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Looking for unique things to do in Palermo? Tucked away beside the iconic Norman Palace, the Royal Gardens of Palermo offer a tranquil, leafy escape steeped in centuries of history and culture. This is everything you need to know. In the heart of Sicily’s capital, between Piazza Indipendenza and the Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace), you’ll fin...

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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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When you visit Sicily, especially the western side of the island, you will quickly notice that there’s torrone (or nougat) everywhere, made in many different flavors and variations. You see it in stores, at cafes, restaurants, and at gatherings, and if you’re fortunate enough to attend an Italian or Sicilian wedding or baptism you’ll probably have...

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A proposal to classify Italy’s planned Strait of Messina Bridge under NATO defense spending commitments has drawn objections from the US. The long-discussed bridge, which would connect the mainland to the island of Sicily, which was recently granted final approval by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition government, is already a cont...

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Bronte sits on the western slopes of Mount Etna, in the province of Catania, together with Adrano and Biancavilla. Here grows a nut with a unique identity: the Pistacchio Verde di Bronte, awarded PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status by the European Union in 2010. With its strong aroma and emerald-green kernel, this is by no means your “comm...

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Did you know that Sicily produces over 90% of all prickly pears in Italy—and is one of the largest exporters in Europe? This humble cactus fruit, once considered peasant food, has become a true symbol of Sicilian summer, adorning landscapes, inspiring legends, and even appearing in haute cuisine. In a world increasingly fascinated by exotic superfo...

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September 2025 The Neighborhood: The North End becomes Columbus Park in Kansas City

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We’re back on the road across the United States, exploring Italian American traces, stories, and people in each of the 50 states. Today we stop in Kansas City, home to a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating its Italian roots. Jody Valet has graciously agreed to serve as our Ambassador in Kansas, and she is working on an exciting documentary t...

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In Sicily, visiting the area of the GAL Etna — the Local Action Group — means immersing yourself in a world where time follows the rhythm of harvests, devotion to saints, and the fruits of the land, in a living sacredness that is bound to leave a lasting impression. Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Catenanuova, Centuripe, Maletto, Maniace, Ra...

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On the volcanic island of Pantelleria, southwest of Sicily, a small alkaline lake tucked inside an ancient crater is revealing secrets about how life might have begun - both on Earth and possibly on Mars. Known locally as "Bagno dell’Acqua" or “Lago di Venere,” this thermal basin bubbles with heated, mineral-rich waters - creating a natural lab whe...

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