Lunch break habits in Italy's cities
The lunch break with a sandwich and coffee, perhaps just a few steps away from the office, remains a popular habit among workers in Italy. It's often seen as a more convenient option compared to bringing lunch from home, but it can also vary in cost depending on the city. A new survey on the average spending of Italians for a sandwich and coffee, c...
Monks of Norcia’s beer win big at untappd community awards
A major achievement for the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Norcia: their Birra Nursia won three awards at the Untappd Community Awards, prestigious honors in the craft beer world. The monks from Umbria earned gold for the best Italian Belgian Tripel, silver for their Blonde in the Belgian Blonde category, and bronze for their Extra in the Belgia...
Medford (OR) students visit sister city Alba, Italy
Local students from North and South Medford High Schools are saying ciao to Medford’s Italian sister city, Alba, through a cultural exchange program in their tour across Italy. The students have visited Rome, Turin, and of course, Alba, where student Will Brock stopped to sing at a cathedral. The Medford Alba City Sister Exchange Association says t...
The surprising and delicious way Naples celebrated its 2,500th year
A giant Easter egg, weighing in at a hefty 350 kilograms, has been unveiled in Naples as a tribute to the city's rich history and renowned chocolate-making tradition. The colossal creation forms part of the "Napoli Millenaria" cultural project, commemorating 2,500 years of the southern Italian city. The egg, crafted by the famed Gay-Odin chocolate...
Prato, land of entrepreneurs and artisans. An economic history reflected in the territory
The first to define Prato as Manchester of Tuscany was Emanuele Repetti in the 19th century, in his Geographical Dictionary: the manufacturing emporium of Tuscany. “In fact, the industrial arts until the thirteenth century were favorably cultivated by the people of Prato, since it was found at that time that the consiglio de’ mercadanti, and the re...
Italia 10 destinations for Easter holidays in Italy in 2025
Holy Week in 2025 falls between April 14 and April 21. Easter Sunday will be on April 20, but according to tradition, the Holy Week rituals begin on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025). Spending Easter in Italy in 2025 is a unique opportunity to witness some of the most fascinating religious celebrations of the Christian tradition. In many cases, entire...
Italian design leadership in Europe: innovation, growth, and sustainability
Italian design remains a leader in Europe in terms of revenue (19.8% of the EU, 6.3 billion euros) and number of employees (19.8%). Italy stands out for its strong connection between design and the "Made in Italy" brand, with a significant presence in the furniture, fashion, and mechanics sectors. The integration of artificial intelligence in the s...
DiVincenzo: "It would be amazing to represent Italy"
Italy's efforts to get NBA guard Donte DiVincenzo into an Italia jersey might finally bear fruit as the Minnesota Timberwolves star admitted he would love to represent the country after a meeting with two of Italy's leading basketball figures. DiVincenzo met to have dinner with Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco as well as the men's national tea...
Reform of Italian overseas voting: new rules under discussion to prevent fraud
The majority supporting the Italian government is working on reforming the electoral law, and among the topics under review is the vote of Italians living abroad. The main goal of this effort is to prevent fraud. Currently, Italian citizens residing abroad and registered on the specific electoral rolls vote by mail. To facilitate this, a special Ov...
The best moka pots for easy Italian-style coffee straight from your stovetop
I once read a line in my favorite Italian cookbook: 'At the bar, we drink espresso. At home, we make moka.' After traveling across Italy – from Florence to Naples – I discovered how true that is. Step into nearly any Italian kitchen, and you’ll find a moka pot perched on the stovetop, usually a trusty Bialetti, patiently waiting to brew the next cu...
Italy's Leonardo, Enel and Ansaldo reach deal on nuclear joint venture
Defence company Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab, utility Enel (ENEI.MI), opens new tab and power generation supplier Ansaldo Energia have reached a deal to create a new company to study the use of nuclear power, Italy's Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said on Thursday. Addressing a conference in Milan, Pichetto said Enel would contribute...
Experience a sailing holiday in northern Sardinia
Despite my previous sailing experience extending to little more than a gentle pedalo around the lake of a local park, I’ve long been a keen believer in the healing powers of being out on water. This concept is also the driving force behind Vincent Braakman and Vallery Melcher’s wellness sailing holidays in the Mediterranean. When I discovered their...