ICA: 2025 Italian Citizenship Decree. Legal Implications, Judicial Challenges and Future Opportunities
On March 28, 2025, an emergency decree (decreto-legge) was approved by the Italian Council of Ministers, which outlines new eligibility rules concerning the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent. The much-discussed changes have led to countless questions and concerns, leaving many with Italian ancestry wondering if they have a path forward...
Italian design: La Pimpa turns 50
Animation is a sector of great interest, traditionally underappreciated, in the Italian design landscape. The main players in this field are gathered in Cartoon Italia, an association chaired by Maria Carolina Terzi, which includes around 80 companies with 6,000 employees, including service and licensing, generating an annual turnover of around €50...
Italian street food: Ligurian Chickpea farinata
Chickpea farinata is a savory cake made with chickpea flour, water, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. It is a typical dish from Ligurian tradition, introduced in the Middle Ages by the Maritime Republic of Genoa through trade contacts with the Arab world. Over time, it spread to other parts of Italy and the world, including Argentina and Uruguay. I...
Italian handcrafts: Traditional craftsmanship of Sicily, a cultural treasure
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and its traditional craftsmanship is a testament to this. The island’s history, shaped by centuries of diverse influences, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, has resulted in a vibrant tapestry of crafts that continue to thr...
Italy’s e-commerce growth and trends in 2025
In 2025, online shopping in Italy is expected to grow by 6%, surpassing €62 billion. The services sector sees an 8% increase from 2024, reaching €22 billion, while product e-commerce experiences a 6% rise, surpassing €40 billion. Within product purchases, Food & Grocery and Beauty & Pharma outpace the average growth with rates around 7%. Other sect...
Disaronno celebrates 500 years of Italian heritage and innovation
In 2025, Disaronno, the world's most consumed Italian liqueur, celebrates its remarkable 500th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. To commemorate this event, Disaronno introduces the Disaronno Bar concept, designed to strengthen its connection to the urban and daily life of neighborhood bars in emerging city districts. The...
"History Rocks!" – Onesti Entertainment's fundraiser for the St. Charles History Museum
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Rock n ravioli, 105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL. Onesti Entertainment is hosting a fundraiser for the St. Charles History Museum on May 7, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM in the brand new Rock ‘N Ravioli restaurant on the ground floor of the Arcada Theatre. Last year's Onesti fundraiser for the History Museum sold out, and...
Italian Consulate Highlights Pharma Powerhouses on Made in Italy Day
The Consulate General of Italy in New York marked Made in Italy Day, celebrated annually on April 15, by hosting a panel discussion spotlighting the Italian pharmaceutical industry and its growing presence in the United States. The event brought together executives from three major companies — Bracco, Kedrion, and Menarini — to share their experien...
Stanley Tucci Embarks on a Mouthwatering Journey in Italy as He Eats His Way Through 5 Stunning Regions
Stanley Tucci is eating his way through Italy! In a first look at the trailer for National Geographic’s Tucci in Italy (premiering May 18), the award-winning actor, 64, takes viewers on a mouthwatering journey through five stunning regions across the country. In the upcoming series, the Conclave star explores the cuisine each area is known for and...
Italy's Meloni says Trump will visit Rome and consider meeting EU
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to an official visit to Rome and will consider also meeting representatives of the European Union while there, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday in the Oval Office. Meloni's U.S. trip came amid a tariff row between Washington and Brussels and was seen as an attempt to facilitate dialogue a...
Brooklyn’s Italian communities hold Good Friday processions
On Good Friday, April 18, Bishop Robert Brennan will join parishioners at Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church to process through Carroll Gardens starting at 7 p.m. Further south, several Bensonhurst parishes will join in a Good Friday procession starting at 7:30 p.m. The procession begins at the Shrine Church of St. Bernadette in Dyke...
From Sicily to South Philly
Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, located at 760 S. Ninth St. in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market, was dimly lit but bright with laughter when my boyfriend, Manny Nkrumah ’26 and I visited for dinner one Sunday evening in early March. The mosaic-tiled floor and closely-sat tables reminded me of Italian restaurants in old movies. When we arrived...