NEWS FROM : ITALY  

di Antonio Passarelli   L'internazionalizzazione fin dalla prima adozione nel 2008 dello "Small Business Act" da parte della Commissione Europea è stata considerata tra i dieci punti necessari a garantire il superamento degli ostacoli al pieno dispiegarsi del potenziale di sviluppo e di creazione di posti di lavoro delle PMI.   Le PMI...

Luxottica Group SpA, the world’s largest eyewear maker, reported record full-year profit as sales of Ray- Bans and other frames surged in North America. Adjusted net income rose 11 percent to 687.4 million euros ($768 million), the Milan-based company said Monday after European stock markets closed. Analysts predicted 686.3 million euros, according...

With its distinctive upturned boat shape, smooth creaminess, and perfect combination of chocolate and hazelnut, Gianduiotto is immediately recognizable. This chocolate and hazelnut culinary creation has been a favorite for 150 years now, and the sweet treat has not faltered in providing candy lovers everywhere with joy and delight.   The fam...

by Sam Dangremond   Negroni Week—a charitable homage to the three-ingredient cocktail of Campari, gin, and vermouth (1 part of each)—begins on June 1. More than 1,700 bars and restaurants around the world will mix their favorite Negroni variations and donate a portion of the proceeds from each one sold to a charity of their choice.  ...

By Federico Guerrini   The Internet of Things sector market may be worth trillions of dollars, and Italy's no slouch when it comes to spending on connected objects. According to recent research from the Polytechnic of Milan, the IoT market in the country was worth €1.55bn last year.   "We estimate that in 2014 there were more tha...

by Rochelle Del Borrello   I've always had a soft spot for Sicilian churches which are a bountiful source of art and a depository for local history. From the cathedrals in the major cities to the 'chiesa madre' of any small 'paese', the humble Roman Catholic church contains a wealth of beauty which is hard to resist.   It is a secret...

di Roberto Catania   Il Made in Italy è sempre più apprezzato nel mondo. È quanto emerge dall'ultimo Osservatorio GEA-Fondazione Edison, lo studio basato sull'indice Fortis-Corradini che calcola le eccellenze competitive nel commercio internazionale in base al saldo commerciale.   Tra il 2010 e il 2014 - si legge nel report - il nostr...

Coffee to Italy is what wine is to France or what a good cup of tea is to England. It's a drink that's taken seriously and you'll find it almost anywhere in Italy, whether in a busy café or in your sweet and delicious tiramisu. Basically, the Italians know coffee and they know it well. It is no wonder that Starbucks isn't operating in the country....

by Isabella Bufacchi   Italy has nine pre-assigned Fridays in the 2016 European sovereign rating calendar (*). There are great expectations attached to these nine dates that start from February and are evenly spread throughout the year, once a month with a break during summertime. This year is indeed a special one, given that Italy is seekin...

Lapo Elkann is named for the 12th-century Italian poet Lapo Gianni, who was immortalized in a verse by Dante as one who could "talk about love forever." Lapo Elkann, in fact, is all about love. Soon after we meet, he pulls me in close for a kiss on both cheeks, and I can feel the stubble on his face and smell the Marlboros on his breath.   "...

In Italy, Christmas means many things to many people, whether the focus of the holiday is on its religious roots, family gatherings or the chance to relax. But one thing everyone can agree on is that food plays a big role.   So if you want to do Christmas Italian-style, here are the food and drinks you need for a true festive feast.  ...

Il Fulbright FLTA Program può interessare chi vuole andare ad insegnare la lingua italiana negli Stati Uniti come assistente.Il Fulbright FLTA Program è un programma che consente ai giovani insegnanti di migliorare le proprie capacità di insegnamento, aumentare la propria conoscenza della lingua inglese ed ampliare la propria conoscenza della cultu...