6 New Ferraris to Debut in 2025, Order Books Full Through 2026
Fresh off record sales in 2024, including 51 percent electrified models, Ferrari is a on roll. Keeping the momentum going will be six new models set for a debut in 2025. One of the most important by far will be the Italian automaker’s first-ever electric vehicle. A reveal is set for October 9 during the Capital Markets Day, Ferrari confirmed this w...
Rising trends in medically assisted procreation in Italy: growth, challenges, and advances
The number of births resulting from medically assisted procreation (MAP) continues to rise in Italy. In 2023, over 15,000 births were recorded, marking the highest number since the technique was first introduced in the country. Over the past decade, this figure has doubled. There are now more than 16,000 babies born via MAP, including those from tw...
Norcia and the "7% solution" to save Italy's villages: tax breaks for those who choose to relocate
The "7% solution" is a formula to stop the depopulation of historic villages in the heart of Italy: a flat tax reduced to the bare minimum for pensioners who decide to relocate to the "crater" affected by the 2016 earthquake. Will it work? "Here in Norcia people haven’t fled. But when I visit other towns in the area, I see that the situation is ble...
U.S. tariff threats: a huge problem that could impact Italian exports
New tariffs could result in significant losses for Italian exports to the U.S., with estimates ranging from 3 billion euros at a 10% tariff to as high as 12 billion if tariffs rise to 20%. Analysts from the OECD, Svimez, and other organizations are expressing pessimism about the economic outlook. Italian entrepreneurs are particularly concerned, as...
Karim Aga Khan IV: the visionary behind Costa Smeralda’s transformation
When Karim Aga Khan IV first saw the land he had purchased in Capriccioli, a coastal area in the northwest of Sardinia, there was practically nothing around it. Years later, he recalled that in 1960, it took several hours to travel from Capriccioli to Olbia, which was 25 kilometers away, and at that time, there was no potable water, and no phone se...
The quieter alternative to Tuscany known as a 'haven for sun catchers' and the 'heart of Italian food'
With a growing number of UK travellers seeking off-the-beaten-path destinations, Italy's Emilia Romagna region offers a serene alternative to tourist-heavy Tuscany. Recent data shows 58 per cent of British holidaymakers now prioritise lesser-known travel spots over popular tourist destinations. Luxury travel specialist Citalia recently highlighted...
Outstanding discovery in Tarquinia: new painted tomb in Etruscan necropolis
Extraordinary discovery at the Unesco site of Tarquinia, where archaeologists have found a new painted chamber tomb: the paintings on the walls show dance and workshop scenes. The discovery dates back to late 2022, although it was announced by the Viterbo Superintendency only in the last few hours. It all begins during an inspection by the Soprinte...
Flight bonus for Sicily and Sardinia in 2025: who Is eligible?
2025 brings good news for residents of Sicily and Sardinia, who will receive financial support to counter rising flight costs. In both regions, this bonus is becoming a permanent measure and includes a refund that varies depending on the region of origin and specific eligibility criteria. Let’s explore the details of this initiative and all the upd...
The Women of Napoli Femminile Are Done Playing on the Sidelines
“Out of all the unimportant things, soccer is the most important,” Pope John Paul II once said–though I could imagine Italians bristling at the sport being called “unimportant”. In Italy, soccer is a cultural pillar, a friendship maker or breakers, and, in places like Naples, almost a religion… When it comes to the men’s team, that is. While Itali...
From the Getty Museum in LA,“The Oracle of Delphi” Returns to Naples
After a series of investigations conducted by the Carabinieri Command for the Protection and Heritage TPC and the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rome, the work entitled “The Oracle of Delphi” painted by Neapolitan artist Camillo Miola in 1880, has finally been returned to the city of Naples. Investigations have traced the oil on canvas that was stor...
Carosello and "Double or nothing"
1957 saw the debut of Carosello, a program destined to transform the eating habits of Italians. For two decades, until January 1, 1977, Carosello aired daily, producing 7,261 episodes. Every evening, millions of Italians would sit mesmerized for 10 minutes between 8:30 and 9:00 PM to watch four or more ads—true short films—each lasting no more than...
Essilux, U.S. approval for the Italian hearing glasses
Nearly two years after the announcement of Nuance Audio's new acoustic glasses, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica to market the new frames. These innovative glasses can correct vision issues while also helping those with mild to moderate hearing loss regain full auditory function...