Palermo has become a whole new city in recent years
One thing I enjoy about returning to a destination is the chance to update the outdated impressions I’ve held in my mind from previous visits. Europe is always changing — and on my last visit to Sicily’s capital of Palermo I discovered that it’s become a whole new city in recent years. It’s cleaner, safer, and more efficient than it was in years pa...
Michael Giacchino: Talented Composer of Film and TV Musical Scores
Part of the “magic of the movies” is undoubtedly the musical score which swells below the images and heightens our emotional response to the story unfolding on the screen. One of the most talented practitioners of this special art is Michael Giacchino. Michael Giacchino was born in Riverside Township, New Jersey, on October 10, 1967. His paternal g...
Mantua, a New Museum of Pop Art Thanks to Partnership with Sonnabend Foundation
The Italian city of Mantua will see the birth of a new Museum of Contemporary Art, set up within the spaces of the Palazzo della Ragione. This has been made possible through a recent partnership with the Sonnabend Foundation of New York. As many as 96 works from the American collection, by the greatest artists of the European and American twentieth...
A Taste of Italy Triumphs: Carbonara Trattoria Wins Best of Georgia 2024
Carbonara Trattoria, the cherished Italian restaurant in Dunwoody Village, has been awarded the 2024 Best of Georgia Award, a recognition underscoring the strong bond the restaurant has cultivated with its loyal patrons. Based on customer votes through Gbj.com, this award is a validation of Carbonara Trattoria’s commitment to quality, community, an...
Italy's sparkling wine exports to US jumped in November ahead of possible tariffs
Exports of Italian sparkling wine such as prosecco to the U.S. surged by a record amount in November before possible tariffs on the sector, the latest available data from industry group Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) showed on Wednesday. Export volumes grew 41% in November, compared with a 19.5% growth in the first 11 months of the year overall, accord...
Italy set to revive nuclear power by 2027
Italy is preparing to reenter the nuclear energy sector with a finalized plan set to be completed by 2027, according to recent statements from the Italian government. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy, especially given its complex history with nuclear power. Nuclear energy in Italy dates back to the 1960s when...
Italy leads the EU in agricultural value added: a historic achievement
Italy has secured a historic milestone, emerging as the EU27 leader in agricultural value-added, achieving a staggering €42.4 billion in 2023—a 9% growth compared to the previous year. This remarkable achievement is not only a testament to the resilience of the Italian agricultural sector but also its unparalleled ability to innovate and adapt to e...
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan elects new board of directors and officers
On January 9, 2025, the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan swore in their Board of Directors and officers. The Italian American Chamber of Commerce (IACCM) boasts a rich legacy dating back to its inception in 1919, a collaborative effort between pioneering Italian American entrepreneurs and the esteemed Italian Consulate in Detroit....
Traveling passport Officer. TULSA (OK) January 28th, 2025
As part of the initiatives aimed at ensuring an increasingly effective service to the resident community, on January 28th, 2025 the Consulate General of Italy in Houston will organize one day entirely dedicated to receiving the public for the collection of biometric data necessary to complete the procedures for the issuance/renewal of the passport....
The Mille Miglia on display at Miami IIC
One month before the debut of the 1000 Miglia Experience USA Florida, which will bring the spirit of the Red Arrow to the southern Sunshine State from Feb. 22 to 25, the Italian Cultural Institute of Miami inaugurated yesterday, in collaboration with 1000 Miglia, the photographic exhibition “1000 Miglia tra paesaggi e borghi storici italiani,” whic...
How Caitlin Clark celebrated her 23rd birthday: Impacting society and her Indiana Fever
The most famous jersey on the Indiana Fever roster is no doubt one that sports the No. 22. Caitlin Clark has always had that number on her back as it is her birth date. Since she was born in January, that meant it was her birthday which now makes her a 23-year-old. Growing another year after a stellar debut WNBA season meant she became one of the m...
Isabella Rossellini Pays Tribute to Her Parents and David Lynch After Oscar Nomination for ‘Conclave’
A force in the movie industry since her leading performance in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” in 1986, Isabella Rossellini scored her first Oscar nomination on Thursday for her supporting role as a Vatican nun in “Conclave.” After the nomination, Rossellini released a video in which she paid tribute to her parents, Ingrid Bergman and Robert Rossellini...