Italian cuisine could become UNESCO heritage site; decision to be made in December
UNESCO will discuss the candidacy of Italian culinary the intangible heritage of humanity. The decision will be taken during a meeting in India. Before that, on November 10, the entity's technical opinion will be released. The document may recommend approval, rejection or postponement of the debate. “In India, not only the candidacy of Italian cuis...
Innovation in Italy: AI, ultra-broadband and a chip 10 times faster that consumes less
Innovation in Italy deserves to be told because it is often the least known but wonderful part of our country. Today, three examples help us do that. More than half of Italian companies have decided to allocate at least 5% of their revenue to investments in AI-related technologies: this is the main finding from a recently presented survey. Toda...
Father's day in Italy and the history of the zeppole di San Giuseppe
Father's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but it is only observed on March 19th in those with Catholic traditions, such as Italy. This is because, according to belief, Saint Joseph, the “adoptive father” of Jesus, died on March 19th. On Saint Joseph's Day, Italy features many different traditional sweets from various re...
Santa Margherita Ligure Travel Guide: Explore, Stay, and Savor
Santa Margherita Ligure is a picturesque seaside town on the Italian Riviera. It seamlessly combines natural beauty, rich history, and lively culture. This seaside gem, frequently eclipsed by its glitzy neighbor Portofino, offers visitors a more sedate yet no less enchanted getaway. Santa Margherita Ligure offers experiences that will last a lifeti...
Camuffo, the Stradivarius of the sea
You know you’re dealing with something special when a company has been around for over six centuries. That’s the case with Camuffo, the world’s oldest shipyard, making boats since 1438. It all began under the Venetian Republic, when the Camuffo family operated in Candia (modern-day Heraklion, Crete). As the political climate shifted with the rise o...
Another Italian town gears up to sell dollar homes
Yes — they’re still available. If you’re worried that there are no more towns in Italy left selling homes for one euro, or a little over a dollar, don’t be. One town that’s been low key selling homes for the price of a coffee is about to release another tranche of real estate — and the process is even better for buyers than what you might be used t...
The 5 Italian regions with the fastest rising house prices
The trend in Italian house prices in 2024 and 2025 confirms a clear pattern: the North is driving growth, while Central and Southern Italy show more moderate expansion, with some regions even experiencing a decline. This is according to an analysis by eXp Realty Italy, which examined the real estate market from January to December 2024, identifying...
The iconic Ferrari Testarossa: from “Miami Vice” to “The Wolf of Wall Street”
The announcement of the new film “The Devil in the White City,” which will once again feature Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese working together, has put the spotlight back on one of the most iconic couples in contemporary cinema. But for car enthusiasts, their artistic partnership immediately conjures up a specific image: the white 1991 Ferrar...
Get Up Close With Caravaggio On Your Next Visit to Rome
Rome’s National Gallery of Ancient Art at Palazzo Barberini opened “Caravaggio 2025” last week, kicking off one of the most highly anticipated exhibitions of the Jubilee Year. It’s a blockbuster pairing of Baroque painting’s biggest superstar with Baroque Rome’s prototypical palace. Arranged chronologically, the exhibition places the four Caravag...
Made in Italy: Italian chemistry grows and accounts for 4.4% of the global total
With a total turnover of €77 billion and a strong export orientation, the Italian chemical industry represents an excellence of Made in Italy. In recent years, despite global challenges, the sector has strengthened its position and achieved significant growth in exports. In 2023, 59% of the sector's revenue came from foreign sales, an increase of...
Italy reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but not all regions are moving at the same pace
The first Climate Indicators for Italian Regions report has been released, providing a detailed map of how different regions are progressing toward climate neutrality. The report highlights Italy’s ongoing commitment to the ecological transition. This tool analyzes and compares data and best environmental practices adopted by Italian regions, helpi...
Turning point for Abruzzo wines: a vineyard map defines the territory’s suitability
An intuitive map of the region's vineyards, providing valuable insights for winegrowers in their agronomic and production choices. The Abruzzo wine industry now finally has a detailed map identifying the area's suitability for viticulture. The credit goes to Ado Abruzzo – Areali delle quattro D.O. Abruzzo per una caratterizzazione moderna, a projec...