Milan like a local Our correspondent’s guide to hidden canals, artisan shopping, and lakeside escapes.

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Snowmaking and stockpile help Italy's Livigno get ready for Games Livigno in northern Italy will be fully prepared to host Olympic snowboarding and freestyle skiing events next month thanks to its capacity to make and store the key ingredient - snow, local organiser...

Italy is gearing up for the Winter Olympics next month....
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If proof were needed about Italian cooking.....

UNESCO recognition fuels Italy's culinary pride despite fears of tourist trap Italians hailed UNESCO's recognition of their cuisine on Wednesday as a win for cultural diplomacy but critics warned it could backfire by turning popular dishes into bland tourist fare.

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And I now know how many Canadian teams there are in the NHL, may come in handy for a pub quiz too

I am learning a lot about ice hockey rinks before the Olympics next year!

Local organisers say Milan ice hockey rink will be safe for NHL players Local organisers said on Wednesday that the main Olympic ice hockey venue in Milan will be in perfect condition after a senior NHL figure raised the prospect that top players could opt out if they fel...

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Transport fears force cap on ticket sales for events in Italy's Cortina Local organisers have been forced to cap the number of tickets on sale for Winter Olympic events in Cortina d'Ampezzo in February because of concerns over transport congestion, heightened by delays in...

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San Siro to take centre stage for opening of 2026 Games The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be staged at Milan’s famous San Siro stadium and feature other venues across northern Italy, seeking to emphasise “harmony” – a Greek-rooted concept evoking unity in diversity.

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Decision by Aug 11 - which is cutting it fine for the new season (day after Community Shield).

Palace appeal to CAS against Europa League demotion Premier League club Crystal Palace have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against UEFA's decision to remove them from the Europa League over alleged breaches of multi-club ownership regulations, the CAS said on Tuesday.

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NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit NATO leaders gather in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for U.S. President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defence spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance.

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Nearly three years into her term, Meloni seems in a commanding position in a period of unusual political calm in Italy.

As we know, referendums can be used to give incumbent governments a kicking but this one seems to have backfired for the Italian opposition.

Italy's referendum flop bolsters Meloni, reveals divide on left over citizenship Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbed a referendum on easing citizenship laws but has emerged stronger from the vote as the leftist opposition failed to mobilise mass opposition to her right-wing government after nearly three years in power.

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Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis In his first month, Pope Leo has taken a very different approach to his predecessor Francis.

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Dutch far-right leader Wilders quits coalition, toppling government Dutch far right leader Geert Wilders said on Tuesday his PVV party would leave the governing coalition, toppling the rightwing government.

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The editor in me would have subbed that to FA Cup winners. But I’ll take it after all these years

Crystal Palace – 2024/25 FA Cup champions! - News - Crystal Palace F.C.

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Too many tourists? Crowds offer an opportunity for Italy's south In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and breakfast after a renovation.

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This will be good when it’s open. The Milan-Rome journey is transformed from the days I lived in Italy in the 1990s and people often flew if time was limited

Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy Italy's high-speed railway is finally pressing into the heart of the underdeveloped south, using European Union funds in the hope that the new network will help reverse years of depopulation and lift the lacklustre economy.

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Manchester United Pitches New Stadium as Key to Government Growth Plan Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of the soccer club, framed plans for the 100,000-seat venue as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive the northern English city.

Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, on Tuesday pitched a new stadium as crucial to the British government’s plan to revive a large swath of Manchester.

He said the project would lure visitors to the city the way the Eiffel Tower brings throngs of tourists to Paris.

Insight: Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over? Tesla’s stock has dropped by nearly half in three months. Even so, investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.

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New investor Tether open to deeper involvement with Juventus Cryptocurrency firm Tether is open to all future options with regards to increasing its investment in Juventus , the Italian Serie A soccer club where it has built a 5% stake, and has the financial capacity to do so, its CEO Paolo Ardoino said on Tuesday.

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Ailing Pope Francis apologises for Vatican absence Pope Francis, who has spent the last two nights in hospital, apologised for missing a mass at the Vatican on Sunday, saying that he was still being treated for bronchitis and thanking his doctors for looking after him.

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Snow in short supply as Italy gears up to host Winter Olympics The town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Italy's most famous ski resorts, is gearing up to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a return of the Games to one of its traditional European venues for the first time in two decades.

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A very balanced take on the risks and rewards of Italy's very own 'special relationship' with the U.S.

Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West. Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are fast forging a new transatlantic "special relationship".

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Good to see the pun is not completely dead! This reminds me of going to watch test cricket at the Oval where you queue a long time if you want coffee.