NATO, Italy activate Southern Operational Centre in Taranto
Italy, NATO ratify Taranto logistics deal. Authorities officially signed the agreement between the Italian government and the Alliance’s Support and Procurement Agency on Wednesday, kickstarting the management of the NATO Southern Operational Centre in Taranto – now a key Allied logistics hub in the Mediterranean Sea. Established in 1972 as the “So...
Italian guitarist brings music to Boothbay (ME) stage Dec. 1
Peppino D’Agostino’s music continues to resonant in Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House, though it’s been several years since his last performance on the historic stage. On Friday, Dec. 1, this acclaimed Italian fingerstyle guitarist returns to Maine to perform at the Opera House. The Chicago Tribune says “D’Agostino plays steel-string guitar with virtu...
Bagnaia wins Valencia race to clinch his 2nd straight MotoGP title
Francesco Bagnaia won the Valencia GP and clinched his second straight MotoGP title on Sunday. Bagnaia finished the race ahead of fellow Italian Fabio Di Giannantonio and Frenchman Johann Zarco. The 26-year-old rider from Ducati finished the season with 467 points, 39 points ahead of Spaniard Jorge Martin. It was the seventh win of the season for B...
Jannik Sinner seals Italy's first triumph since 1976 as Australia come up short again
Italy ended a 47-year drought as they defeated Australia 2-0 in the final of the Davis Cup in Malaga on Sunday (26 November). Jannik Sinner, so instrumental to his nation's campaign in Spain, defeated Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 to earn the Azzurri a second men's team tennis world crown. Unlike in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, where Sinner had t...
MOMA celebrates the legacy of Ennio Morricone
In collaboration with Cinecittà studios of Rome, the Museum of Modern Art commemorates the extensive work of Ennio Morricone. The exhibition commences December 1st of 2023 and will be on display in Manhattan until January 10th of 2024. The display showcases a selection of 35mm archival prints and 17 digital restorations derived from the work produ...
Jingle all the way to Little Italy in San Diego!
The most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us, and Little Italy San Diego has saved the best for last! Dressed in festive finery, the historic neighborhood of Little Italy has transformed into a winter wonderland, bringing the magic and joy of the holidays to locals and visitors alike. So, hitch a ride on Santa’s sleigh and make your way d...
10 unforgettable one day trips from Naples
Naples, a city kissed by the Mediterranean sun and a custodian of an extraordinary cultural heritage, offers an extraordinary variety of opportunities to explore its surroundings. If you have only one day, there is no need to worry: we have selected ten exceptional one day trips you can take from Naples. These itineraries will lead you to discover...
Italian Fashion Brand Etro Now Open at Phipps Plaza
Italian brand Etro is now open at Phipps Plaza. The store offers men’s and women’s ready-to-wear designs, home interiors collections, signature fragrances, eyewear, leather goods and accessories. The fashion house was founded in 1968 by Gimmo Etro and now has 130 stores in 20 countries. The brand has earned a global reputation for its high-quality...
Local students to appear in Anthony Nunziata's 'My Italian Christmas!' concert at Theater at North
Local choir and dance students will perform in the third annual “Anthony Nunziata: My Italian Christmas! In Concert” at Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton, PA. The show, which is part of Nunziata’s holiday tour, will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. It will feature local students as special guests including songs sung by the Vall...
Bolzano: Blend of cultures in South Tyrol's enigmatic capital
In my previous article, I wrote about Innsbruck, the capital of North Tyrol, which we visited during last week's trip to the Tyrol Region. After World War I, the Tyrol Region was divided into North Tyrol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy). Although these regions are geographically similar, their capitals naturally differ as they are within different...
US university museum returns five looted antiquities to Italy
The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta has returned five looted objects to Italy amid ongoing investigations into the provenance of the institution’s collection. Two objects, a plate and plate fragment, have been removed from the museum’s digital catalogue and will be repatriated to Italy; three pieces of pottery will remain in...
Dolly Parton sings rock version of Jolene with Måneskin
Country legend Dolly Parton sings a rock version of her 1973 smash Jolene with Roman rockers Måneskin on her new album, Rockstar, which came out Friday. It is the first rock track by the 77-year-old music great. Parton posted a video of her and Måneskin in a recording studio, in which she appears particularly pleased with the results. Mick Jagger r...