CIAO inducts Class of 2025 to Soccer Hall of Fame, hands out 21 scholarships
The Community Italian-American Organization of the Berkshires hosted its annual Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, welcoming in the Class of 2025, while recognizing 21 local high school standouts with scholarships. The newest Hall of Famers included Bob Berube, Rex Green, John Haddad, Tony DeMartino, Brian Farley, Mark Girard, Kate...
Vicenza Teen Named Military Youth of the Year for Europe
A senior at Vicenza High School, Avonlea Sparling, has been named the 2025 Military Youth of the Year for Europe for the Boys and Girls Club program, adding another accolade to her list of achievements. Sparling, who serves as captain of both the school’s soccer and volleyball teams and is the president of the National Honor Society, had previously...
San Diego’s ‘Fort Knox’ of Italian cheese
The one-year-old Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge in the heart of Little Italy houses the largest number of imported cheese wheels in San Diego. About 100 of the 40-pound wheels dominate a back wall in the spacious, main dining room. More can be found in the restaurant’s “cheese bar,” where the wheels are carved into bowl-shaped vessels for tossing in cook...
Ride the Giro your way: Discover Italy one pedal at a time
May marks the arrival of the Giro d’Italia, a celebration of cycling that winds its way through Italy’s diverse and captivating landscapes. It’s a time when riders of all levels are encouraged to discover the country’s most picturesque roads and cycling trails, stretching from the Alpine north to the sun-drenched south. Here are six specially desig...
Ferrero Targets the Heart of the U.S.: Peanut Nutella, Square Rocher, and Spicy Tic Tac
Nutella changes its recipe, Ferrero Rocher turns into squares, and Tic Tac gets a Dr. Pepper flavor. Ferrero North America has decided to step up its game: it aims to fully conquer the U.S. market with a wave of new offerings tailored specifically for American consumers. This is confirmed by the list of products the company will present at the upco...
The merendina: a unique Italian snack evolution
The "merendina" is a typical product of the Italian confectionery industry that has no equal in the world. In no other country, in fact, are there single-serve snack products weighing just an average of 35 grams. A recent survey confirms the central role the "merendina" plays in the eating habits of Italians: nearly 8 out of 10 Italians (77%) regul...
Carlo Ancelotti, the most successful soccer coach in the world
Now it's official: "The greatest national team in the history of soccer will now be led by the most victorious coach in the world." With this announcement, the Brazilian Football Federation has confirmed Italian Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as head coach of the Brazilian national team. Ancelotti will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup. "Bringing...
Sebastian Maniscalco to bring back-to-back comedy shows to Mohegan Sun this fall
In August 2017, actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco brought back-to-back comedy shows to the Mohegan Sun Arena. This fall, he's doing it again. On Sept. 12 and 13, Maniscalco will take his "It Ain't Right" tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), the comedian announced in a Facebook post on Monday. Maniscalco started his "It Ain't Right" tour in...
Pope Leo’s New Orleans Italian Ancestry
Much is being written and on TV about Pope Leo's connection to New Orleans. Little is being noted that one of his maternal great-great-grandfathers, Giacomo Martino, was born in 1806 in San Remo Italy. Louisiana-Italians are celebrating this connection to the Vatican. Giacomo Martino’s name became Jacques Martinez in the 1820s after he arrived i...
NIAF Announces Italian Business Leader John Elkann to Receive Special Achievement Award
The National Italian American Foundation is pleased to announce that John Elkann, Chief Executive Officer of Exor N.V., Chairman of Ferrari N.V., and Chairman of Stellantis N.V. will be honored at NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Elkann joins world-renowned tenor maestro Andrea Bocelli, who was previously announced as the...
St. Philip Neri Italian Festival Returns May 15–17 with Food, Music, and Community Spirit
The St. Philip Neri Italian Festival will return for its 2025 celebration from May 15 to 17 in Fort Mill, SC, featuring a packed schedule of entertainment, artisan vendors, and traditional Italian fare. The event takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and is open to the community. Spanning three days, the festival will include live performa...
Minister Tajani signs decree exempting US, G7, and NATO citizens from fingerprint requirement for certain national visas
Since January this year, Italy has extended the requirement to collect biometric data to include long-stay visa applications, in line with efforts to strengthen both its migration system and the security of Italy and the Schengen area. However, this requirement is not intended to place a burden on allied countries – particularly G7 members – or on...