Puglia

Puglia

Bari prosecutors lock away recordings in escorts' probe

Prosecutors have locked away audio tapes made by a woman who alleges she was paid to attend parties at Silvio Berlusconi's Rome home, judicial sources said on Thursday as his lawyer dismissed talk the premier might face legal tangles in the case.

Three of the best … beaches in Puglia

A vividly turquoise sea laps the golden sand of Porto Cesareo, in Puglia. Over at Baia dell’Orte, grey and white rocks bathe imperfectly clear waters.

Suspected al Qaeda leaders in Europe arrested in Bari

Italy has officially charged two detainees of being leaders of a logistical support team for the Islamic terrorist group al Qaeda.

Bari's Festa di San Nicola

The Festa di San Nicola, or Feast of Saint Nicholas, is one of the grandest celebrations in southern Italy, lasting for three days, the 7, 8, and 9 May in the port city of Bari in Puglia.

Puglia market shows signs of recovery

Demand is growing in some of the region’s main towns and cities according to a study by a local estate agent

A place apart - Puglia and Gargano peninsula

John Heseltine heads south to Puglia and the unspoilt Gargano Peninsula.

The Black Madonna of Sovereto

Every 23 April, the citizens of Terlizzi in the province of Bari honour their patron, the Black Madonna of Sovereto, by transporting her sacred statue from the Duomo of Terlizzi back to where it was found, three kilometres from Terlizzi.

Wild asparagus and salted ricotta salad

Nothing could be easier than this pretty antipasto..

Three of the best Spring cheeses

Soft and sweet, savoury and hard, mouth-melting and strong. Italy makes excellent cheeses all year round, but each season brings delicious surprises.

Easter Holy Week in Italy

Pasqua (Easter) is perhaps the most celebrated holiday in Italy, with Settimana Santa (Holy Week) rites starting on Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday.