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Rome, the Eternal City, is not only famous for its ancient history and powerful emperors, with 27 centuries of uninterrupted history, but it is also the center of Christianity for over a billion believers worldwide. This means that traveling to Rome is not only an unforgettable journey, but for many visitors, it is a pilgrimage to discover some of...

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Easter 2025 is just around the corner, and Italy and its Easter traditions are waiting to be discovered. Whether you decide to take a trip to Italy this Easter to enjoy the celebrations and festivities, or whether you decide to stay at home, there's no excuse not to enjoy the finest Italian Easter traditions, many of which involve food. Italian Eas...

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An evening of great elegance and national pride lit up the walls of Cipriani 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. On Thursday, April 10, the National Italian American Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary with the New York Gala, honoring exceptional Italian and Italian-American women and men.  With over 500 guests in attendance, the...

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An artwork can help patients suffering from serious illnesses, such as cancer or degenerative diseases. It makes a patient feel better because it stimulates the same brain areas as seeing a loved one. Visiting exhibitions and events, listening to concerts, watching a movie, or attending a theater performance can slow down aging and the onset of hea...

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The mission of the Lazio Region delegation to New York has begun, led by President Francesco Rocca. Alongside some of the region’s most innovative companies in the pharmaceutical, sustainable technology, and airport management sectors, the region will participate in a three-day series of meetings, presentations, and networking events to foster stra...

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From 25 December 2024 to 6 January 2026 Rome will vibrate with spirituality and hope for the future. The Jubilee 2025 is not only a religious event but above all an opportunity for the city to tackle unresolved issues and to transform itself with a view to increased liveability and fruibility, beyond the institutional season of representation and c...

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The "Jubilee Effect" is driving a significant increase in demand for real estate in Rome from foreign citizens, with a particular interest in luxury homes. Data shows that over the past four years, requests for apartments in the Capital and Lazio region have risen by 42%, and the positive trend continues into 2025. The increase in foreign demand is...

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It’s early on a Tuesday morning in mid-March, and Isabella Calidonna is ready to run. She’s got a hydration pack wrapped around her back and a smile on her face while standing next to the Baroque Four Rivers Fountain in the heart of Rome, Italy. This centerpiece of the famed Navona Piazza, she tells me, is among more than 2,000 fountains in the cit...

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A long-time member of NIAF Board of Directors, Mr. Tosi is poised to help shape the future of the Rome City Institute and its students. With students from over 50 different countries, the Rome City Institute offers an innovative blend of international education and high-level collegiate sports, allowing students to balance collegiate athletics with...

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The NIAF DiLella Fellows program is an all-expenses paid strategic business tour in Italy for young Italian American and Italophile professionals between the ages of 25-40.  Through this seven-day experience the NIAF DiLella Fellows Program aims to orient young professionals in the Italian political and economic system and cultivate the next genera...

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