NEWS FROM : ITALY  

With nearly three thousand years of history woven into and underpinning its urban fabric, Rome is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. What better place to reimagine the inclusive, interconnected, sustainable and shared urban model of the future than in the Eternal City? The 2030 World Expo is the perfect opportunity to exa...

On January 22, 1944, under the command of Generals Alexander, Clark and Lucas, the Allies gave rise to Operation Shingle: a landing operation, in front of the towns of Anzio and Nettuno, during the Italian campaign in World War II. We remember the terrible moments that led to the liberation of our country from Fascism and Nazism, along with the uns...

Once upon a time, there lived a brave general, feared by the very most because of his political and military ability. We are in Roman times, when the power of Scipio Africanus, fresh from his resounding victory over Hannibal during the Second Punic War, raged across Sicily. The city of Palermo was a precious ally in the war against Carthage, so Sci...

If you’re a foodie looking for unique things to do in Naples Italy that revolve around food, congratulations on coming to one of the most prolific and best food cities in Italy. You’re in for a real treat! Travel south of Rome and local Italians will tell you you’ve entered the real Italy, a statement as bold but authentic an introduction as you wi...

ITA Airways has opened new lounges at Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate airports to enhance the customer experience on the ground. Additionally, the airline has launched a new online newsstand, which offers a contactless reading experience to passengers waiting for their flights in the lounges, and while onboard. The lounges at Rome Fiumicino and Mil...

Who does not remember the smiling face of Ernesto Calindri during the Carosello, advertising Cynar, the Italian artichoke liqueur to sip “against the wear and tear of modern life”? Well, even today, many years later, we find it on the shelves of many supermarkets, in bars and restaurants, ready to be served smooth or on ice according to taste. Sinc...

Bologna is the capital of arguably Italy’s most important food region, Emilia-Romagna, a storied territory whose kitchens have given birth to a long list of specialities famous the world over. Lasagne, ragù, tortellini, mortadella, parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar all hail from here. At Pasta Fresca Naldi, a tiny shop/cafe west of the historic...

Italy is a country where beauty is common. In the landscape, in art and, of course, in its language. Italian isn’t known as la bella lingua, the beautiful language, for no reason. However, Italian has been going through some difficult times, both in Italy and in the US. Languages, all of them, are living constructs: they change and evolve in their...

On first appearances, Bolzano in the far north of Italy is just like any other alpine town. Nestled in a valley lined by steep green hills peppered with castles, barns and churches, and terraced with vineyards, the city is a whimsical snow globe of winding streets, pastel-coloured houses and Baroque taverns. But cross the Talfer river on the wester...

Grottaglie, a small town in the hinterland of Taranto, is an important city in the economic, productive, artistic and cultural panorama of Puglia. It is a historic destination in Salento, immersed in the landscape of ancient villages rich in culture. Grottaglie stands on the slope of one of the Murge Hills. Its historic centre symbolises Apulian ar...

In a particularly difficult year such as 2020, the Prosecco Doc sector achieved a growth in sales which led it to cross the threshold of half a billion bottles, also thanks to the great success of Prosecco Rosé. Data related to 2021 witnessed a further leap made by the product protected by the protection Consortium led by Stefano Zanette (in the pi...

For me, getting lost in the beauty of Italy’s rugged Riviera coastline was the highlight of my day trip to Cinque Terre. Elegant striped umbrellas line the beaches, bright colours paint the towns like an Italian master’s brush, and a long lovers’ walk stretches over the headland. I sighed with nostalgia for lost loves upon seeing padlocks lining th...