Italian street food: Trieste’s bread-crusted ham with mustard, bread and kren
This month, we're spotlighting a sandwich that’s anything but ordinary. It’s not just a snack - it’s a symbol of a city, a people, and a long-lost yet still deeply felt cultural identity. We’re talking about prosciutto in crosta di pane - a baked ham wrapped in bread crust that captures the heart of Trieste’s rich Central European soul. Loved by lo...
Made in Italy Expo In Atlanta Gears Up to Strengthen Italy’s Image in the U.S.
There’s a buzz building around one of Atlanta’s most anticipated cultural and business events this fall: the Made in Italy Expo, taking place September 15–22, 2025. But this isn’t just another lifestyle fair - it’s a strategic effort to elevate how Italy is perceived in both consumer and business circles across the Southeastern United States. Behin...
ICA: Italian Citizenship Law Review of Recent Changes
With many changes occurring over the last few months to the Italian citizenship law, it can be difficult to understand the most up-to-date requirements and criteria. These updates have affected citizenship by descent, citizenship by residency, reacquisition, and recognition for minor children of Italian parents. This article will review all the lat...
Italian curiosities: Flying between the mountains with the Angel’s Flight of Basilicata
How would you imagine traveling between two ancient villages perched high in the mountains? Most people think of winding roads or steep hiking trails. But in one remarkable corner of southern Italy, people do it a very different way - by flying. That’s right: no bridges, no tunnels - just a single steel cable stretched across a wide mountain valley...
Italian handcrafts: The Veneto amusement district, ride-making capital of the world
Between the quiet towns of Bergantino and Melara, tucked along the left bank of the Po River in the province of Rovigo, lies one of Italy’s most extraordinary industrial secrets: the Veneto Amusement Ride District. This global hub for amusement ride manufacturing is nestled in the rural heart of Polesine, a land where centuries-old artisanal tradit...
Italian design: The Grapur project, a winning Italian example of teamwork
Italy’s business landscape is famously dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with very few large corporate groups. In such a fragmented environment, collaboration between companies is not just beneficial—it’s essential. By building networks, sharing expertise, and increasing their collective scale, Italian businesses can better co...
The state of Italian soccer: improving finances, rising women’s game, but stadiums lag behind
Italian soccer remains financially burdened but shows signs of gradual recovery. In the 2023–24 season, professional soccer clubs recorded total debts of around €5.45 billion—an improvement from €5.66 billion the previous year. Despite this, accumulated losses across Serie A, B, and C over the last 17 years hit €9.3 billion, with 80% of clubs endin...
The most beautiful squares in Florence: a complete guide to art, history and views
Florence is not just an open-air museum, but a story that you can read and experience as you stroll through its squares. Every stone has a story to tell, every statue something to reveal, every facade lights up in different colors depending on the light. Visiting the squares of Florence is not just about seeing famous monuments: it is about walking...
Kimbell Museum Acquires Ultra-Rare 17th-Century Still Life by Mysterious Painter
The Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, just put on view a major Old Master painting that it has added to its collection of masterpieces. Still Life with Melon, Watermelon, and Other Fruits (circa 1610–20) was created by the Italian artist known only as “Pensionante del Saraceni” (“lodger of Saraceni”), as their identity remains unknown. That shad...
The new international dimension of the Italian property market
The Italian property market is attracting a growing number of foreign buyers. This is the finding of our analysis of residential property sales in five major Italian cities: Rome, Milan, Turin, Cagliari and Florence – all destinations already well known and appreciated abroad. In the first six months of 2025, we have in fact seen the number of home...
San Gennaro Feast in Boston helping raise money for local charity making a difference in the Autism community
Soon, Paul Revere Mall will be filled with the sights sounds of the San Gennaro feast. The annual event isn’t just about celebrating Italian heritage but it’s also about giving back to those in need. A father’s love and a quiet fight for his son’s future. Six-year-old Mikey lives with autism and doesn’t use words to communicate. His dad, Michael In...
If You Love Tuscany and Umbria, Try Northern Lazio
Soriano nel Cimino is a classic central Italian hill town. With its terraced streets and 13th-century castle, you might think it’s in Tuscany or Umbria. Though it does border both regions, its location in Lazio, 63 miles north of the center of Rome, gives it a more under-the-radar status. Perched 509 meters above sea level in the Tiber Valley and c...