Italy Takes Command of International Red Sea Task Force
The U.S. Navy turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 to the Italian Navy during a change of command ceremony at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters here, April 3. Italian Navy Capt. Roberto Messina assumed command from U.S. Navy Capt. David Coles, who has commanded CTF 153 since November. This is the third time Italy has a...
Taste vs freedom of expression: Could 'debasing' souvenirs of Michelangelo's David be banned?
If you’ve been to Florence, there’s a good chance you’ve wandered the hallowed halls of the Accademia Gallery in search of the city’s most famous inhabitant: Michelangelo’s David. Along with thousands of other visitors, you may have picked up a magnet to commemorate the encounter with this nude sculptural icon, completed in 1504. But this time-hono...
New platform for assisting Italian nationals inaugurated
As requested by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, the new digital platform M.I.R.T.A. (Monitoraggio In Rete Tutela e Assistenza Consolare – Consular Protection and Assistance Online Monitoring) was inaugurated today. The platform will allow the embassies and consulates of the...
We are very proud to have brought back the city, Cesena Fc and the fans where they deserve to be
When we first came to Cesena, we did not know what to think. We quickly found a beautiful city with warm, friendly people who welcomed our entire family. We joked with our father that the Cesenate are the Neapolitans of the north. Although we were Americans, and new to Italian calcio, we were welcomed without hesitation. In the first full season, w...
Paola Cortellesi’s ‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ Leads Italy’s Donatello Awards Nominations
Paola Cortellesi’s There’s Still Tomorrow, a black-and-white feminist comedy that became the top-grossing film in Italy last year, is the frontrunner for the 2024 David Di Donatello Awards, Italy’s equivalent to the Oscars, with 19 nominations, including for best film. Cortellesi picked up a Donatello nomination for best directorial debut for There...
Why April 15th becomes Made in Italy Day
Every year on April 15 the National Made in Italy Day will be celebrated. The initiative was established in December 2023 by the Italian government to enhance, promote and protect the productions of national supply chains, recognizing their social impact. The project will take place throughout Italy, presenting about 300 events for a total period f...
Your Quick Guide To Florence, Italy: City Of Architecture, Art, Food, & Fashion
While preparing for my recent holiday to northern Italy, I read that we owe a lot to the city of Florence (Firenze) and the cultural awakening that began in this former city-state. Between the 14th and 17th centuries, Florence and much of Europe experienced a period of cultural enlightenment that we now know as the Renaissance. It was a period that...
They moved from the US to cook American food in deepest Italy. Here’s what happened
The Calabria region, right down in the toe of Italy’s boot, is where Italian cuisine gets intense. Along with the usual wide range of classic dishes, locals relish spicy foods such as pig blood sausages known as sanguinaccio, and pasta laced with ‘nduja chile pepper salami. It’s a place steeped in ancient traditions, both cultural and culinary. In...
A Luxury Sports Travel Guide To Italy For 2024
Luxury sports travel offers a unique opportunity to explore new destinations while indulging in VIP treatment and world-class entertainment. Whether it’s cheering on your favourite team at a historic stadium or witnessing athletes push their limits in breath-taking settings, sports travel allows enthusiasts to live out their passion in style. Trave...
What to do in Florence for two days: the complete itinerary
Discovering Florence in two days knowing that the city has almost three millennia of history behind it is certainly a difficult undertaking, but perhaps it is enough to light the spark towards one of the most enchanting cities in the world, a real manifesto of beauty. Just think about its two super ambassadors and what they represent: Michelangelo'...
Gen-Z visiting Italy in their own fashion
In essence, Tourist Italy‘s insights as an industry observer underscore a significant paradigm shift in travel preferences among Gen. Z. It’s not merely about where they go but how they authentically experience and share the beauty of Italy, shaping a new era of travel characterized by individuality and unique encounters. In the dynamic landscape o...
What happened when this Italian province invested in newborns
In a municipal building in the heart of the Alpine city of Bolzano, Stefano Baldo left work early to take a break to breastfeed. “It’s clear that I don’t breastfeed,” said Baldo, a 38-year-old transportation administrator, in his office decorated with photographs of his wife and six children. But with his wife at home with a newborn, a parent ha...