’s take a closer look at Italy anyway.
Big Time Mob Boss Finally Arrested After 23 Years On The Run
04 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Rocco Morabito had been on the run for 23 years, ducking and diving to avoid being arrested. I suppose all good things must come to an end.
They Reckon This Pamela Anderson Loving Prince Is Actually A Fake
10 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An Italian “prince” is being investigated for fraud, after it was found that he might not actually be royalty at all. Pretty embarrassing for Pamela as well.
This Is What Italians Think Of The Way We Consume Coffee
30 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ever wondered just what the Italians think of American-styled coffee? Quartz gives us a little historical background to help us understand the whole thing.
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