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Early ALS diagnosis breakthrough from Italy-US research collaboration Italian banks show strength, profitability – and new challenges ahead Italy leads Europe in corporate AI training investment Smart working to bring Molise back to life The tricolor flag and the “100% Italian” label – are they still convincing? Italian sports industry drives grow...

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Summer 2025 in Italy was marked by vacations closer to home, with Italians favoring national destinations and road trips. Over the first week of September, a survey of roughly 5,000 participants in the Touring community – which counts about 300,000 people – revealed the main vacation trends. About 69% chose to holiday within Italy, up about two poi...

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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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Just outside of Rome lies a peaceful oasis: Lake Bracciano. Surrounded by nature and scenic beauty, it's the perfect spot to escape the chaos and heat of the city for a day, or even a relaxing weekend. Its clear, swimmable waters are ideal for all types of water sports, and its shores are lined with picturesque villages rich in history and charm, l...

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Piedmont is a fascinating corner of Italy, a place where grand, elegant cities sit against a backdrop of snow-dusted alpine peaks. But deciding what to see in Piedmont is about more than just ticking off the sights. What’s on your plate is just as important as the historic palaces and vineyard views. Spend the morning exploring a royal residence an...

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Como, Maggiore, Garda … the names alone are enough to lull you into soporific bliss. The lure of Italy’s northern lakes was forged in Roman times and reinforced over centuries. Celebrities, cardinals and queens have had homes here. Artists from Turner to (Mary) Shelley have taken inspiration from their depths, and today we still make for the lakes...

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Where exactly can you find the best views on the Amalfi Coast? We've put together a guide to 7 must-see viewpoints to add to your bucket list. For each location, you’ll get practical tips on the best photo spots, ideal times to visit, and advice on where to stay nearby. Spoiler alert: you’ll love the place to sleep in Positano.  The Amalfi Coast st...

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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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This summer, a group of Penn State students journeyed to Italy to walk the same streets once roamed by emperors, senators and gladiators. As part of the "Study Tour of Roman History and Archaeology," led by Erin Hanses, assistant teaching professor of classics and ancient Mediterranean studies and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and Thaddeu...

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