Italy is a peninsula, which means much of its stunning territory is bordered by the sea—about 5,200 miles (8,300 kilometers) of coastline, including both the mainland and its many islands. But who’s in charge of safeguarding these vast maritime borders? For the past 160 years—an anniversary celebrated this year—that responsibility has belonged to t...
Between Italy’s Liberation Day on April 25 and Republic Day on June 2, a surprising trend has taken off on TikTok—one that dives into Italian history, national identity, and collective memory. But this isn't about travel influencers at the Colosseum or picturesque shots of Rome. Instead, Gen Z creators are turning to Dante, the Renaissance, Ancient...
The lira calabrese is one of the most distinctive traditional instruments of Southern Italy, known also for its long and varied cultural history. As its name says, the lira calabrese comes from Calabria, the rugged region forming the “toe” of Italy’s boot, and is very connected with the region’s folk music and storytelling traditions. After having...
Friday, June 6 | 6:30 PM. Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome Street - San Francisco, CA. Free admission | Registration required. REGISTER HERE. TOOLS FOR AFTER DESIGN is a major exhibition curated by Italian architect Maurizio Corrado and conceived by Angelo Gioè that focuses on innovation within the culture of design in Italy, with a...
Amazingly, after watching four episodes of Tucci in Italy I have not booked a ticket to Italia to try some of the delicious food that has been showcased. I’m resigned to longing for it from the TV screen, though Tucci in Italy episode 4, “Abruzzo,” is not making it easy. An isolated region because of its difficult topography — Tucci himself said t...
A groundbreaking bilingual musical journey took center stage at P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy in the heart of Harlem, Manhattan, captivating over one hundred students and families through the dynamic edu-musical Caccia al Tesoro -Treasure Hunt, written and directed by acclaimed Italian performer and educator Simona Rodano, also known...
The mayor of Florence Sara Funaro has blasted the looming closure of the Italian city's US consulate as part of a sweeping reorganisation of the state department by the Trump administration. The major overhaul, which would see 10 embassies and 17 consulates shut down, was formally presented to congress by US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursd...
Dallara and Purdue University started their engines on an innovative partnership at Indianapolis 500 race weekend. The Dallara IndyCar Factory will serve as the new home for Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and pairs Purdue’s unique motorsports engineering program — the only undergraduate, ABET-accredited such program in the country — and D...
On June 8 and 9, Italians will be called to vote on five abrogative referendums Best workplaces for women in Italy: 2025 insights Italy records 3% drop in emissions in 2024, driven by power sector Urban vineyards preserve history, biodiversity in Italy and all around the world Italian tax season: the cinque per mille In Naples, suffregna water is...
As the first summer heat arrives in Italy, the popularity of gelato shows no signs of slowing down, with countless new flavors making their debut. Sales are expected to grow by 4% compared to last season, when the sector nearly reached €3 billion in revenue—up 0.5 to 1% from 2023. Italy remains a nation of gelato lovers, ranking first in Europe wit...
The savings held by families and businesses in Italy exceed 2 trillion euros—specifically, 2.211 trillion. Of that amount, 1.079 trillion is invested in securities, mutual funds, or stocks, while 1.131 trillion is held in bank deposits. These figures come from the Bank of Italy. Milan, in the Lombardy region, ranks first among Italian provinces in...
The world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship is Italian: it will be named Libra and is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, in the Marche region. It is expected to be ready by 2026. The project aims to develop the first Net Zero ship—completely emission-free—by 2035. As of now, traditional propulsion systems, even w...