Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO convinces the Americans: export sales up 57% in the last two years
American consumers increasingly appreciate authentic Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO: this is demonstrated by export figures that show a +57% increase in sales and +43.5% in volumes in just two years. Marco Pulici, Vice President of the Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO Consortium, comments on the trend of the export market as follows: "Between 2022 and 2024 w...
This Italian Region Is a Trending Destination This Summer—and It Has 311 Miles of Gorgeous Coastline and Turquoise Waters
Italy is a top summer travel destination for Americans; that’s really nothing new. What could be as alluring as the idea of sipping Aperol Spritzes, gorging oneself on pasta, and strolling sun-drenched cobblestone streets? And while major cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice will always be popular for those experiences, other destinations across...
The Art Of Aging: Inside the Secretive World of Italy’s Balsamic Vinegar Tradition
Everyone knows balsamic vinegar: it’s in supermarkets around the world and often mistaken as just another salad dressing ingredient. But its real story is far richer – and far more exclusive. As British journalist Giulia Crouch recently highlighted in her piece for The Times, there are two very different worlds within the category: one is mass-mark...
Viva Italia: how cycling manufacturing is returning to its spiritual home
With the mounting pressure from US tariffs on bikes made in Asia, is the cycling industry heading for an era of more home-grown production? If so, Italy is in a fine place to bring more production onshore and return to the glory days of Italian-made bicycles. At its peak, Italian bike manufacturing was the envy of the world. Bicycle behemoth Bianch...
The Peculiar Charm of San Marino, a Small Sovereign Nation Big on Local Pride
Is San Marino a heroic ode to liberty or just a glorified souvenir shop that declared independence? My skepticism toward the world’s oldest republic — a small enclave bordered by Italy (but mostly the province of Rimini) on all sides — had put me off visiting, despite living a short train and bus ride away. The Italians I know harbor generally bad...
Nastro Rosa Tour: the Sailing Tour of Italy
The fifth edition of the "Marina Militare Nastro Rosa Tour," the Sailing Tour of Italy organized to promote the values and brand of the Italian Navy, has set sail from Venice in the Veneto region. Created with the goal of uniting the three core disciplines of sailing—offshore, inshore, and board—into a single event, the 2025 edition of the Tour wil...
Gattuso named Italy coach as the Azzurri aim to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup
Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country’s already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was fired last week after Italy lost its opening qualifier 3-0 at Norway to spark fears that the four-time champion will fail to qualify for a third...
Around 50,000 young farmers driving innovation and sustainability in Italy’s countryside
Roughly 50,000 young farmers are currently working across Italy’s countryside, blending sustainability with creativity. They represent a vital pool of talent that will help shape the future of Italian agriculture—and the nation as a whole. These young entrepreneurs are at the forefront of agricultural businesses that are pushing through heavy burea...
Italy set to be one of the top travel spots again this summer
Italy is once again shaping up to be one of the most popular destinations for international travelers this summer. Travel forecasts show strong interest in vacationing across the country, with 18.6 million international air passengers expected. Demand is clearly rising, with bookings up 17.9% compared to the same time last year. These numbers place...
Say ciao to these alcohol-free takes on Italian aperitivo classics
Between 6 and 8 p.m. each evening, bars and cafes across Italy buzz. For Italians, the tradition of aperitivo represents less a happy hour and more a state of mind. This golden hour that beautifully separates work from free time offers friends and family a chance to gather over cocktails and conversation. The word for aperitivo comes from the Lati...
Where to find Florence’s most enchanting gardens and how to get in easily
I bet that when you think of Florence, the first images that come to mind are those iconic ones of the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, the Giotto Campanile, and that’s fair, but this is not just a city of art; Florence is very lush! Did you know? Here, there are places where the wind whispers through your hair, in large and fragrant gardens, while time...
Silvia Limoncini appointed new Director General for Italians abroad
Silvia Limoncini is the new Director General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A Minister Plenipotentiary, Limoncini succeeds Luigi Maria Vignali, who had led the Directorate since May 2017. Born on September 28, 1967, in Perugia, Limoncini earned a degree in political science in 1993 and entered...