The Aeolian Islands are a favorite destination for divers from all over the world because of the underwater grottoes and ancient shipwrecks.

International and domestic news, plus weather in this video. Some of it might not be entirely accurate, but it should put a smile on your face.

Anna recounts the story of Tosca, an opera singer who is in love with the painter Cavaradossi. Puccini's opera was first performed in Rome in 1900.

Giovanna, a resident of Campania, explains how tomato puree is made, and then preserved in glass jars.

Anna and Marika talk about winning the lottery. They have fun imagining all the things they would want to do if they won.

Dorian is a cat that Andromeda had as a kitten, and then entrusted to her mother-in-law. After six years, Dorian came back to the family.

UNESCO counts the Aeolian Islands, off of Sicily's coast, among its World Heritage sites. The seven islands that make up the archipelago are: Vulcano, Stromboli, Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea, Lipari and Salina.

Adriano, a big Palermo soccer fan, highlights important dates and the many name changes for Palermo's beloved stadium.

The parents are arguing and Palla worries that it will end in divorce, and this could mean being flushed down the toilet. Luckily, the parents patch things up.

Francesca finds a note on the windshield of her car. Her driving instructor has to explain that it's not a note, but a parking ticket.

Anna tells us the tragic story of Cio-cio-san, protagonist of Madam Butterly, an opera by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. The opera was dedicated to the Queen of Italy, Elena di Montenegro.

Manara and his team are still looking for the hit-and-run driver who killed the tramp, and investigating the vineyard owner's disappearance. Lara gives Manara a clue as to why she's still angry with him.

Summer heat brings on unnerved parents, a power failure, chaos, and amused fish.

This time Minivip meets up with an opera singer/pianist, who goes a just little too far.

An interview with Annamaria Mazzetti, Italian triathlete, Italian champion in 2009 in three categories, Aquathlon, Duathlon sprint, and Olympic distance triathlon. London 2012 is her first Olympics and it's been a fantastic experience.