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  Italy’s digital ID overhaul: from paper and passwords to smart cards Pantelleria’s fiery lake sheds light on life’s origins - with a martian twist Microcars on the rise in Italian cities Reshaping the future: Italy’s urgent need for skilled workers Imagine placing solar panels on the seabed: it's possible, thanks to an Italian project Italian foo...

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If there’s a sound ripe with promise, I’d have to say it’s that satisfying “pop” when a hibernating wine cork begrudgingly enters the world grasped in the spiral of a corkscrew. It never fails to make me smile! A perfunctory sniff before uncoiling from its captor, and the faithful guardian of the vintage is tossed aside with nary a thought.  Have y...

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Three ancient "fairy houses" have been uncovered on the Italian island of Sardinia, according to local officials. The discovery was announced by the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Provinces of Sassari and Nuoro on July 29. Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean just south of France's Corsica, is famed for...

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This summer, Italy is experiencing a major shift in the profile of its international visitors. Gone are the days when Russians dominated the luxury scene in Costa Smeralda or Germans filled the hotels on Lake Garda. Now, wealthy Indians, Arabs, Canadians, Australians, and of course Americans are reshaping the country’s tourism map, turning every re...

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For the first time in history, the United States Air Force has selected a NATO partner nation to provide pilot training. On August 22, the Italian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force signed an agreement that will bring American pilot trainees to the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Sardinia. The “Concept of Operations (CONOP...

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Sardinia’s textile heritage runs from household use to today’s workshops and museums. Wool, linen, and cotton are still woven on horizontal and vertical looms into rugs, bedspreads, saddle bags, and table linens whose motifs are a true symbol of regional identity. The craft survives across the island, but knowledge and active workshops are concentr...

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Italy is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe, and it’s easy to see why. It’s known for its rich history, beautiful buildings, and amazing culture. It’s also a top choice for people who want to retire and enjoy a slower, more relaxed life. Many retirees from around the world dream of living in Italy. But with so many charming cities, q...

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Gallura is where Sardinia lets its wild side run riot. In the island’s northeast, boulder-scattered hills and dense forests of holm oak, olive, pine and myrtle trees roll down to a coast that makes you gasp out loud. Castaway coves, wave-whipped promontories and dune-flanked sands ease into the gloriously blue Strait of Bonifacio. The Maddalena isl...

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In the early 2000s, researchers Michel Poulain and Gianni Pes identified something remarkable: a cluster of mountain villages in Sardinia’s Ogliastra and Barbagia regions where people routinely live past 100. This unexpected discovery placed Sardinia on the global map as one of the world’s original Blue Zones: regions known for extraordinary longev...

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Discovering hidden swimming spots in Italy gives you the chance to experience a side of the country that’s anything but ordinary—far from the summer chaos, deeply authentic, and truly revitalizing. Here, you'll come across natural pools, secluded beaches, alpine gorges, and mountain lakes. These wild corners invite complete renewal, deep connection...

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