NEWS FROM : ITALY  

The only sound in the woods was Natale Romagnolo calling to his chestnut-haired dog, Lizzy. She was running through the fallen leaves, sniffing at the bases of the oak and hazel trees where she’s dug up truffles before. Romagnolo, a fifth-generation trifulau (truffle hunter), walked with a cane in one hand and a pick-like zappino hooked to the back...

It's rare that a spirited discussion about Italian food is without mention of cheese. And a conversation of Italian cheese always has a way to involve the country's most iconic one: Parmigiano Reggiano.  In the US, you might refer to Parmigiano Reggiano as parmesan. At the very least, you've probably seen both labels at your local grocery store. Wh...

Easily one of the most beautiful cities you’ll ever see, Rome is one of the great cultural centers of the universe. Its rich history, incredible eats, and romantic streets will take your breath away at every turn. Whether you’re bathing in the glow of iconic art and rich history or watching the world go by as you sip Chianti in one of the many buzz...

Italy is one of the most beloved destinations in the world, and will top millions of tourists’ summer plans this year. There are plenty of “classic” tours taking you round “the big three”: Venice, Florence and Rome. These stunning cities should absolutely be on your travel bucket list. But there are so many other routes, and unique experiences to b...

La Sapienza in Rome has confirmed its position as the top university in the world for Classical Studies and Ancient History in the 2022 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The result makes La Sapienza the only Italian university to boast an absolute first place at an international level. The Rome university also came...

THE FIRST RECORDS OF CASTELLO DI Poppi date back to 1169, when it was run by the Abbey of San Fidele de Strumi. By the 1190s, the castle had passed into the hands of the Conti Guidi, in which it would remain for hundreds of years. It is thought that two architects were responsible for the design and build of the castle: Lapo di Cambio and Arnolfo d...

The tiny hilltop village of Trevinano in central Italy is turning into a test site for Europe’s most ambitious economic experiment since the creation of the region’s single currency.  The hamlet of 142 residents, which just secured a 20 million-euro ($22 million) grant from the European Union’s Recovery Fund, is now confronting the even bigger chal...

Easter in Italy is a serious topic. Children and teenagers are on vacation for a week, adults plan Easter lunch weeks in advance to decide who should bring what. La settimana Santa (aka Holy week) starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter. But what about wine? Easter: high, medium or low? Let’s start with a little curiosity: we know that Easter does...

Alex Zanardi has been invited back to the Long Beach Grand Prix time and time again in any official race role he wanted. The Italian was informed he would be inducted into the Walk of Fame, but Zanardi was always too busy. Training for the Paralympics, hosting his popular talk show or simply content to inspire others to never give up on their life...

The "Voices of Freedom" are those of the allied combatants of Italian origin in the Second World War, which appear in the historical-documentary exhibition inaugurated yesterday at Palazzo del Pegaso, until April 22, curated by Matteo Petrelli and Francesco Fusi. The exhibition is sponsored by the Region of Tuscany - Regional Council and the Missio...

"I firmly believe that attention to the needs of employees, to their families, to their lives even when they stop working, cements a mutually beneficial social cohesion." This is the sentence that Forbes has chosen as representative of Giovanni Ferrero in the profile that the American magazine has reserved for the industrialist from Alba, among tho...

A study from FootballIndex – which factors in authoritative international market analysis from research group YouGov – has analysed the brand presence and strength of football clubs in their domestic markets and abroad. The results of the survey testify to the strong and renewed international appeal of Milan consolidated in the last 24 months in wh...