A Roma il primo centro italiano di impianti ossei stampati in 3D (e salverà molte vite)
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La pittura mangia smog in grado di abbattere l'inquinamento esterno e dentro le case
Combattere a colpi di pennello l'inquinamento dell'aria, ma anche eliminare muffa, umidità e cattivi odori all'interno di un appartamento, andando anche a risparmiare sui costi delle bollette: è questo che promette di fare Airlite, la vernice ecologica realizzata dal bolognese Massimo Bernardoni. La pittura, completamente naturale, è in gr...
“You say Tomato, I say Pachino” - Il pomodoro di Pachino: the Jewel of Sicilia
When one conjures up a mental list of the most highly prized and sought after foods in the world, delicacies such as Russian caviar, white truffle, or Kobe beef would undoubtedly top it. But in recent years, the Italians have produced yet another culinary superstar- the Pachino tomato, a fruit that is rapidly growing in popularity. Cultiva...
L. Stabilità, recuperati 5 milioni di euro per italiani all'estero
"E' stato approvata in 5a commissione Bilancio, nella seduta notturna di ieri, una riformulazione dell'emendamento 11.179 alla Legge di Stabilità a firma dei senatori del Partito Democratico Micheloni, Turano, Giacobbe e Tomaselli che ripristina risorse per 5 milioni di euro sui capitoli di spesa per gli italiani residenti all'estero nel bilancio d...
Wine Tour in Italy with the Yle, president of Strada del Vino
Ylenia Sambati, Puglia Travel Consultant and owner at YLTOUR (www.yltourcongressi.com) has recently been elected President of the Wine Route "Vigna del Sole" (www.stradadelvinovignadelsole.it) during the association's general assembly. She received a unanimous vote from the associated members among which wine cellars, wine makers and munic...
Italy among the most successful countries for Horizon 2020 SME Instrument
by Claudia Astarita The European Commission has just announced the beneficiaries of SME Instrument funding. As part of the Horizon 2020 programme, the EU has selected more than 150 small and medium enterprises "with a strong growth potential and the ambition to become world-market leaders". All these companies will now further supported wi...
New changes in Italian companies’ relationship with training
by Claudia Astarita Expo Training Observatory is the first Italian fair of training, offering to companies a number of programs to enhance their productive skills. Furthermore, it provides training programs not only to private enterprises, but also to public administration and young professionals. Thanks to the partnership with Mi...
Linen, wool, silk, gold. Eight centuries of embroidery on show in Turin
by Chiara Beghelli Embroidery is a veritable art form, and a very ancient one: the earliest examples of embroidered cloths apparently date back to Ancient Egypt. An art that is not restricted to kindly grandmothers – or women, for that matter. A young (male) medical student from Milan cut his university studies short, in the...
Italy’s Fall Holidays: More Than Just Halloween
by Jessica Andrews Growing up in the States, I had heard two things about the origins of Halloween: 1) that it had originated as a Pagan festival and 2) that it was the secular version of the Catholic All Hallow's Eve. I suppose both could technically be true, as many people believe that All Hallow's Eve (as well as the two days of holiday...
NYPD assisting Italian police with security for the Vatican
by Elizabeth Hur With thousands of pilgrims expected to visit Rome for the Jubilee year, the Italian government invited police from all over the world to assist with security. After the attacks in Paris, Italian officials say they are not taking any chances. So for the first time, a team of New York City police officers are in th...
The Journey Begins: How we made up our minds and decided to buy a house in Le Marche
by Gabrielle Shubert When I first see the house it is about 7:30 on an August evening– that magical moment just before twilight when the heat finally gives up its grip on the day and the air and sky take on a tiny hint of color, beckoning the sunset. We've driven from Venice– about 5 hours, after flying overnight from New York. We'r...
What Not To Order When Eating In Italy
For many travelers, myself included, the highlight of a trip to Italy is often the cuisine. We daydream of the food we will eat, each season bringing it's own bounty of delectable dishes. Travelers, particularly first time visitors, should note that Italian cuisine is very regional and seasonal, so depending on the time of year of your trip and the...