Meloni-Trump relationship to face first post-tariff test at April 17 meeting
Giorgia Meloni has pitched herself as a broker between Washington and Brussels. Next week, at the Oval Office, the Italian prime minister will get a chance to show them what she’s got. Meloni will visit the White House on April 17 “for an official working visit,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed during a briefing Tuesday. The right-wing p...
Seasonal Produce in Italy: A Culinary Guide to the Best Fruits and Vegetables by Season
Italy is renowned for its rich culinary traditions, which are deeply connected to the land and its seasonal bounty. Italians place great importance on fresh, local ingredients, making seasonal produce a cornerstone of their diet. Eating seasonally ensures optimal flavor, nutritional value, and sustainability. Let’s explore Italy’s seasonal produce,...
This hidden Italian island was formed by volcanic eruptions 9 million years ago (locals call it the Mediterranean’s last wilderness)
The jagged silhouette of Isola di Capraia rises dramatically from the Tyrrhenian Sea, a volcanic sentinel standing guard between Italy and Corsica. This rugged gem in the Tuscan Archipelago remains one of Italy’s best-kept secrets – a place where dramatic cliffs plunge into sapphire waters and time seems to slow to the rhythm of lapping waves. An i...
Chefs Who Care: A Night with Lidia Bastianich to Support Pediatric Cancer in New Jersey
The Ashley Lauren Foundation presents its Chefs Who Care event, set to take place on April 29, 2025 at the amazing Addison Park in Aberdeen. This special evening will feature celebrated Italian American chef, Lidia Bastianich as their 2025 Honoree. It promises to be an unforgettable culinary experience benefiting children with cancer and their fam...
Barilla Climbs Ranking of the World’s Most Reputable Companies
Barilla, the world’s largest pasta producer, is also the most well-reputed company in the food sector globally, according to a new report. A research firm called RepTrak, which publishes yearly reports on the reputations of corporations, based the findings from 211,000 responses to its own unique survey across 14 major economies, having collected t...
In Lucca, the Made in Italy that conquered America: the exhibition on the postwar creative renaissance
A crucial decade, a cultural and productive renaissance, an all-Italian story that crossed the ocean. From April 5 to June 29, 2025, the Ragghianti Foundation of Lucca is hosting in the San Micheletto Monumental Complex the exhibition Made in Italy. Destinazione America 1945-1954, an exhibition project that recounts, with rigor and passion, the fun...
Bari, Tropea, Matera And Trento In Italy Showcase The Country’s Undiscovered Beauty With Breathtaking Landscapes Ancient Caves And Authentic Cultural Experiences
Bari, Tropea, Matera, and Trento in Italy offer a perfect escape from overcrowded tourist hotspots with stunning scenery, rich history, and authentic experiences. Venice has become the world’s first major city to implement a unique visitor fee, aiming to curb overtourism and safeguard its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The €5 (£4.30) charg...
Visit Servigliano: the ideal town with two names
Between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines mountains, Servigliano is a small town of the beautiful Marche region, famous for its iconic quadrilateral walls, its story of rebuilding which for many decades had given another name to the town and for its role during the two world wars in the XXth century. Thanks to stunning landscapes, beautiful archit...
Beauty that heals: art and medical care in Italian hospitals
An artwork can help patients suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer or degenerative diseases. It makes a patient feel better because it stimulates the same brain areas as seeing a loved one. Visiting exhibitions and events, listening to concerts, watching a movie, or attending a theater performance can slow down aging and the onset of hea...
Recycling and sustainability in Italy: stories of excellence and innovation
The world of recycling and sustainability in Italy continues to reveal wonderful stories of excellence, resilience, and innovation. The first comes from Vicenza, in Veneto, where the company SICIT is teaching the world how to protect the environment and transform waste products into natural fertilizers for agriculture through the circular economy....
The meeting industry in Italy is worth 11 billion euros
The meetings industry is a rapidly growing sector, capable of generating positive economic impact on the venues and regions involved. The sector attracts over 27 million participants annually from all over the world, contributing to a total spending of nearly 9 billion euros. 42% of the spending is related to accommodation, while 29.9% is attribute...
American Bases in Italy: US civilians have been invited to leave with early retirement or voluntary exits
After the halt to hiring for Italian civilian employees at the U.S. military bases in Vicenza and Aviano (Pordenone), the Department of Government Efficiency of the United States (Doge) has also implemented cuts to the U.S. civilian staff. Recently, workers at the two bases in northeastern Italy, mostly clerks and service workers, received...