Average retirement age in Italy rises to 64 years and 5 months
In Italy, the mandatory pension system is administered mainly by INPS (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale) for most employed and self-employed workers. Under this system, contributions made by active workers finance the pensions of those already retired. However, some professional groups have specific pension funds, such as lawyers or arch...
Dr. Katia Passerini Begins Role as Gonzaga University’s 27th President
A new chapter opened in the storied history of Gonzaga University today as Dr. Katia Passerini took the helm as the Jesuit institution’s 27th president. She is the second layperson to serve in the role, succeeding Dr. Thayne McCulloh. President Passerini was selected to lead Gonzaga following a national search and unanimous selection by the Gonzaga...
This Italian Town Is Home To One Of The Country's Most Iconic Candies
Italy undoubtedly has a sweet tooth, one that leans toward high-quality, elegant, decorative candies. After all, the city of Perugia brought us the lovestruck foil-wrapped Baci kisses, a popular Valentine's Day gift, while Venchi chocolates arose from bubbling bronze cauldrons in Turin, and Ferrero Rocher hails from the small Italian village of Alb...
Film about Sicilian immigrant Max Corvo, who headed the OSS in Italy, to be shown in Middletown
A film based on the life of Sicilian immigrant and Middletown’s own Biago “Max” Corvo, who became the chief of operations of the Secret Intelligence of the American Office of Strategic Services, the precursor of the CIA, will be screened at the high school later this month. Corvo, who died in 1994, emigrated to Middletown in 1929 at 9, along with h...
I moved to Italy for my dream job and then lost it. Now that I'm back in the US, I'm even more motivated to return.
I never really thought I'd live in Italy. Sure, my dad was from there, but we weren't one of those families who had dual citizenship or spent summers on the Amalfi Coast. I didn't even speak Italian — but one opportunity changed everything. Just over a month after my dad died, I'd been let go from my job and was cold-emailing brands I admired when...
Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 Hosts Annual Charity Golf Outing at Knoll West
The Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held its Annual Charity Golf Outing at Knoll West Country Club on Thursday, July 10. This year’s outing was dedicated to the memory of two beloved and irreplaceable members of the Lodge and the greater community: Joseph Jannarone Sr. and Adam Gragnani. Despite early forecasts predicting rain, the weather h...
The valleys of the Dolomites: exploring Italy’s new network of wild trails
Thick white cloud hangs outside the windows of Rifugio Segantini, a mountain hut 2,373 metres up in the Italian Alps. But it is shifting, revealing glimpses of the majestic Brenta Dolomites before us: a patch of snow here, a craggy peak there. The view is tantalising, and a couple of times I have run outside in a kind of peekaboo farce to see the f...
Change at the Top of IACC NY: Francesco Farina Succeeds Alberto Milani
After nearly a decade of service, Alberto Milani’s term as President of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) comes to an end. It was a period marked by profound changes, strategic vision and a strong drive for innovation which contributed decisively to the institution’s growth and modernization. Recalling this was IACC Administrator Federic...
Italy Climbs to Second Place in Global Cheese Exports
The Italian cheese industry continued to perform strongly in early 2025, driven by firm export growth, resilient domestic consumption, and high farmgate prices, despite early signs of a production slowdown. According to the latest report from research firm Ismea, export volumes and values remain buoyant, with Italy consolidating its position as the...
Former Bucks champion receives Italian citizenship
Current Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, after previously expressing interest in playing for the Italian national team in the 2025 EuroBasket, now will have a chance to live out his dream. Monday afternoon, the Wolves guard was granted official Italian citizenship, making him eligible to play for the Italian team in national competiti...
Pioneering women of Sicily: bold lives, lasting
Their names might not be familiar, but their stories will likely feel so. In the end, all stories resemble one another – even in their differences – because they belong to us. They transcend time, and anyone who shares their own story may realize how much it echoes those of others. Take Nina Siciliana, for instance. Around 1240, she was a poet and...
Racing legend Mario Andretti visits OKC for grand opening of karting facility
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opened its doors Tuesday in northern Oklahoma City with racing icon Mario Andretti attending the grand opening event. The facility, located off Interstate 235 and Wilshire Boulevard, offers an 84,000-square-foot space, featuring a high-speed go-kart track, arcade, bowling, and various food and beverage options. "We h...