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In 2024, culture once again proved to be the beating heart of Italian tourism, fueling a record-breaking year for live entertainment and cultural attractions. Visitor numbers surged across nearly all sectors, with performances, exhibitions, and historic sites drawing larger crowds than even before the pandemic. Live theater saw an impressive comeba...

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In Italy, bank foundations are independent, nonprofit organizations that focus solely on promoting social well-being and driving economic development. They trace their roots back to the early 1800s, when savings banks first emerged to support working- and middle-class families and to harness the flow of capital sparked by the Industrial Revolution....

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Mark your calendars! La Festa Italiana, Jersey City’s biggest Italian festival returns in August with live bands, great food, and games & rides for the kids! La Festa Italiana begins Wed, Aug 13th, and runs through Sun, Aug 17th, from 5pm -11pm on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday; 2pm-11pm on Saturday and Sunday. Located on 6th & Brunswick Streets, in...

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Rising pop star Matteo Bocelli announced U.S. tour dates for his Falling in Love World Tour. Matteo will kick off his US tour in New York City at The Gramercy Theatre on September 11 and will include 14 dates across the country, including a stop at The Sun Rose in Los Angeles on September 16.  With his eagerly-anticipated second album, Falling In L...

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University enrollment in Italy is continuing its upward trend for the tenth consecutive year, with a nationwide increase of 5.3% over 2024. But the growth hasn’t been evenly distributed: Central Italy saw the strongest jump at +14%, followed by the South at +6.1%. The Northeast posted a modest +2%, while the Northwest actually dipped slightly by 0....

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The illegal waste trade has become one of the most profitable ventures for organized crime across Europe. But now, an innovative Italian-made system is changing the game in the fight against environmental crime. It's called Perivallon, and it’s not just a concept—it’s a cutting-edge tool already proving its worth on the ground. Developed by researc...

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The streets of Nonantum in Newton, Massachusetts were filled with Italian flags, music, and celebration this weekend as the community marked the 90th annual "Festa" amid a controversy about painted lines in the street. The beloved event, a cornerstone of the neighborhood's Italian-American culture, drew large crowds with its street parade, carnival...

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Italy were crowned FIBA U20 EuroBasket champions for the first time since 2013 after defeating Lithuania in Sunday's Final. They led for the majority of the contest, including by 16 points at half-time, on their way to confirming an 83-66 triumph to end a 12-year wait to recapture the trophy. It was another Final defeat for Lithuania - after also c...

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Under the blazing July sun on Sunday, more than 100 men hoisted an 80-foot wooden tower into the air, swaying to the rhythm of a live brass band. Known as the Giglio, the towering structure is the centerpiece of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, a tradition brought to Brooklyn by Italian immigrants more than a century ago, and one that traces its...

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Terrence Flynn has been appointed as the new Consul General of the United States in Naples. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, he joined the U.S. Department of State in 1999 and has held numerous high-level diplomatic roles around the world. Before arriving in Naples, Mr. Flynn served as Minister Counselor for Management Affairs at the...

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As the nation remembers Connie Francis, one question, amplified by disbelief, grows louder: Where the girls are? Everywhere but the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it seems. “The Rock Hall has faced ongoing criticism for under-representing early female pop vocalists and girl groups — many of whom, like Connie Francis, laid the foundation for pop and rock...

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  Happy 60th birthday to the Mont Blanc Tunnel between Italy and France Italians weigh in on overtourism, short-term rentals, and the future of travel Italy becomes a top destination for millionaire migration in 2025 How an Italian scientist is bringing fusion energy closer to reality Sardinia’s “Domus de Janas” earn UNESCO World Heritage Status, c...

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