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talian coffee culture is world renowned, best known for strong espresso downed at the bar counter and breakfast cappuccinos paired with flaky croissants. Every region of Italy, however, has its own culinary hallmarks — and coffee is no stranger to such geographic differences. In Southern Italy's Puglia region, one particular coffee drink reigns sup...

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Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany share the prize money for the best extra virgin olive oils in Italy. During Veronafiere, an event dedicated to the world of olive oil, the prize was presented the 15th edition of the Gambero Rosso Italian Oils Guide which reviewed 828 oils from 437 companies, awarding recognition of excellence to 183 labels awarded with t...

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The whole world appreciates Italy's history, art, and traditions, but we also like to share how much genius there is in the new startups that are emerging in Italy every day. Today, we talk about two of them, which will help make new production processes more sustainable and eco-friendly.   The first is Smush Materials, a young Lombard startup...

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  Organic agriculture in Italy: growth, markets, and sustainability Healthcare rankings of regions and top hospitals in Italy Italy's economic outlook: mixed results in public finance and growth Art and medicine: diagnostic analysis supports restoration of cultural heritage at Milan hospital Liquidity in Italian bank accounts rises again: almost 20...

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As every March 9th, today in the United States is National Meatball Day: in Italy, we don’t have this holiday, perhaps because here every day could be National Meatball Day! There’s no perfect recipe for meatballs: the most common ingredients include ground meat, egg, parmigiano reggiano cheese, milk, parsley, bread, and salt, but in the countless...

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A quaint little town in the southern region of Puglia offers up the quintessential Italian experience, described as being similar to Santorini but with much a calmer ambiance. Monopoli charmingly combines its historic medieval centre with its picturesque coastline and is one of the loveliest places to stroll. The town is home to a number of small c...

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There are, as I’ve said before, essentially 2 kinds of sandwiches. One type of sandwich is filling-focused, a specific ingredient or combination of ingredients enclosed in bread–a BLT, for example, or pulled pork, or chicken salad. You can argue over which is the correct bread for such a sandwich, but a tuna melt is a tuna melt whether it’s served...

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Puglia, located in the heel of Italy’s boot, is known for its rich agricultural heritage and vibrant wine culture. The region’s warm climate, fertile soil, and proximity to the Adriatic and Ionian Seas create the perfect conditions for growing a variety of exceptional grape varieties. Puglia is often celebrated for producing bold, full-bodied wines...

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In May 2023, on a regional train from Naples to Pompeii, I was reading a memoir by an American woman. She'd moved to Naples for an internship, met the love of her life, and, despite regularly indulging in ragù and sfogliatella (a sweet pastry), had somehow lost 20 pounds. Lucky her, I thought with admiration and slight envy. I, on the other hand, f...

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Starting June 3, 2025, Neos, an Italian airline, will begin operating nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bari, the capital of the southern Italian region of Puglia. This announcement marks the first-ever direct connection between the United States and this Italian region, making travel more accessible and...

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