Long-lost 17th century painting acquired by Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum announced on Friday that it has acquired a long-lost 17th-century painting depicting the Christian saint Mary Magdalene. For perhaps the first time since its creation, the work will be on public view, starting today in the Fort Worth museum’s Louis I. Kahn building. The painting, called Penitent Mary Magdalene, was made by It...
Apulia: the 10 most beautiful villages to visit
Apulia located in the heart of the Mediterranean, is a region in southern Italy that enchants with its beauty, culture and traditions. Known for its long coastlines lapped by crystal-clear waters, centuries-old olive groves stretching as far as the eye can see and picturesque villages that seem suspended in time, Apulia will offer you an authentic...
Fabrizio Ricciardelli (President of the Association of American College and University Programs in Italy)
For those who like us are relentlessly dedicated to promoting everything related to the relationship between Italy and the United States, with a special eye on the Italian American community, the phenomenon of study abroad that brings thousands of American students to Italy every year is extremely important. The Association of American College and...
From Paris 2024 to LA 2028. A Conversation with Italy’s Champions of Sport and Innovation
Thursday September 19 2024, 18:00 (Local time). Technogym Los Angeles - 131 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. By invitation. Feeling inspired by the Paris Olympics and excited for LA28? Celebrate Italy’s first Sports Day in the World with an evening of sport, wellness, and innovation at the Technogym Los Angeles showroom. Join us for a conversatio...
Italy (almost) record-breaking at Paralympics: 10 golds more than Tokyo and Rome 1960 record ever closer
Italy ended the Paris 2024 Paralympics with 71 medals, including 24 golds, 15 silvers and 32 bronzes: surpassed the Tokyo 2020 edition, both as a total number of podiums (there were 69) and in terms of victories (14, with 29 silvers and 26 bronzes). In France, Italy ranks sixth in the medal table, moving up three places from what happened in Japan....
NIAF is proud to announce Carlo Messina as one of our 49th Anniversary Gala Honorees!
Carlo Messina is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Intesa Sanpaolo, a role he has held since 2013. A distinguished figure in the banking industry, Messina began his career at Banca Nazionale del Lavoro and has since climbed the ranks through various leadership roles across Italy’s top financial institutions. In addition to his pr...
Tourism and Economic Development, Puglia at the Italian Festival in Hoboken, USA
The American dream and the inseparable bond with the motherland are at the heart of the celebrations held every year in September on the outskirts of New York City, and 2024 has been an unforgettable event for Italian Americans who dream of traveling to Italy. It is a phenomenon that goes by the name of Roots Tourism, and the traditional Italian Fe...
Italian Jannik Sinner defeats American Taylor Fritz to win US Open men's singles title
Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male champion at the majors in 21 years. World number one Sinner, who won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, became the first Italian man to triumph in New York with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5...
Franciacorta Brings Italian Excellence to the 76th Emmy® Awards
Franciacorta, a symbol of Italian enological excellence, renews its partnership with the Emmy Awards for the fourth consecutive year, bringing an unmistakable touch of Italian flair to one of the most prestigious events in the global television and film industry. The 76th Emmy Awards will take place on Sunday, September 15, at the Peacock Theater i...
Microrobots implanted in the human body: the project of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa
To develop the first generation of implantable microrobots that can navigate the human body in a controlled and noninvasive manner. This is the main goal of I-BOT (Implantable microroBOT), the new project of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa funded by the European Research Council (Erc) with Erc Starting Grants. The project will officially sta...
Knockout Night in Little Italy Packs a Punch for Charity
Get ready to rumble, San Diego! Our beloved Little Italy is about to transform into a boxing ring for one electrifying night. The second annual Punches in Little Italy amateur boxing showcase, set to honor the legacy of Bobby DePhilippis, will light up Washington Elementary. Bobby DePhilippis was the heart and soul of Little Italy. If you’ve ever s...
Italian Embassy in the USA promotes Italian sports day
Within the framework of the first Day of Italian Sport in the World promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Embassy of Italy in Washington and the network of Italian Consulates in the United States will launch a series of initiatives throughout the United States with the aim of promoting Italian sport and its...