We the ItaliaNews: Italy in english. Episode 32/2025
Early ALS diagnosis breakthrough from Italy-US research collaboration Italian banks show strength, profitability – and new challenges ahead Italy leads Europe in corporate AI training investment Smart working to bring Molise back to life The tricolor flag and the “100% Italian” label – are they still convincing? Italian sports industry drives grow...
Italy cuts the number of stalled projects to record minimum
Public works that remain unfinished in Italy have dropped to an all-time low. So-called “cathedrals in the desert” continue to shrink in number – Italy now has 246 incomplete public projects, down 20 from 266 last year – a 7.5% decline. Over the last decade, since the creation of the Registry of Unfinished Works, these abandoned or stalled infrastr...
Southern Italy steps up digital investment
Southern Italy is entering a new phase of modernization, with a growing number of companies embracing advanced technologies to stay competitive. Over the next three years, a significant share of businesses in the region plan to boost spending on digital transformation, automation, and so-called Industry 4.0 solutions. This shift signals a turning p...
Passport renewal mission in Dallas and Oklahoma
Important Notice for Italian Citizens residing in Dallas and Oklahoma! A passport renewal mission is scheduled for October 1 and 2, 2025. Appointments must be booked exclusively through the Prenot@mi portal and are reserved for residents of Dallas and Oklahoma. The exact address will be provided one week prior to the appointment. Reservations are a...
Milano Cortina - Exhibition
Thursday September 25 2025 - IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. On February 6, 2026, the Olympic flame will light up Milan’s San Siro Stadium, kicking off the 25th edition of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games™. The Italian Cultural Institute and the Consulate General of Italy, in collaboration with the RSI Study Center and the ...
Rome mayor says river Tiber to open to swimmers within five years
Swimming in Rome's river Tiber will be possible within five years, according to the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who reiterated plans announced earlier this summer. Describing it as "an absolutely achievable goal", Gualtieri on Wednesday said he has discussed the project directly with Italy's environment minister Pichetto Fratin and Lazio govern...
Kansas City Royals 1B Jac Caglianone Officially Commits to Italy for 2026 WBC
Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone has officially committed to represent Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining teammate Vinnie Pasquantino as one of the first confirmed Major League Baseball players on the squad. In a recent interview with former MLB player Carlos Baerga, Caglianone confirmed his decision, saying, “I’m gonna play...
Exploring Italy Through the Books of Stefano Benni
Stefano Benni, born in Bologna in 1947, was more than just a writer. He was a storyteller, a journalist, a screenwriter, and above all, a master of imagination. Known for works such as Bar Sport, La Compagnia dei Celestini, and Margherita Dolcevita, he became one of the most distinctive voices in Italian literature. His stories are filled with humo...
A Roundup of Italian Masterpieces Comes to Cowtown
Starting Sept. 14, the venerable Louis Kahn-designed institution in Fort Worth (TX) welcomes Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection, featuring 58 pieces from what is considered one of the largest and most important private collections of ancient art in the world. In the 18th and 19th century, Prince Giovanni Torlonia, a...
Italian Festival to Benefit Veterans this Saturday, September 13 at Manahawkin Elks, NJ
The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will host its first Italian Festival: A Slice of San Gennaro on Saturday, Sept. 13, offering a vibrant afternoon of food, music, and community in support of local veterans. The free public event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge, located at 520 Hilliard Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ. Festiv...
San Gennaro Festival brings music, food, and fun to Little Italy
The 99th San Gennaro Festival is underway in Little Italy in Lower Manhattan. That means live music, zeppole, sausage, peppers, and games. The feast runs until September 21st on Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets. It opens at 11 a.m. and shuts down nightly at 10 p.m. Mario Capparelli, a festival board member, told PIX11 News, “The fe...
U.S. Army Garrison Italy joins Italian partners to commemorate 9/11
Soldiers and firefighters from U.S. Army Garrison Italy joined Italian officials Sept. 11 to mark the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The ceremony, held beside Padova’s Memoria e Luce monument, honored the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Maj. Jonatha...