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Ninety years ago there was an Italian boxer who in the United States, which had become his second homeland, won a match against an opponent from Boston, becoming thanks to that victory a legend of Italian sports. That knockout not only won him a world title, but made him a symbol of redemption for the Italians who had emigrated from the many rural...

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The beautiful seaside resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro in Italy is located on the upper Adriatic Sea and is a real hotspot for a summer vacation. The coastal town is known for its long, picturesque sandy beaches, adorned with colorful umbrellas and pretty lidos. But the charming center along the shopping street with its chic boutiques and legendary nig...

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Hidden in the far northeastern corner of Italy, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia has been a crossroads for centuries. Bordered by Austria and Slovenia, the region stretches from the Alps and the Dolomites in the north to the Adriatic sea almost an hour’s drive to the south, where populations from the Romans to the Austro-Hungarians have left the...

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The Italian Dolomites, situated in the northeast of the country, form a mountain range celebrated for its rugged peaks, crystalline alpine lakes, and pristine natural beauty. Blessed with lush valleys, vibrant flora and fauna, and a dramatic tapestry of mountain vistas, the Dolomites offer an idyllic playground for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and...

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A new robot called Hal s5301 is "the most realistic humanoid robot in the world", the University of Trieste, the first testing it in Europe, has said. The robot, which is equipped with artificial intelligence and real physiological reactions, has been installed in the centre for medical simulation and advanced training of the hospital of Cattinara....

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MIB, School of Management of Trieste, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, will host a new edition of the "Origini Italia Program", a formative class conceived for the 2nd and 3rd Italian descendents who live abroad. You can find all the details about the Origini Italia Program here.  The goal of this program is to provide Italian emigra...

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One of the thrills of living in Italy is being immersed in a nationwide passion for wine. This is a country that — with a massive 400-plus grape varieties and a string of constantly emerging globally-acclaimed wines — inevitably hovers close to the top of the list for wine aficionados.  Wine is enmeshed in the very fabric of Italy. Viniculture had...

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Pizza, pasta, and gelato: these three holy grail food items are often what spring to mind when thinking of Italian cuisine. And while they are undeniably delicious, visitors can sometimes overlook the endless list of other cuisines on offer, like these delicious Friulian dishes. In fact, what most people recognize as “Italian food“ generally refers...

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In 2022, Prosciutto San Daniele PDO was confirmed as one of the most purchased and consumed Italian cured meat of excellence, both in Italy and abroad. Production amounted to 2,670,000 hams (+1.5% over 2021).  Pork legs sent for processing – originating from 3,579 farms located in Central-Northern Italy – were delivered from 41 slaughterhouses to 3...

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“We triestini always used to tell ourselves that Trieste was la città in fondo a destra, ‘the city at the end on the right’,” says Barbara Franchin. “Now we’re starting to wake up to the fact that we’re slap-bang in the middle of things.” Franchin is the president and artistic director of ITS Foundation – International Talent Support, a Trieste-bas...

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