The Italian Dolomites, situated in the northeast of the country, form a mountain range celebrated for its rugged peaks, crystalline alpine lakes, and pristine natural beauty. Blessed with lush valleys, vibrant flora and fauna, and a dramatic tapestry of mountain vistas, the Dolomites offer an idyllic playground for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and...

A new robot called Hal s5301 is "the most realistic humanoid robot in the world", the University of Trieste, the first testing it in Europe, has said. The robot, which is equipped with artificial intelligence and real physiological reactions, has been installed in the centre for medical simulation and advanced training of the hospital of Cattinara....

MIB, School of Management of Trieste, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, will host a new edition of the "Origini Italia Program", a formative class conceived for the 2nd and 3rd Italian descendents who live abroad. You can find all the details about the Origini Italia Program here.  The goal of this program is to provide Italian emigra...

One of the thrills of living in Italy is being immersed in a nationwide passion for wine. This is a country that — with a massive 400-plus grape varieties and a string of constantly emerging globally-acclaimed wines — inevitably hovers close to the top of the list for wine aficionados.  Wine is enmeshed in the very fabric of Italy. Viniculture had...

Pizza, pasta, and gelato: these three holy grail food items are often what spring to mind when thinking of Italian cuisine. And while they are undeniably delicious, visitors can sometimes overlook the endless list of other cuisines on offer, like these delicious Friulian dishes. In fact, what most people recognize as “Italian food“ generally refers...

In 2022, Prosciutto San Daniele PDO was confirmed as one of the most purchased and consumed Italian cured meat of excellence, both in Italy and abroad. Production amounted to 2,670,000 hams (+1.5% over 2021).  Pork legs sent for processing – originating from 3,579 farms located in Central-Northern Italy – were delivered from 41 slaughterhouses to 3...

“We triestini always used to tell ourselves that Trieste was la città in fondo a destra, ‘the city at the end on the right’,” says Barbara Franchin. “Now we’re starting to wake up to the fact that we’re slap-bang in the middle of things.” Franchin is the president and artistic director of ITS Foundation – International Talent Support, a Trieste-bas...

The urban center of Valvasone developed on the right bank of the Tagliamento River in the Friulian plain, near an ancient ford. We begin our visit from the Town Hall, a stately building with an 18th-century appearance that overlooks Piazza Mercato, incorporating earlier medieval structures. Opposite, Palazzo Martinuzzi-Dulio does not hide its Venet...

Mental illness haunts me in two different ways. The first surrounds me, living and working in Los Angeles daily. When I see people half naked, lying on the hot sidewalk, on my way to the trendy new coffee house. When I meet parents searching for their missing adult children and being turned away by agencies who can help—but will not—because it woul...

If you want to explore places rich in history or relax, do not miss these Trips out of town with Italian destinations. Winter opens the cold and leads to a routine that can be broken by visiting some exceptional places. A trip out of town to a place full of treasures to explore or a relaxing weekend can regenerate and make the arrival of winter enj...