A special city hosts Special Olympics: Games come in March to Turin, a city of art, industry and history
The city of Turin, Italy, will host the Special Olympics World Winter Games from March 8 to 15. Italy has hosted regular Olympics games which are held every four years on three occasions, the winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo in 1956, the Summer Olympics in Rome in 1960 and the Winter Olympics again in in 2006. Because of this it is well prepare...
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...
The 13 Newest Additions to the Official 'Most Beautiful Villages in Italy' List
In 2002, a group of mayors in Italy founded the non-profit association I Borghi più belli d’Italia to promote and revitalize the country’s small, rural towns and their history. The name of the association says it all: “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.” The mission is to enhance and promote the beauty, quality of life, and the historical, ar...
Joe DeVito Brings His Trademark Wit to BPAC
Bradshaw Performing Arts Center will welcome back comedian Joe DeVito, a familiar face from Fox News Channel’s “Gutfeld!” on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. DeVito’s return engagement promises an evening of sharp observational humor, clean material, and his signature deadpan delivery. DeVito, a regular panelist and writer for the popular late-night show...
In Pompeii, increased tourist flows do not depend on new excavations or reopening of domus: a new study
An interdisciplinary study conducted by theUniversity of Salerno, in collaboration with the Pompeii Archaeological Park, analyzed the possible correlation between new excavation campaigns andincreased tourist flows. The results, published in the latest issue of the journal Values and Evaluations, DEI - Tipografia del Genio Civile, highlight theabse...
Masseria, now open in Morristown, seeks to blend rustic charm with upscale steakhouse vibe
Now open in Morristown: Masseria Italian Steakhouse, the latest venture from Joe Cetrulo and Trinity Hospitality Group, which includes Sirena in Long Branch and Stella Marina in Asbury Park. Cetrulo is a Morris Township resident who owned (and was the chef at) La Campagna in Morristown from 1995 to 2012. He'd been looking to start a restaurant clos...
‘Vermiglio’ director Maura Delpero on the universe hidden in the Italian Alps
Director Maura Delpero took matters into her own hands when it came to making her film “Vermiglio” feel real. That started with scouting locations herself, and meeting the locals there. “I myself went to the places, the secret places, where I thought I could find the real people and to convince ... I went to bars and convinced them to go to castin...
Italy’s Space Industry Sees 27% Growth in U.S. Market, Targets Further Expansion with 50 Companies at Key Trade Events
Italian aerospace industry leaders are engaging with major players from North America and beyond. From Florida to Colorado, passing through Texas and Washington, the recent SpaceCom in Orlando—one of the world's top commercial space trade fairs—marked the beginning of a quarter packed with key events. More than 50 top Italian space tech companies w...
Italy's cruise industry in 2025: growth, leadership, and record-breaking numbers
In 2025, both the number of cruise passengers in Italy and the number of ships calling at Italian ports are expected to increase. In Liguria, nearly one in six tourists comes from cruise ships—no other region comes close to this figure. According to forecasts, in 2025, cruise passengers in Italy will reach 15.3 million, marking a 6.9% incre...
February 10, the Day of Remembrance: honoring the victims of the Foibe and the Italian exodus
Established twenty years ago, this commemoration aims to keep alive the memory of the victims along the eastern border in the post-World War II era and of the exodus of Italians from Istria, Fiume, and Dalmatia following the advance of Tito’s army. A year ago, the government approved a bill to establish the Museum of Remembrance in Rome. The...
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...
Emilia Romagna’s flood prevention plan: strategies for a resilient future
The President of Emilia Romagna and a delegation from ANBI, the National Association for Land Reclamation and Irrigation - which coordinates all land reclamation consortia in Italy - have presented a new water management and flood prevention plan. This initiative goes beyond listing new infrastructure projects; it also introduces new regula...