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This year, Agrigento was named the 2025 Italian Capital of Culture. What does this designation mean? Cities across Italy participate in an annual juried competition to win the coveted title. In addition to receiving a substantial monetary award from the state, the winner garners international recognition, which is expected to boost tourism and the...

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Pantelleria, a volcanic island between Sicily and Tunisia, is quite small, but it produces great wine. Geographically closer to Tunisia, it has a rich history that has seen the passage of different cultures that made their way from across the sea. “History has crossed this small rock sitting right in between two continents [of Europe and Africa],”...

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Sicily is not only a set for Il Commissario Montalbano, but a co-star with its history, art, architecture and iconic scenery. The transposition of Andrea Camilleri ’s novels to the small screen has led to the vivification of that land made up of a mosaic of Baroque villages, historic palaces and seascapes that tell centuries of civilization and cul...

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Danilo Dolci wasn’t Sicilian, but he spent most of his life in Sicily and earned the nickname “the Italian Gandhi.” He lived in Trappeto, where he is also buried. Trappeto, a small town in the province of Palermo, is about 38 miles (60 kilometers) from the city. It boasts a beautiful beach along the Gulf of Castellammare and has been chosen as a fi...

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The Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano (FAI) gathered hundreds of volunteers at Teatro alla Scala in Milan - the city where FAI was founded and operates - to celebrate its 50th anniversary since its establishment in 1975. Rather than just a retrospective celebration, the event was an opportunity to express gratitude to the volunteers, members, donors, s...

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I don’t have a sister and I never wanted one. Growing up with three brothers, being the only girl meant being the center of attention at all times. I had the luxury of being both a mummy’s girl and a daddy’s girl. I never thought I needed a sister. As I grow older, I realize the reason I didn’t need one is that I was lucky enough to make strong fem...

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Mt. Etna, an active stratovolcano, looms over Sicily, Italy, and recently, it's begun to erupt, producing red-hot lava. The display of seismic activity has drawn numerous visitors, including Marco Bassot, a snowboarder. Several days ago, Bassot began sharing footage of climbing and riding the erupting volcano. The snowboarder in the videos cruised...

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Italy leads the EU in agricultural value added: a historic achievement Italy set to revive nuclear power by 2027 New road code in Italy: is it causing a decline in wine consumption in restaurants? Christopher Nolan's Odyssey to film in Sicily's historic landscapes The Italian Condominium Theatre System: a central Italy tradition nominated for UNES...

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The year opens with encouraging data – coming from the market study conducted by Colangelo&Partners in collaboration with the wine research company Wine Opinions and the Provi and Somm.ai platforms – which highlight a growing interest on the part of US importers and distributors in Sicilia DOC wines, thus demonstrating how denomination wines are in...

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There are two new figures that confirm our importance in the world of tourism. Italy is becoming increasingly popular is wedding tourism. With its history, breathtaking landscapes and unique culture, Italy continues to be a favorite destination for couples from all over the world who want to celebrate the most important day of their lives with us....

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