“Made in Italy” takes over Rio Olympics
A swimming record just one hundred days before the Olympics Games is a record in itself, given the tough weeks Rio de Janeiro is presently going through, struggling with a request for impeachment against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, a health emergency and street protests. As it awaits the arrival of the Olympic torch that hit the ro...
How to enjoy summer on the Amalfi Coast
August has arrived and with it the peak summer season on the Amalfi Coast. The beaches are crowded and colorful, the water is refreshing and the days perfect for heading to the beach. Whether you're packing your bag for a summer holiday on the Amalfi Coast or simply dreaming of your next getaway, here's a look at some of my favorite ways t...
The Messiah Stradivarius returns to Cremona
by Lorenzo Zanini For classical music lovers, it is a true legend, somewhat like Diego Armando Maradona for soccer fans. The legendary Messiah Stradivarius, the most valuable and famous violin in the world, will be displayed in Cremona at the Violin Museum until December 18. The musical instrument was built by Antonio Stradivari in 1716, in...
Rome "ideal for an American education"
By John Phillips Italy must follow the USA and create more private universities to prevent the Italian youth workforce becoming "marginalised," American University of Rome President Richard Hodges says. "We are in a global market, not just a national one, so this needs to be reflected in people's education," Dr Hodges told the Italian Insider...
X Conferenza Ambasciatori - “L’Italia attrae il mondo”: focus su diplomazia crescita
Diplomazia per la crescita, attrazione degli investimenti esteri, internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane. Saranno questi i temi principali della X Conferenza Ambasciatori, in programma il 18 e 19 dicembre alla Farnesina. Un appuntamento che, quest'anno più che mai, sarà incentrato sul ruolo dei diplomatici italiani nella strada dell...
Ara Pacis explores the Emperor's politics and propaganda
As celebrations of the bimillennium since the death of Augustus continue, Rome hosts the exhibit L'arte del comando. L'eredità di Augusto, at the Museo dell'Ara Pacis until September 7th. The event marks the first Roman Emperor's capacity to win the consensus and approval that would allow him to become a model and source of inspiration, even after...
Major Exhibit about Michelangelo Opens in Rome
An extraordinary exhibition to mark the 450th anniversary of Michelangelo's death – 18 February 1564 – is opening today in Rome at the Musei Capitolini, located in Piazza del Campidoglio, the very same square Michelangelo designed and made famous around the world. "Michelangelo. Incontrare un artista universale" features 70 works by the Tu...
Il superdollaro traina gli arrivi Usa nel nostro Paese
Sarà il superdollaro a trainare l'incoming in Italia nei prossimi mesi. La volata della moneta e la ripresa dell'economia stanno facendo aumentare la propensione ai viaggi degli statunitensi. Un monitoraggio dell'Enit su 190 operatori presenti in 28 mercati stranieri rivela che l'Italia si colloca al primo posto delle destinazioni europee più ambit...
Nerio Alessandri, Jeffrey Immelt Honored at Leonardo Prizes
By Cynthia Martens The 20th annual edition of the Leonardo Prizes, which recognize industry leaders who promote a positive image of Italian manufacturing abroad, took place on Monday in Rome at the Quirinal Palace, official residence of Italian president Sergio Mattarella, who distributed the awards. Jeffrey R. Immelt, the America...
Five years and 20 million euros for the Colosseum reconstruction
Five years and an estimated 20 million euro investment to reconstruct Rome's iconic Colosseum: this is the announcement made by Italian Minister Franceschini regarding the most visited monument in Italy. As reported by ANSA, the time-frame includes both studies and actual work, including the facade and floor area. An international competit...
Basil grown underwater in Italy
Diving enthusiasts in Liguria, North East Italy, have launched an experimental underwater basil crop in the hope that they can develop the idea and export basil to drier areas across the globe. Sergio Gamberini, CEO of Ocean Reef, an Italian-American company specialising in underwater communication systems, came up with the idea to grow plants unde...
This 61-Year-Old Hotel Has Never Had a Single Guest
by Laura J. Vogel Italy is well known for its delizioso pasta, bello countryside, many beaches and often dysfunctional politics. But it also boasts at least one "ghost" hotel. Most Americans have never heard of Grande Hotel de Calogero. But the hotel complex in Sicily has been under construction for decades and has never hosted a single gu...