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...
READ MORE2024 was a memorable year for Italian sports, thanks to the great achievements of the Italian athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Jannik Sinner, who won 73 matches out of the 79 played, won two Masters and became the first tennis player in history capable of winning the Davis Cup and Atp Finals in the same year, ending the s...
READ MOREItalian archaeologists recently uncovered a "monumental necropolis" that appeared to honor an elite class of people thousands of years ago, provincial officials announced this month. The ancient cemetery found in Trento, a northern Alpine city, includes at least 200 individual tombs, which experts believe date back to the early Iron Age, a pre-Roma...
READ MOREThere 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....
READ MORESpeck has officially entered the Italian consumer basket, the index used by Istat to measure inflation. This inclusion underscores the growing importance of speck in Italian food culture. Known for its nutritional benefits, speck contains no more than 5% salt, is high in protein, delicately aromatic, light, and versatile, pairing well with a variet...
READ MOREThe Italian Alps are set to host the next Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2028. This decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 143rd IOC Session in Lausanne, following a presentation by the project leaders. Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 will be the fifth edition of the Winter YOG. Competitions will take place only in existing venues acr...
READ MORESweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in the colder months and for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers in the summer. With delicious cuisine and wines, the region offers all...
READ MOREVincenzo Mancuso, documentary filmmaker of the Trentini community and friend of the Circolo, is releasing a new film: "Trentini Americani: From Wallace to Seattle, the Community of the Northwest". It will be broadcast this Thursday, January 30 th at 9 PM in Italy, noon Pacific Time, on Channel 12 of Trentino Digital TV and the HistoryLabLive page o...
READ MOREHaving recently visited the South Tyrol region in Northern Italy, I found myself captivated by a place unlike any other I have seen in Italy.Situated at the meeting point of Austria and Italy, the region of South Tyrol possesses a distinct and varied cultural character shaped by its complex past, where the blending of languages, traditions, and his...
READ MOREOrtisei, known as Urtijëi in Ladin and St. Ulrich in German, is a charming town in Italy’s Val Gardena, within the Dolomites of South Tyrol. Approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Bolzano, the provincial capital, Ortisei is famous for its rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and breathtaking alpine scenery. The town’s his...
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