Wanted in Milan

06/12/2024

Discover Niki de Saint Phalle’s Vibrant World at

A thorough retrospective of the well-known French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, famous for her colourful “Nanas” sculptures, is being held in Milan’s Museo della Culture (MUDEC). The first comprehensive display of her work in an Italian museum will take place during this exhibition, which runs from 5, 2024, to 16, 2025.

05/12/2024

Major Operation Against ‘Ndrangheta in Brescia: 25 Arrests, €1.8 Million Seized, Nun Among Suspects

More than €1.8 million worth of assets have been recovered and 25 people have been arrested in a major operation against the ‘Ndrangheta in the Brescia region. One of the people in custody is Sister Anna Donelli, a nun who is accused of helping prisoners in the criminal organisation communicate with their friends outside of prison.

03/12/2024

The monumental complex between Piazza and Via will become a luxury hotel.

The of Milan has granted Società Incremento Alberghiero Milano (SIAM) a 36-year concession for the historic Palazzo dei Portici Meridionali, which is situated between Piazza Duomo and Via Dogana.
This decision, which will be finalised on May 31, 2024, would improve the city’s hospitality offers by turning the 8,000-square-meter property into a premium hotel.

02/12/2024

The festive season in Italy brings with it the annual debate: Panettone or Pandoro (or both)?

29/11/2024

President to Attend Notre-Dame Reopening, Skipping La Scala’s Opening Night

In a symbolic gesture of cultural and diplomatic solidarity, Italian President Sergio Mattarella will forgo the traditional opening night at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala on December 7th to attend the long-anticipated reopening of Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral.

28/11/2024

The Teatro alla Scala in Milan is set to open its new season with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, “La Forza del Destino”, on December 7. This year, the production promises to uphold La Scala’s tradition of grand premieres, drawing opera enthusiasts, cultural icons, and dignitaries from around the world.

26/11/2024

To protect her unborn daughter, Como’s mother forgoes cancer treatment.

resident Deborah , 38, passed away after delaying treatment in order to protect the health of her unborn child. When Vanini was diagnosed during her pregnancy, she put her unborn child’s health first, which allowed the illness to worsen beyond cure.

23/11/2024

Via : Milan’s Crown Jewel Becomes the World’s Most Expensive Luxury Street.

Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone has been officially named the most shopping street in the world, surpassing iconic locations such as New York’s Fifth Avenue and Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay.

22/11/2024

Festa di S. Ambrogio comes day before Immacolata.

Milan its saint , or Ambrose, with a day off for the city’s residents on Saturday 7 December.

21/11/2024

is famed for beautiful markets that bring magic to the festive holiday season.

The tradition of Christmas is centuries-old, dating back to the Middle Ages. A document written in Dresden in 1434 speaks of the first winter fairs for small artisans. Since then the markets have spread throughout northern Europe and can be found in every corner of the world, including Italy.

21/11/2024

The Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a historic Venetian landmark located near the Rialto Bridge, is set to close by September 2025.

The announcement was made by DFS Group, a Singaporean company owned by luxury giant LVMH, which has managed the high-end shopping center since its opening in 2016.

20/11/2024

The Triennale di Milano is hosting a exhibition dedicated to G*e Aulenti, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Italian architecture.

18/11/2024

Starting Tuesday, Milan and seven other provinces in Lombardy will implement temporary anti-smog measures in response to the ongoing high levels of air pollution.

18/11/2024

Residents of Venice Make a Creative Map to Help Them Navigate Bridges, Flooding, and Strollers

November 11, 2024, Venice It has always been difficult to navigate Venice’s winding streets, canals, and bridges, especially for locals and tourists carrying strollers or with mobility impairments. A team of locals has created a specific App, Chebateo, to make navigating the city easier in light of these particular challenges.

15/11/2024

Constructed in 1478 for Giovanni Dario, a prominent Venetian diplomat, the palace was intended as a dowry for his daughter, Marietta.

Tragically, Marietta’s husband, Vincenzo Barbaro, faced financial ruin and was later murdered.

Marietta, overwhelmed by grief, took her own life, and their son, Vincenzo Jr., was killed in a subsequent attack. These early tragedies set the tone for the palace’s ominous reputation.

15/11/2024

15/11/2024

An anonymous woman has purchased the entire stock of a Milanese bookstore, donating the books to local schools in an act of quiet generosity. The gesture has drawn attention for its focus on supporting education and local businesses.

14/11/2024

Top Lands at ’s Allianz Stadium on 23 November.

The first-ever international rugby match will take place in Turin’s Allianz Stadium on November 23 at 9:10 PM, according to the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR). The third and last test match of the Autumn Nations Series will see the Italian National Team against the legendary New Zealand All Blacks in this significant event.