From Venice to Borgo Egnazia, the Italian Leadership of the G7
Italy is preparing to host the G7 summit for the seventh time, bringing together the leaders of the most industrialized countries: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The event, scheduled for 13 to 15 June in Borgo Egnazia, a luxury resort in Puglia, sees Italy as the main player in setting the agenda a...
Italians win 2024 Atlantic Cup
The Italian team #204 Acrobatica sailed by Alberto Riva and Jean Marre completed their dominate two-week run, becoming the 2024 Atlantic Cup Champions in Portland, ME. After winning the two offshore stages, they also won the first coastal race yesterday with today’s coastal race abandoned due to low visibility from foggy conditions. After claiming...
The final squad of the Italian national team for Euro 2024 has been announced
The final squad of the Italian national team for the upcoming 2024 European Championship has been announced. Among the 26 footballers in the final list, there was no place for three players who were present in the preliminary squad. Luciano Spalletti omitted Riccardo Orsolini, Ivan Provedel, and Samuele Ricci from the list. Additionally, due to inj...
Italian American World War Two veteran dies aged 102 after medical emergency en route to D-Day events in Normandy
A Second World War veteran has died aged 102 while travelling to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Robert "Al" Persichitti, from Rochester, New York, served in the US Navy and was involved in the Allied operation in Japan. he veteran flew overseas with the National World War II Museum Group. After landing in Germany, the group were on a shi...
"Taste of Little Italy" festival arrives in San Diego with best of Italian cuisine
Want to try an authentic Neapolitan pizza or a delicious tiramisu? Then you cannot miss one of the most awaited events of the season: "Taste of Little Italy" which promises two days of delicious tasting and wines with an Italian touch. This gastronomic event will take place on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 from 4 PM to 8 PM Little Italy,...
This new 7-day hiking trail has just opened in Italy’s stunning Dolomites mountains
A new hiking trail winding through the wild, nature-rich landscape of Italy’s Dolomites mountain range has just opened. The Cammino Retico is named after the ancient Raeti people who once lived there in pre-Roman times. It connects various remote villages between the Veneto and Trentino regions. The circular route is 170 kilometres long and can be...
Senator Palumbo Recognizes 2024 Italian American Scholarship Award Recipient Timothy Manzello
Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) proudly announced Timothy Manzello as the recipient of the 2024 James D. Conte Memorial Scholarship for Academic Achievement awarded by the New York Conference of Italian-American Legislators. A standout scholar, athlete, and community leader, Timothy's dedication to academic excellence, athletic prowess, a...
Chiavari: The Ligurian Seaside Town That Never Sleeps
It’s easy for beach bumming enthusiasts to forget that 1.5 million people reside on the Italian Riviera–that’s nearly half the total visitors that touch down on just the Cinque Terre each year. Yes, several small Ligurian towns hibernate come winter. But there are also cities like postcard-perfect Chiavari, with a population that exceeds 27,000, th...
Local Sons of Italy Lodge Recognizes Philanthropic Chef at Fundraising Luncheon
On Sunday, June 2nd, Chef Matthew Pierone was recognized by the Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 with a brief ceremony at his restaurant, The Gourmet Café. He was presented with a “Certificate of Appreciation” in recognition of his ongoing service and generosity to the Sons of Italy and the community of Parsippany Troy Hills. On hand to make...
The Italian Method To Try When Pickling Green Tomatoes This Summer
Green tomatoes are one of summer's treasures. There's nothing quite like a fried green tomato layered onto your sweet heat BLT, except for maybe a grilled cheese sandwich packed with a pickled version of these green fruits. Pickling is a great way to preserve them, but if you plan to pickle your green tomatoes, you are going to want to use this sim...
Things to do in Milan in 7 days: culture, fashion and new trends
Talk about Italian fashion and you immediately think of Milan and its haute couture or pret-a-porter fashion shows. You talk about design and again you think about Milan, you discuss urban planning and contemporary architecture and Milan comes back again and the continuously changing face of its squares and districts. And it is always Milan that co...
Grand Opening of the Carissimo Pinocchio exhibit June 15
The IIC San Francisco, The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Seattle, Comites of San Francisco, and Casa Italiana are pleased to invite you to the Grand Opening of the exhibition Carissimo Pinocchio……. by ADI Design Museum Milano on Saturday June 15th from 3:00-6:00pm with light refreshments and drinks (available for purchase) at Casa Italiana, 13028...