This Sub-Region of Italy Is Puglia’s Best-Kept Secret
Driving the Litoranea del Gargano–the coastline of Gargano–that snakes along the “spur” of Italy’s boot, centuries-old fishing trabucchi are revealed, their wooden arms stretching over the sea. In Gargano, Puglia’s northern promontory, the whitewashed villages and idyllic beaches feel quintessentially Puglian, but inland, nearly 500 square miles of...
Discover Viareggio, the most populous town in Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the largest regions in Italy by area and ranks ninth in terms of population. This Central Italian region is home to both major cities, such as Florence, and smaller towns and perfectly preserved medieval villages. But have you ever wondered which is the most populous town in Tuscany? The answer is Viareggio—here’s why. Viareggio,...
Spoleto, Umbria — Italy's “Purest City”
Welcome to Umbria, the “green center” of Italy — home to St. Francis’ stunning Assisi, the university (and chocolate capital) town of Perugia, swaths of alluring forests where wild truffles hide, and the world-famous wines of Montefalco. But there is yet another treasure within the borders of Umbria, a vibrant town brimming with history, art, and a...
Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now leads as main news source
According to data from the Italian Communications Authority, traditional media in Italy are struggling against the competition from digital platforms, but a significant portion of the population, around 30%, has little trust in social media as a source of news. Since 2023, television has lost its position as the main source of information, surpasse...
A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed
In the coming days, just over thirty thousand old Italian laws will be repealed. All at once. These laws, when repealed, will join the approximately 94,000 already abolished, out of a total of 204,272 that came into force since the unification of Italy in 1861, according to a 2023 census. So, more than half of the enacted provisions no longer exi...
Boston: Cristina Basso receives the career award from the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
Cristina Basso, a professor at the University of Padua, has been awarded the 'Distinguished Achievement Award 2025' for her outstanding scientific contribution and valuable clinical work at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) conference currently taking place in Boston. Cristina Basso's keynote lecture focused on the contrib...
The U.S. Consul General in Naples Visits the Filangieri Museum: Benjamin Franklin’s Letters Illuminate Italian-American Enlightenment Ties
On Thursday, March 20, the U.S. Consul General in Naples, Tracy Roberts-Pounds, visited the Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum, accompanied by Antonella Di Vaio and Beatrice Pelli of the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General. She was welcomed by Paolo Jorio, Director of the Filangieri Museum; Riccardo Imperiali di Francavilla, represe...
BookTuberPrize – 2025 Edition
The Consulate General shares information about following 2025 Edition of the BookTuberPrize, sponsored by Italian Center for Books and Reading of the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Merit and extended abroad by MAECI, for all Students in the Italian programs abroad. The deadline for applications is next Apri...
Italy vs United States Healthcare Systems: A Guide
In Italy, all citizens have access to the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), which automatically covers citizens and legal foreign residents. This national health system is funded by taxes that all citizens pay into. This allows residents to receive mostly free primary care, inpatient care, and health screenings. In addition, other benefits such a...
Pistoia, the capital of green
From the moment you arrive in Pistoia , it seems as if you are in a city wrapped in a green blanket. This image is not just a modern suggestion, but is rooted in a centuries-old tradition that has made Pistoia famous for its cultivation and nursery gardening. As far back as the Middle Ages, there were gardens within Pistoia’s city walls dedicated t...
Hydrogen-powered trains to be introduced in northern Italy
Residents and visitors to Valcamonica, an Alpine region in northern Italy, will be able to ride hydrogen-powered trains from next year. The pioneering project, the first of its kind in Italy and supported by an investment of 367 million euros ($396 million), marks a significant adoption of hydrogen fuel for a rail line, despite the high production...
A traditional guide to Italy's flours
Flour is one of the most essential ingredients in Italian cuisine, connected as it is with the country’s culinary traditions and history. From the ancient grains cultivated in Roman times to the finely milled flours used today for pasta, bread, and desserts, each type of flour tells a story of regional diversity and craftsmanship. While wheat flou...