Vittori To Unveil AI-Engineered Hypercar Concept With Pininfarina In Miami
Vittori, a new ultra-luxury automaker founded in 2023, will unveil its first hypercar next month at an exclusive, invitation-only event in Miami. Developed in collaboration with Pininfarina, the Italian design house behind some of Ferrari and Maserati’s most celebrated icons, the debut concept signals a bold entry into the world of cutting-edge per...
These 2 Italian Regions Produce The Most Olive Oil
Behind Spain, Italy is the second-largest global olive oil producer. For centuries, olive trees have thrived in the climate of the Mediterranean. Italy and the areas of former Ancient Rome have been growing olive trees since antiquity, dating as far back as 4,000 B.C. It's no wonder that Italian olive oil is a prized commodity all around the world....
Paolo Sorrentino’s Buzzy Drama ‘La Grazia’ Gets U.S. Release Date
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, widely hailed as a return to form for the 2013 Oscar winner, has locked down its theatrical release date in North American cinemas. Mubi will open La Grazia in theaters on Dec. 5, teeing up a potential Oscars campaign for its inimitable Italian star, Toni Servillo. La Grazia opened the 82nd Venice Film...
I’ve Lived in Italy for Over 40 Years—These Are the Most Beautiful Islands No One Talks About
Everyone's heard of Sicily, Sardinia, and fashionable Capri, but when it comes to enchanting islands, Italy has much more to offer than the usual headline acts. And few people realize that the country's coastline is actually peppered with over 350 idyllic islands, from picture-perfect Favignana to car-free Panarea to rugged Marettimo. Some islands...
New Mural Puts Down “Roots” on W45th Street
A towering new mural has sprouted on W45th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues in Hell’s Kitchen, transforming a once-muted wall into a vibrant statement on strength, belonging and sustainability. Commissioned by international nonprofit Yourban2030, the same group behind the Botanical Pulse mural in Hell’s Kitchen Park, the piece continues their c...
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
According to JamesEdition, a portal for foreign buyers seeking homes over £500,000, buyer inquiries in Puglia grew by 62 per cent last year, compared to just 1.2 per cent in Tuscany. This surge in interest has prompted major real estate agencies to establish a presence in the region, with Coldwell Banker opening seven offices since 2022 and Engel...
“Andiamo” Mini-Documentary Showcases Italian American Baseball Foundation’s Mission to Grow Baseball In Italy; Will Debut on Ciao Usa Tv
The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) is proud to announce the release of “Andiamo”, a powerful new mini-documentary chronicling its mission to grow baseball across Italy. It will debut on CIAO USA TV on Saturday, September 6. Through its non-profit efforts, IABF recently spearheaded a series of youth development camps, hosting four clini...
The Shroud of Turin: Relic, Forgery, or Something in Between?
Today, we’re exploring a centuries-old cold case: a linen cloth, almost four meters long, carrying the faint imprint of a man. Some see in it the burial shroud of Jesus, others a brilliantly executed medieval forgery. For centuries, it has stirred faith, skepticism, and curiosity in equal measure. Today, the Shroud of Turin remains one of the most...
The trendy Italian restaurant in NYC that world's best tennis players are dining at
As the US Open heats up, tennis's biggest stars are unwinding off-court at a chic Midtown Italian spot; Osteria Delbianco. The stylish Italian hotspot, tucked just off Madison Avenue on East 49th Street, has become a ritual stop for the world's best as they carbo-load before match day. It's attracted the likes of World No. 1 and No. 2 Jannik Sinner...
The numbers of Italian cinema and audiovisual 2024
Presented during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the new report “The Numbers of Italian Cinema and Audiovisual 2024” offers a detailed overview of a sector that continues to grow in cultural and economic significance. The findings show that 2024 was a year of consolidation for Italian cinema and the broader audiovisual industry - a per...
Kind of a Fig Deal: The Italian Garden Project Preserves Old World Plants, Traditions
Mary Menniti wants to see her Italian roots (and yours!) sprout up in gardens throughout the United States.In 2011, the Forest Hills resident founded The Italian Garden Project, a nonprofit that documents, preserves and shares the agrarian culture of Italian-Americans, including both sets of her grandparents. As a child, Menniti followed her grandf...
New film follows one Italian American hero 9/11 family - whose 3 sons are following in their slain NYPD detective dad’s footsteps
This 9/11 hero’s legacy is larger than the big screen. The sons of an NYPD detective who was killed when he courageously charged into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 are following in their father’s large footsteps — and a new movie documents their call to serve. Opening in select theatres on Friday, “Twin Towers: Legacy” follows the story...