These papal tailors aren’t expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope
Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn’t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church — at least from the two best-known papal tailors. That isn’t stopping Ranieri Mancinelli, who opened his ecc...
Italian Tennis Domination: Musetti Joins Elite Top 10 Club with Sinner and Berrettini
In a groundbreaking achievement, Lorenzo Musetti has solidified his presence as the fourth active Italian player to break into the top 10 of the ATP Rankings. The 23-year-old rising star showcased his prowess during the 2025 Madrid Open, capping off an impressive clay season with a quarter-final appearance following his remarkable runner-up finish...
Italy's economy holds up in first quarter thanks to domestic demand
The Italian economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, a slightly stronger reading than expected thanks to positive domestic demand which offset a negative impact from trade flows. On a year-on-year basis, first quarter gross domestic product in the euro zone's third largest econo...
"La Reggia liberata" when Caserta hosted the headquarters of the Allied forces in Europe
The American Consul General in Naples Tracy Roberts-Pounds attended the inauguration of the exhibition "La Reggia Liberata," organized at the State Archive of Caserta. The exhibit retraces the days when the Royal Palace, the site of the signing of the German surrender on April 29, 1945, became the headquarters of the Allied forces in Europe. During...
AI brings D'Annunzio back to life: hologram of the Vate at Vittoriale will interact with visitors
On May 3, 2025, the Vittoriale degli Italiani will celebrate a symbolic date: the 50th anniversary of the opening to the public of the Priory, the home of Gabriele d’Annunzio, with a day-long event entitled Culture is the brightest of long arms. The initiative, promoted by President Giordano Bruno Guerri, will see the participation of Culture Mini...
Forget the conclave, cardinals are already negotiating in Rome’s pizza parlours
As cardinals prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel in a few days to elect a new pope, they are engaged in intense discussions over plates of carbonara and bottles of wine in the Borgo, the village-like quarter of cobbled lanes, tiny piazzas and ornate fountains that lies a few yards from the walls of the Vatican City State. One is partial to grilled...
Tennis meets the great beauty of Rome
The prequalifications for the Italian Open, the tennis tournament held in Rome at the Foro Italico, one of the most important events in the ATP and WTA circuits, started yesterday. The main draw, from May 6 to 19, will feature the top champions of the sport in a tournament that has been held since 1930, for both men and women. This year, the world...
The Italian blue economy
The Blue Economy plays a growing and significant role in Italy, contributing over 60 billion euros annually and employing more than a million people. Between 2019 and 2023, the number of companies in this sector increased by 4.3%, while the overall business base in Italy shrank by over 2%. The Blue Economy encompasses a wide range of activities, in...
Renaissance dominion and hierarchy: art, nature, and science in Caprarola’s Palazzo Farnese
In the early nineteenth century, when the great French writer Stendhal visited Florence, he claimed that he was so overwhelmed by the town’s vast accumulation of culture that he fainted. This condition has become famously known as the Stendhal Syndrome, sometimes even referred to as the Florence Syndrome. But this is an experience that the traveler...
The most beautiful beaches of Lake Garda: where to swim and what to see
If you love swimming in crystal-clear fresh waters, if you dream of a holiday that combines unspoiled nature, history and local culture, Lake Garda is your perfect destination. Imagine waking up in the morning with the sun rising over its calm waters and being able to admire the majestic mountains that surround it, rich in woods, wouldn't you feel...
Trailer released for Netflix documentary on Mercedes F1's Antonelli
The trailer for an upcoming documentary on Formula 1 hotshot Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been released ahead of its premiere next week. Netflix will publish ‘The Seat’ on Monday 5 May, and it will be a 45-minute documentary charting the previous year of the Italian’s life as he geared up for his promotion to F1. In August of last year, Mercedes annou...
Delta set to launch direct flights to Catania, Sicily, from JFK in May
Delta has just announced it’s about to be the first U.S. airline to offer direct flights to Catania, Sicily. The flights start next month out of JFK International Airport. “Delta is opening this long-unserved market, providing travelers unparalleled access to Sicily’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes,” Delta representatives said in a state...