Gia Coppola to Be Celebrated by Filming Italy Sardegna Festival Held on Mediterranean Island (EXCLUSIVE)
Gia Coppola will be honored by Italy’s Filming Italy Sardegna festival where “The Last Showgirl” director will receive the event’s Women Power Excellence Award. In a statement Tiziana Rocca – the marketing guru and current Taormina Film Festival chief who also heads the event in the Italian island of Sardinia – praised Coppola as a fresh voice in...
Clean energy in the Rome Airport Leonardo Da Vinci, even when the sun isn't shining
The largest energy storage system in Italy using hybrid “second-life” batteries was unveiled at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Developed by Enel and Aeroporti di Roma, the project not only contributes to decarbonizing the airport, but also gives a second life to used electric vehicle batteries. It is the only system of its kind that integr...
Mutual, respectful EU-US enrichment says Mattarella meeting NIAF
There is and should always be a mutual and respectful enrichment between the European Union and the United States, President Sergio Mattarella told a delegation of the National American Italian Foundation on Wednesday. "What has developed between the United States and Europe is a relationship of mutual and respectful enrichment, of restitution, a...
Neos Offers First Direct Flight from New York to Italy’s Far South
Travelers now have a new nonstop gateway to southern Italy, as Italian airline Neos has launched its first direct flight from New York’s JFK International Airport to Bari, the capital of the Apulia (Puglia) region. The inaugural flight took off on Tuesday at 5 p.m., marking the start of a weekly service that is expected to continue into the fall. “...
Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of Italian American foundation, blesses their cultural mission
Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work in continuing the spiritual and cultural legacy of their ancestors. Before holding his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father met with board members of the leading Italian American foundation and thanked them for their various...
How the ‘Su Filindeu’ (or ‘Threads of God’) Pasta Recipe Was Almost Lost to Time
What if I told you there was a pasta so special that for more than 300 years pilgrims on the Italian island of Sardinia have trekked 20 miles through the dark just to have a single bowl? What if I told you this pasta was so fiendishly complicated to make that it’s thwarted celebrity chefs and the world’s biggest pasta company? For generations, the...
Jewelry shops on Ponte Vecchio in Florence: a century-long tradition
In Florence, Ponte Vecchio and its jewelry shops are a milestone for all visitors. This ancient crossing is located in the heart of the historic center and is closed to cars, but still very busy with pedestrians. Not only do the goldsmiths' shops exert great charm, but also the particular architecture of this bridge adds charm, making it a place wh...
Italy’s Sardinia Emerges as a Stunning Affordable Mediterranean Paradise with Breathtaking Beaches and Rich Cultural Treasures for Savvy Travelers
Italy’s Sardinia captivates travelers seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean escape by offering jaw-dropping beaches, authentic cultural experiences, and unbeatable affordable luxury. This island gem combines stunning natural beauty with rich history and a variety of budget-friendly options, making it an ideal destination for those who want to enjo...
Where to See Caravaggio and Bernini for Free: 11 Must-Visit Churches in Rome
We’ve all been there. Set off with grand plans of visiting at least two museums a day, over a three-day trip, to get the full-on cultural kick. Then other things inevitably get in the way. How long does the visit take? The line is how long? Tickets cost that much? Suddenly a museum checklist seems less like fun and more like being on a school trip....
Dinner in an ancient mill: the 11 best places to eat and stay
The image of the mill in Italy is now inextricably linked to the Barilla family’s Mulino Bianco. It has been exactly fifty years since the launch of the country’s most famous brand of biscuits and snacks, and in the late 1980s a commercial by Giuseppe Tornatore gave the logo a physical appearance, finding a perfect match in the Mulino delle Pile in...
A Local's Guide to Italian Dining Etiquette
Whether you’re twirling spaghetti carbonara at a rustic trattoria in Rome, tucking into a hearty steak in Florence, or devouring a steaming pizza margherita in Naples, dining out is one of the great pleasures of traveling around il Bel Paese (the beautiful country). But just because you frequent Italian restaurants in the U.S., that doesn’t mean yo...
Hyper transfer: the future of mobility begins in Veneto
Traveling from Venice to Milan in 15 minutes, or from Venice to Rome in 30. It sounds impossible—especially if you imagine doing it inside a magnetically levitating capsule that produces no pollution and consumes less energy than it generates. Yet this could become reality in just a few years. The project is called Hyper Transfer, a Made-in-Italy t...