Florence and the Tucci Effect: between promotion and tourism pressure
The famous Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci, known for his passion for food, has found himself at the centre of a heated debate following the broadcast of his latest TV series “Tucci in Italy”, dedicated to food and wine tourism in Italy. The enormous visibility the show has given to certain city locations is said to have triggered an uncontrolled and...
Italian community reacts after crews removed green, white, and red center lines in Newton, MA
For a community whose identity is tied to its Italian roots, many Newton residents are unhappy with a change they say wasn’t needed — city crews worked overnight to remove the green, white, and red center lines along Adams Street. The colors were meant to recognize the deep Italian roots in Nonatum, one of Newton’s 13 villages. “That’s no good what...
Ancient Roman breakwater found off Bacoli shows ingenious engineering at imperial fleet base
In an underwater recovery operation off the coast of Bacoli in southern Italy, archaeologists have uncovered a Roman-era breakwater constructed from recycled architectural materials — a find that sheds light on ancient Roman maritime engineering. The submerged remains were discovered at Portus Iulius, the Roman naval base at Misenum, formerly the h...
The XLIV Italian Bowl Championship Game in Toledo, Ohio
The XLIV (44th edition) of the Italian Bowl, Italy’s national football championship was played in Toledo, Ohio (USA) at the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl stadium on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This final game of the Italian Football League (IFL) determined the league champion; the matchup was between the league’s top two teams; Guelfi Firenze (Flo...
ORACLE: Italy’s mission to extract oxygen from moon dust
Italy is taking impressive strides toward extracting oxygen from lunar soil, thanks to a pioneering initiative by the Italian Space Agency and the Italian company OHB Italia. On June 28, 2025, they finalized a contract to create "ORACLE" (Oxygen Retrieval Asset for Carbothermal Lunar Extraction): a compact device intended to harvest breathable oxyg...
The best bread award in Italy this year goes to Sicily
One of the most incredible aspects of Italy’s rich culinary diversity is its bread. Across the country, every region, town, and village has its own unique, delicious type of bread, deeply rooted in local tradition. Each year, an award is given to the best bread in Italy—and this year, the honor went to Milazzo, a town in Sicily in the Messina provi...
Italy and the heat: fifty years of rising temperatures
Over the past five decades, Rome has experienced the most dramatic effects of climate change among Italian cities. Following closely behind are Cremona in Lombardy, Latina in Lazio, Rovigo in Veneto, and Terni in Umbria. This analysis covers the period from January 1, 1975, to December 31, 2024, examining 284 million hourly data points gathered thr...
Illuminating Heritage Through Art: Santa Lucia Painting Bridges Cultures Between Carlentini and Omaha
A magnificent new piece of artwork has made its way from Carlentini, Sicily, to Omaha, Nebraska—a vivid painting of Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy) created by 14-year-old artist Martina Piccione. Originally sent rolled in a box alongside dozens of letters for school aged children intended to travel 5,000 miles across the ocean, the painting was meant to s...
Retiring in Italy pros and cons: 2025 guide for expats
When you picture your golden years, does an image of sipping espresso in a historic Italian piazza come to mind? Many retirees dream of living out their later years in luxury, and Italy offers some of the best retirement opportunities in the world. Italy’s cities (and even some of its more rural communities) have become highly sought-after retireme...
Four Local Students Awarded Scholarships by Amerigo Vespucci Society
The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch (NJ), the nation’s oldest Italian-American mutual aid society, awarded four academic scholarships during its most recent meeting, continuing its longstanding mission of supporting education and community engagement. The scholarships, to be applied toward the recipients’ upcoming Fall semester studie...
Nick Eyde: The visionary behind the Italian Bowl’s American Dream
When Italian football fans tune in to watch the 2025 Italian Bowl, they’ll be witnessing more than just a championship game—they’ll be watching a dream realized. For Nick Eyde, a real estate developer and the man behind the bold idea of bringing Italy’s gridiron championship to Toledo, Ohio, the event is a unique fusion of cultures, a celebration o...
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
What’s summer at the Jersey Shore without a great Italian Festival? Join us Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 for our annual Italian Festival & Wine Tasting, sponsored by The Asbury Park Press. Enjoy mouth-watering Italian favorites from over a dozen of the area’s top restaurants, delis, and food trucks. Pair your favorite dish with a sampling...