Lombardy

Lombardy

Cautious optimism on recovery in men's fashion world

There is cautious optimism in the men's fashion world that the economy will pick up at the end of the year and open the way towards a recovery in 2010.

Heart and lungs 'sync' with music

Human heartbeats and breathing rhythms 'follow' the intensity of a piece of music, a new Italian study has found.

Milan beats Rome in liveability rankings

Milan is a better city to live in than Rome, according to a study by the Economist released Monday.

Berlusconi defends 'African' Milan remark

Premier Silvio Berlusconi on Friday defended a remark he made that Milan ''seemed like an African city'' because of the number of foreigners in the streets.

A day in Bergamo

Former resident Byron Russell explores this proudly unique city

Property demand sees an increase in Bergamo

The housing market in the Lombardy art city and neighbouring province is showing some signs of recovery

Milan celebrates Monet's Water Lilies

The lush blues, greens, pinks and purples of Claude Monet's Water Lilies series are at the heart of a Milan exhibition which explores the French impressionist's relationship with Japanese art.