Technical textiles are utilised in a plethora of fields, although they are still relatively unrecognised and not very visible. Yet they are playing an increasingly important role in fashion, especially in the luxury sector, always keen on innovation. European consumption of technical textiles has grown from a value of €8 billion in 1995 to almost €...

The biggest jewelry shows in the United States are set to begin and Italian jewelry companies will have the biggest presence with more than 130 manufacturers and brands. It is the largest representation of any country, and these companies are ready to do business with U.S. retailers. They will come from the world’s most important jewelry districts...

Sicily is Italy’s most in-demand tourism destination - in a country that is already first tourist destination in the world in relation to its size, and is, in particular, among the most desired wine and food destinations - in a segment considered transversally attractive for all age groups. In addition, that so-called “high-end” tourism that is tak...

Italy's Enel SpA (ENEI.MI) said on Monday it will invest more than $1 billion in a solar cell and panel factory in Oklahoma, seeking to capitalize on a U.S. push to build a homegrown clean energy manufacturing sector to compete with China. The facility will be among the largest to produce solar equipment in the United States, where most projects ar...

Italian food is incredible stuff. From hearty pasta dishes to remarkable wine, the cuisine at large is among the best on earth. And now, it’s (almost) a UNESCO-recognized genre of food. Perhaps it’s no surprise. This is the country, after all, that’s graciously supplied the world with Chianti, gelato, pasta carbonara, the Aperol spritz, and so much...

Last month, America’s design cognoscenti flocked to Italy for an annual pilgrimage that—Covid notwithstanding—has become a predictable migratory pattern. Just as birds flock south for the winter in search of warmer weather, every spring, designers in sharp shoes and magazine editors in statement glasses head to Milan Design Week on the hunt for the...

Climate change has caused practical and dramatic consequences in everyday life in the past and is continuing to do so, especially in agriculture. Every year, the UN, together with IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, cross-checks the scientific data processed by organizations in various countries. Their 2023 report revealed that to lim...

Maire Tecnimont has won a contract to construct a green ammonia plant in the US. The Italian power and energy focused construction company will build the project on behalf of an unnamed fertiliser producer. Maire Tecnimont subsidiary NextChem Holding received the contract through fellow subsidiary Stamicarbon. It will build the plant using the latt...

IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal announced Friday that he will open a luxury motorcycle dealership next month in Carmel before moving it to his future headquarters in Zionsville. Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis will sell motorcycles, scooters and mopeds under Italy-based Piaggio Group’s brands Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilla and Moto Guzzi. The 3,000-square-f...

In Italian cooking, there’s an expression called “Quanto Basta,” which means “how much is enough.” It’s the perfect metaphor for user experience design, where simplicity and engagement are key. Imagine you’re in a restaurant, and you order a simple pasta dish. The chef brings out a bowl of perfectly cooked pasta with a simple tomato sauce. It’s del...