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Push the boat out
When the sun shines on Genoa, its well-dressed residents come out in force. Join the sun-kissed crew on the waterfront or head into town for a sundowner in a crisp white shirt.
Water palaver
What happens when monocle’s Culture editor goes on a cruise? The conga, that’s what.
Defence
Why one of the biggest fights for Italy’s defence minister is her own standing – and some naval natter.
Simply the zest
Prepare your palate for the family-run company making lemon liqueur on the Amalfi Coast.
Europe
A sizeable carpool for Bosnia's leaders, impressive life expectancy in Spain and too many bears in Italy.
Making a stand
Beyond the runways and boutiques, Milan's fashion reputation rests on thousands of small manufacturers, family workshops and artisans quietly stitching, cutting and crafting the goods that keep the industry running.
Cinema paradiso
With its central-European soul and Italian accent, this Adriatic port could have an identity crisis. But Trieste is used to occupying the space between cultures, as its unique film festival demonstrates.
Sugar rush
In a village just outside Venice the focus turns from canals to confection: we visit the factory where Scaldaferro makes its renowned nougat.
Tools gold
With big-box retail struggling, it's time for a revival of inner-city hardware hubs. In Italy, where knowledge and service rule, they have a model worth copying for the DIY sector.
