Etna: A Project to Promote the Territory, Local Festivals and Traditions
In Sicily, visiting the area of the GAL Etna — the Local Action Group — means immersing yourself in a world where time follows the rhythm of harvests, devotion to saints, and the fruits of the land, in a living sacredness that is bound to leave a lasting impression. Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Catenanuova, Centuripe, Maletto, Maniace, Ra...
Onslaught of Italian Movies Set to Hit Fall Festival Circuit, Signaling ‘Great Resurgence’ of Cinema Italiano
Get ready for an onslaught of Italian movies on the post-Venice fall festival circuit. Seven Italian titles are set launch into North America from Toronto. Seven will be bowing into Asia from Busan. Four will screen at the New York Film festival, and six in London. The most significant aspect of these numbers is probably the fact that the New York...
Imagine placing solar panels on the seabed: it's possible, thanks to an Italian project
Italy has often been at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, from solar rooftops and building façades to floating panels on lakes. Now Italian scientists are pushing the boundaries even further - below the surface of the sea. The latest breakthrough comes from a research team working within CNR, the National Research Council of Italy, whic...
U.S. Air Force pilots set for training in Italy
For the first time in history, the United States Air Force has selected a NATO partner nation to provide pilot training. On August 22, the Italian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force signed an agreement that will bring American pilot trainees to the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Sardinia. The “Concept of Operations (CONOP...
Reshaping the future: Italy’s urgent need for skilled workers
Italy stands at a crossroads in its job market. Between now and 2029, the country will have to fill between 3.3 and 3.7 million positions requiring skilled professionals and technicians. This demand is partly fueled by the full application of national recovery efforts - pushing the need for new experts even further. Education and training requireme...
September becomes italy’s second summer
More and more Italians are choosing to stretch the holiday season into September. This year, more than eight million people have decided to spend at least part of their summer break after August, taking advantage of lower prices and smaller crowds. As highways fill with returning families and latecomers heading out for their trips, the country is...
The sweetest job in the world
Ever thought of having the sweetest job in the world? This fall, a major international competition is offering exactly that, the chance to become an official tiramisu taster. One hundred people will be selected to sit on the judging panel and help choose the very best version of Italy’s most beloved dessert. The event will take place in Treviso, th...
‘It made me feel at peace’: This former teacher bought a bargain home in a rural Italian village for a simpler life
She was craving peace and quiet after working as a teacher for 20 years, and Amelia Butler from the US says that buying a bargain home in Italy has given her just that. The 57-year-old now spends half of the year in the rural village of Latronico, located in the deep southern region of Italy’s Basilicata, and the rest in Philadelphia, her home town...
In the heart of the Teramo hills you can sleep inside wine barrels
«The idea was born in 2016, right after the earthquake. We purchased custom-made wood – special wood shaped like a barrel – and we built the barrel here with the aim of creating an earthquake-proof home designed for the four of us: my parents, my sister and I. We built the bathrooms ourselves». This is how Gaia di Sabatino, the very young owner of ...
Reading Sardinian textiles: patterns, practice, and the Samugheo hub
Sardinia’s textile heritage runs from household use to today’s workshops and museums. Wool, linen, and cotton are still woven on horizontal and vertical looms into rugs, bedspreads, saddle bags, and table linens whose motifs are a true symbol of regional identity. The craft survives across the island, but knowledge and active workshops are concentr...
I visited the sleepy Italian city that rivals Venice without the crowds but with empty beaches
It may look a little like the old Italian city in its appearance, with its buildings lining winding canals, but in Ravenna you aren’t pushing and shoving among crowds of fellow tourists — or getting ripped-off at an overpriced restaurant. Once a bustling international hub and the former capital for three different empires, Ravenna is now a sleepy r...
Basilica vs Cathedral in Italy: what’s the difference?
If you’re looking to buy property in Italy, chances are you’ll come across stunning churches and historic buildings in towns and cities nearby. Italy’s rich religious architecture is a big part of its charm, but terms like basilica, cathedral, and duomo can be confusing. What do they mean? And why does it matter? In this guide, we’ll explain the di...