NEWS FROM : ITALY  

Enit and Netflix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the link between audiovisual production in Italy and tourism promotion and they present a study on the effectiveness and impact of films and television series on the perception and choice of Italy as a tourist destination. The Memorandum aims to create synergies and implement...

For Catholics, Easter is the most important celebration of the year. Yes, even more important than Christmas. In it, we remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is considered by the faithful the ultimate proof of His divine nature. While Italians, just like many others around the world, are perhaps no longer as connected to their spiritual...

Eastern Sicily is a land of art and archeology,  closely linked to the ancient world, as evidenced by the many archaeological wonders on this part of the island. A welcoming land with a mild climate dotted with small and large cities to know and visit. In addition, Sicily is also rich in natural wonders that will make you want to return immediately...

According to a recent report published by the Circular Economy Network — in collaboration with ENEA — Italy is the leader when it comes to circular economy application in Europe. Attention to circularity is becoming more prominent especially after the European Union’s Circular Action Plan was first drafted in 2015. Since then, more countries, busin...

Last week Pesaro, a lively town of about 100.000 in the Marche region, was proclaimed Italy’s Capital of Culture for the year 2024. The announcement was given by Italian Minister for Cultural Heritage and Activities, Dario Franceschini, whose recent proposition to help Ukraine rebuild the theatre of Mariupol, destroyed by Russian bombings, was embr...

Di Bruno Bros. is bringing exciting offerings to cheese lovers with an innovative new experience. Partnering with Cheese Journeys and Tenaya Darlington, aka Madame Fromage, the companies are kicking off an adventure to Italy’s Piedmont, Lombardy, and Lake Country from May 17–28. “As education is so important to appreciating artisanal cheeses, I’m t...

An icon of 1970s Italian cinema, he poured himself heart and soul into every part he played. One of the most masterful actors of his generation, Gian Maria Volonté was born in Milan in 1933. He studied his craft at Rome’s National Dramatic Arts Academy. Upon graduating in 1957, he found work right away in theater and television, quickly earning acc...

One of the most common questions people ask when googling ‘taralli pugliesi’ is, how many can I eat? Yes, because taralli are one of those snacks that are hard to resist: uno tira l’altro, as we say in Italian (it’s hard to stop at one!).   Taralli are typical of the southern region of Puglia. As for all traditional recipes, there are many versions...

Air travel in Italy shows hopeful signs of recovery from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic as Rome's Fiumicino airport unveils a range of new international destinations ahead of summer 2022. The new routes were announced by Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the company that manages Fiumicino airport - officially known as Leonardo da Vinci - along with Rom...

Lake Maggiore is one of the most enchanting places in all of Italy: located in the splendid setting of the Alps, it is a pearl both for its naturalistic, historical and cultural wealth. A popular destination for many, Lake Maggiore, also called Verbano, borders Switzerland, Varese in Lombardy and the provinces of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Novara in...

Giant portraits of famous and ordinary people are invading Naples thanks to the unparalleled talent of the Neapolitan street artist known as Jorit. Symbols of struggle and social resistance, Jorit's characters are real warriors who bear the marks of 'battle': two red stripes painted on their faces. These signs are reminiscent of scarification, a te...

Magda M. was born in Poznan, Poland, to a Jewish family that hid their identity from Nazi persecutors. Lidia C. has Jewish roots that extend back to the Inquisition and the forced conversions in Spain that led her ancestors to observe Jewish rituals in secret. Magda and Lidia know about desperate situations. That’s why they are an integral part of...