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...
READ MOREThe University of Bologna, located in the heart of the Italian city by the same name, is unanimously recognised as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Founded in the early 11th century, this iconic institution has played a crucial role in the development of higher education, the dissemination of knowledge and the fostering of...
READ MOREIn the hilltop village of Castelvetro di Modena, they were dancing in the streets. It was mid-September, and the revelers were there for the town’s annual Sagra dell’Uva, or Grape Festival. All over the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, winemakers were picking, pressing, and fermenting the latest vintage of Lambrusco, a predominantly red s...
READ MORESince 1956, Ferrarini has been at the heart of Italy’s rich culinary tradition. Born in the historic villa of Rivaltella, nestled in the rolling hills of Reggio Emilia, Ferrarini has become one of Europe’s most respected producers of Italian cured meats. With a deep-rooted commitment to quality, authenticity, and innovation, Ferrarini positions its...
READ MOREThe Castle of Gropparello, a majestic and fascinating medieval fortification whose foundation dates back to the Carolingian period, surrounded by Guelph walls and perched around the mighty Donjon, is an exclusive destination, perfect for those who wish to treat themselves to a unique experience in a marvelous historic residence. This magnificent ar...
READ MOREThe Consortia safeguarding Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma, two of Italy’s most iconic PDO products, will exhibit at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from May 18 to 20. Their presence forms part of the EU-backed campaign “Distinctly, Deliciously, European,” highlighting the quality, heritage, and distinctive flavours of Euro...
READ MOREA leaning medieval tower in the centre of Bologna that was cordoned off due to the risk of its collapse is expected to be stabilised and restored by late 2028, the northern Italian city's mayor said on Tuesday. Like the more famous Tower of Pisa, the 12th-century Garisenda tower has leaned for centuries, as the ground on which it was built gave way...
READ MOREThese days, life moves fast—and our food traditions are struggling to keep up. The flavors that once tied us to places, people, and memories are getting harder to find, lost in a haze fueled by disconcertingly identical supermarket aisles, the lure of (packaged) convenience, and, as always, climate change. As these foods disappear from our tables,...
READ MOREIn Italy, the smartest cities are Bologna, Milan, and Turin. This is according to the EY Smart City Index 2025, which ranks the 10 most “intelligent” urban centers in Italy based on their progress in ecological transition, digital transformation, and social inclusion. The ranking includes 109 Italian cities, with Venice, Rome, Trento, Cagli...
READ MOREThe 800th anniversary of the Cantico delle creature 19 green flags awarded for sustainability in the Italian alpine region in 2025 World color day in Italy: a celebration of color and creativity Italy’s push for electric mobility: progress and challenges Italians and their pets: trends, costs, and the growing pet economy 70th edition of the David...
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