What You Need to Know About Driving in Italy as a Foreigner
There’s a certain romance to driving in Italy. It’s not just the switchbacks that climb through olive-dotted hills or the highways that stretch lazily along the coast. It’s the freedom to veer off the expected path—to stop for a vineyard that wasn’t on your itinerary, to chase the sunset across unfamiliar villages. But for anyone visiting from abro...
New Haven celebrates famed pizzeria, Frank Pepe's, with street corner dedication, marking 100 years
The intersection of Brown and Wooster Streets in New Haven is now marked by a shiny, new sign which reads “Frank and Filomena Pepe Corner. Members of the Pepe family joined state and local leaders in New Haven’s iconic Wooster Street neighborhood Friday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ever-popular Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana. They ma...
This California Expat Found Her Rhythm in Lucca, Italy
"I learned how to work in the US, but I learned how to live in Italy," says Lucia Comnes, an American from the West Coast who has been living in Italy for the past 10 years. Growing up in San Francisco, Lucia heard many Californians speak highly of Italy, saying it was their favorite place they had ever traveled to. Although she, too, wanted to vis...
Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO National Holds Annual Scholarship Dinner
On June 11, 2025, the Orange/West Orange Chapter (O/WO) of UNICO National held its annual scholarship dinner at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ. Chapter President and Scholarship Chair Frank V. Gonnella presided over the evening. The Chapter awards scholarships to students from West Orange High School (WOHS) and Seton Hall Prep. Scholarsh...
Erika Tessarolo: The Italian Cowgirl Revolutionizing Rodeo One Mechanical Bull At A Time
In the heart of Italy’s Lake Garda region, Erika Tessarolo is crafting a revolution in the world of rodeo. As the founder and CEO of M.Art Technology and the creative force behind ShowGames.com, Erika has transformed the mechanical bull into a masterpiece of art, safety, and innovation, earning her the title of the “Italian Queen of Mechanical Bull...
Wishew, the Italian platform that blends social media and crowdfunding
In today’s world, social media is the place where most people—especially younger generations—form relationships and interact with others. At the same time, advances in technology have not only introduced new digital payment tools but also reshaped user behavior and business models. Within this landscape, crowdfunding has emerged as a powerful way t...
Italy's Uffizi to limit selfies after tourist damages painting
Latest incident sparks fresh criticism of tourists behaving badly in Italy's art museums. The director of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence has pledged new selfie limits after a tourist damaged an 18th-century painting while posing in front of it for a photograph on Saturday. The clumsy visitor tore a hole in the bottom corner of the canvas, a portr...
ISSNAF 2025 Young Investigator Awards
ISSNAF annually presents the Young Investigator Awards to exceptional early-career Italian researchers and scholars working in the United States or Canada. These awards celebrate groundbreaking and impactful contributions across a range of academic disciplines. ISSNAF is proud to announce the five 2025 Young Investigator Awards and sincerely thanks...
After the attack in Iran, Italy steps up security at American sites across the country
Energy supply networks, the defense manufacturing chain, key infrastructure, and even executives at companies deemed strategic by the U.S. and Israel are all under renewed scrutiny. The latest phase of conflict, sparked by the attack on Iran, is forcing Italy to step up its game when it comes to preventing potential terrorist threats on its soil. A...
Even robots will fly: actually they're already doing it, in Italy
Robots flying through the air might sound like science fiction, but it’s becoming reality, only in Italy for now.. Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa have achieved a world first: a humanoid robot equipped with jet propulsion has taken flight. The robot, named iRonCub3, managed to lift itself about 20 inches off the ground w...
Romagna Mia! The passionate history of liscio, Italy’s beloved ballroom tradition
Liscio music is a distinctly Italian style of dance music, with an important place in the social and cultural life of many regions of the country, particularly in the north; born in Emilia-Romagna in the 19th century, liscio is a tradition, a form of popular entertainment, and a reflection of how the rhythms of rural and urban Italian society chang...
Little Italy in the Summer is a Celebration of Culture, Community, and Charm
There is magic in San Diego in July. The ocean breeze is infused with a touch of celebration and Little Italy is a vibrant mix of music, flavor, heritage and community. This summer the historic neighborhood invites locals and visitors to sit back and soak in a series of magical events that celebrate community and culture. Whether you're enjoying li...