How a 400-Year-Old Italian Family Business is Conquering the U.S. Market
In today's fast-paced global economy, the narrative is often dominated by tech unicorns and disruptive new ventures. Yet, a different kind of success story is quietly unfolding, one built not on algorithms, but on heritage, patience, and centuries of tradition. A prime example is the story of Giusti, a family-run company from Modena, Italy, that ha...
Espresso and tonic? This surprising summer drink is conquering Italy.
When you say Italy, you say espresso. But this summer, Italians are going for something… more surprising. A new coffee trend is taking over terraces from Milan to Palermo: espresso with tonic. Coffee with bubbles and it's tastier than you might expect. What exactly is espresso and tonic?Espresso tonic is a refreshing blend of chilled tonic water (o...
30 + books, movies, podcasts not to be missed before you travel to Italy
Your dream of traveling to Italy is about to come true, and you know very well that organizing a trip is not just about booking flights or finding hotels or Airbnbs to stay in. It's also about gradually immersing yourself in the deep rhythm of Italian culture. Reading, watching films, listening to podcasts, or documentaries helps build an emotional...
Italy passes landmark law to protect jobs for cancer patients and others with serious illnesses
Italy’s Parliament has officially passed a groundbreaking bill that guarantees job protection for individuals battling cancer and other serious chronic or rare illnesses. The legislation, which received broad bipartisan support, covers both employees and self-employed workers, granting them the right to take leave or pause their work activities whi...
US air base in Aviano switches to colonel in command; Italy garrison’s new leadership is Army Strong
A decorated Air Force pilot who has flown more than 1,300 combat hours, including for U.S. operations in the Middle East, is now leading the service’s only permanently assigned fighter air wing south of the Alps. Col. Beau Diers relieved Brig. Gen. Tad Clark of command of the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base on Friday, the installation said in...
Sardinia’s “Domus de Janas” earn UNESCO World Heritage Status, cementing Italy’s global lead
Italy has once again secured its place as the world’s leader in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the ancient “Domus de Janas” becoming the country’s 61st entry on the prestigious list. The decision, made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, keeps Italy one step ahead of China, which this year added the Xi...
Italy sides with EU, seeks calm and a deal in Trump tariff standoff
The EU is responding to US President Donald Trump's tariff threat with a dual-track approach: negotiations with Washington are ongoing, while countermeasures have been temporarily suspended in a strategic effort to de-escalate. The move comes as Trump threatens to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on EU products starting August 1 — a prospect that has pr...
Italy's sunken city returning from the sea
"You're fine. Just don't look down." I hold my breath, take the captain's outstretched hand and board the boat. The waves glimmer beneath my feet; the only thing separating me from the sea is a pane of glass. As our tour sets sail, the vast Bay of Cartaromana opens up before us. Jagged cliffs shoot up from the waves; sunbathers sprawl on the inl...
Netflix Presents Il Mostro: A Haunting Dive into Italy's Most Infamous Serial Killer Case
This October, Netflix commemorates its 10th anniversary in Italy with the release of Il Mostro, a gripping new limited series that brings to life one of the most disturbing chapters in the country’s criminal history. Directed by Stefano Sollima (Gomorrah, Romanzo Criminale), and co-created with Leonardo Fasoli, the four-part series will debut world...
The case of the pink Gronchi: how a mistake turned a stamp into a collector's item
In the panorama of Italian philately, stamp collecting, there is a representative case in which an error led to the birth of one of the most sought-after collectibles. This is the Gronchi rosa, a postage stamp issued by the Italian postal service on April 3, 1961, and withdrawn almost immediately from circulation because of a graphic error concerni...
Minneapolis nonprofit takes travelers across rural Italy: ‘Walk with your hearts’
On a brisk spring morning in Rimini, I stood in a hushed cathedral with 11 other hikers, waiting for a bishop’s blessing. Ahead lay days of strenuous trekking through Italy’s mountainous Emilia-Romagna region to the Sanctuary of La Verna, a Franciscan monastery in Tuscany. Together we would climb and descend for 75 miles on paths, some rugged and s...
In the Footsteps of Horace: A Visit to Venosa
Venosa is a small town in southern Italy that quietly holds an outsized place in the country’s history and cultural heritage. Located in the northern part of the Basilicata region, it sits roughly halfway between Potenza and Foggia, with the latter being the larger and better-connected city. The town is situated at approximately 400 meters above se...