Italian Shipbuilder Fincantieri to Hire Up to 1,500 Workers in U.S., CEO Says
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is planning to hire up to 1,500 workers in the U.S., amid crippling labor shortages and increased global defense spending. The state-owned company has been present in the US since 1942, and is benefiting from increased demand across its three core businesses - cruise ships, warships, and submarines - as Western count...
Why Pastina Soup Is Known As 'Italian Penicillin'
When we're sick, we don't have the energy or the brain capacity to do very much. On a regular Tuesday night, maybe you're in the mood for grilled salmon and veggies, but feeling under the weather makes preparing such a meal seem like an impossible task. While there are a variety of foods that people turn to when they feel sick, a staple in any Ital...
Lady Gaga Surprises with Bourbon Street Performance of 'Hold My Hand' for New Orleans Attack, L.A. Fires Ahead of 2025 Super Bowl
Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl. The pop megastar, 38, delivered a surprise tribute in honor of the New Orleans terror attack in January and the Los Angeles wildfires as well as the deadly airplane crashes in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. and those affected by Hurricane Helene in a prerecorded segment that aire...
Happy National Pizza Day in the US 2025!
Today, February 9th, is National Pizza Day in the United States, while World Pizza Day is celebrated on January 17th. To properly honor this Italian culinary masterpiece, here are some fascinating facts that you may not know. Pizza has incredibly ancient origins. Some believe that even the Etruscans consumed a version of it in large quantities. The...
National Museum of Italian American History Commission Act
Please support H.R. 9987 National Museum of Italian American History Commission Act, which would create a planning commission to examine the feasibility of establishing a Smithsonian Museum of Italian American History. Every major Italian American organization in the country has endorsed this bill. All of the bipartisan Chairs and Co-Chairs of th...
Italian Basketball league president affirms that NBA in Europe 'will happen'
LegaBasket Serie A President Umberto Gandini spoke during the presentation of the next Cup Final Eight, scheduled for February 12-16. Among the topics discussed was the one related to the concerns that a possible NBA arrival could lead to the birth of a new league. "There is a lot of talk about it and it will happen," he argued. "The point is that...
US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of potential tariffs
US importers have been hoarding Italian bubbly prosecco as a buffer against the potential effects of tariffs that President Trump has threatened to impose on EU products. The Union of Italian Wines trade association reports that following Trump's election, US imports of Italian sparkling wine, 90% of which is prosecco, increased by 41% in November,...
Sebastian Maniscalco To Perform in NY and NJ in March
Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco has officially announced his 2025 "It Ain't Right" tour. Building on the extraordinary success of his 2024 run, which saw multiple sold-out shows and record-breaking performances, Maniscalco continues to make history as one of the most influential figures in comedy. The tour will add 2...
U.S. tariff threats: a huge problem that could impact Italian exports
New tariffs could result in significant losses for Italian exports to the U.S., with estimates ranging from 3 billion euros at a 10% tariff to as high as 12 billion if tariffs rise to 20%. Analysts from the OECD, Svimez, and other organizations are expressing pessimism about the economic outlook. Italian entrepreneurs are particularly concerned, as...
An invaluable opportunity from the Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast GA Chapter
The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast GA Chapter is proud to offer an exclusive 6-hour Webinar program produced in partnership with The French America Chamber of Commerce Southeast-ATL. There is a wonderful discount for our friends of We the Italians! This is a wonderful opportunity. The webinar is conducted by David Nour, internationally...
The Russo Brothers’ Video Podcast ‘Pizza Film School’ Returns for Season 3
The Russo Brothers’ video podcast series “Pizza Film School” will return Feb. 12, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday on AGBO’s YouTube channel. New to this season, the episodes will also be available as an audio-only podcast on all major streaming platforms. Previous seasons of “Pizza Film School” will also be available on streaming platfo...
Italian fine wines are the most appreciated in the US. And growth margins are still enormous
30% of U.S. consumers define themselves as “real user” of fine wines, with a predominance of consumers who are Millenials, men, belonging to the upper class, and with a marked curiosity towards foreign wines. And, after “made in the US” wines, Italian fine wines are the most consumed by Americans in the past year, thanks to their increasing reputat...