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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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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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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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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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In 2024, foreign tourists spent nearly €21 billion in Italy, marking a 40% increase compared to 2022. International tourism continues to be a cornerstone of the Italian economy, with spending highly concentrated in just 20 provinces—these alone account for nearly 75% of total foreign tourist expenditures. Rome and Milan top the list of cities attra...

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Italy’s Parliamentary Anti-Mafia Commission and TikTok Italy signed a memorandum of understanding today to strengthen their joint commitment to promoting a culture of legality and combating content that glorifies or supports organized crime on digital platforms. This agreement marks an unprecedented collaboration between a national institution and...

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They call it a “lifeline in a box”—a care package packed with flavors from home. It’s almost always filled with food, the kind of food that comes “from down South” and makes its way “up North.” As one student put it in a standout college thesis that’s now been turned into a book, “The care package from home is home itself, traveling north.” The aut...

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Italy has released its annual figures on glass collection and recycling, offering a snapshot of the sector’s current state and highlighting key advancements in innovation—particularly the integration of artificial intelligence in glass processing and ongoing efforts to decarbonize furnace operations in glass factories. The country continues to impr...

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The sister city relationship between Potenza, Italy and Denver, Colorado was born in 1982, just two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Irpinia and brought widespread destruction to parts of Basilicata, including Potenza. Though separated by geography, the two cities share a strong and enduring friendship rooted in cultural exchange,...

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Italy is universally beloved for its cuisine. When you travel there, you dream of trying the original versions of things familiar in the United States, from pizza and pasta to cannolis and gelato. But there are dozens of true Italian dishes you must try at least once. There's no doubt you'll be doing a lot of eating there, which means it's wise to...

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