BookTuberPrize – 2025 Edition
The Consulate General shares information about following 2025 Edition of the BookTuberPrize, sponsored by Italian Center for Books and Reading of the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Merit and extended abroad by MAECI, for all Students in the Italian programs abroad. The deadline for applications is next Apri...
Italy vs United States Healthcare Systems: A Guide
In Italy, all citizens have access to the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), which automatically covers citizens and legal foreign residents. This national health system is funded by taxes that all citizens pay into. This allows residents to receive mostly free primary care, inpatient care, and health screenings. In addition, other benefits such a...
Italian American Directors’ Film Holds No. 1 Spot Across the Globe
The Electric State — a sci-fi adventure starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and Stanley Tucci, and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (The Russo Brothers) — is set in an alternate 1990s following a robot rebellion. Within just 10 days of its March 14 release, the film had been viewed on 50 million Netflix accounts and reached the No. 1 spot in...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 362 Amazing where a Comb Can Take You (Remembering Frank Sinatra)
What if you could sit in the barber chair of history and hear firsthand tales from Frank Sinatra’s intimate circle? Join us as we welcome the legendary Joseph Paris, Sinatra’s very own barber, to share mesmerizing stories from his life and career. Our co-host, the talented Italian American singer Jenna Esposito, helps us navigate through an episode...
Tarantella Takes America: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino’s 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS), Italy’s longest-running traditional music ensemble, will mark its 50th anniversary with a U.S. tour in spring 2025. The tour, running through March and April, includes performances in Chicago, New York City, and appearances at both the Big Ears and Savannah Music Festivals. Founded in 1975 by writer Rina Durant...
“Botticelli’s Primavera” — One of the Great Picture-Puzzles of the Italian Renaissance - Film Review
The sixty-minute film, Botticelli’s Primavera (now available on Ideas Roadshow’s App for TV, tablet & phone and VOD and Amazon Prime) opens like a ceremonial lecture on the occasion of an exhibition opening or the start of an academic symposium: a familiar set piece in museums and art historical institutions, delivered by a well-known expert on a m...
New Book-A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches by Mike Madaio
Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches: Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, a new history of the area by author Mike Madaio. Philadelphia boasts some of the most delicious original sandwiches and passionate sandwich aficionados. From the classic cheesesteak to the delectable roast pork...
Ferrari says it will raise prices by 10% on some models to offset auto tariffs
Ferrari said it will raise prices by 10% on certain models after April 1 in response to new U.S. auto tariffs, adding up to $50,000 to the price of a typical Ferrari. The Maranello, Italy-based sports car maker said prices will remain unchanged for all cars imported before April 2. After that, the “commercial terms” for three of its model families...
Lady Gaga announces ‘The Mayhem Ball’ Tour
After much anticipation, 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga has officially announced ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour with dates across North America, Europe, and the UK this year in support of her new album, MAYHEM, which received widespread acclaim from critics and fans upon release and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Stream MAYHEM HERE. Following h...
My FlorÌta, a Documentary Feature Film:The Last Chapter in Italian Immigration History
In February 2025, My FlorÌta, a feature-length documentary directed by Manuela Filomena, based on an idea by Vincenza Iadevaia, produced by Eufrasio Volpe, Michele Mary Volpe, Roger Alan Zessin, and co-produced by Iadevaia herself, was presented by the Italian Program at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and by the Italian Institute of Cult...
Italian Tiziano Bernard awarded as best flight instructor in the USA
Tiziano Bernard, an Italian born in Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Flight Instructor in the United States. The honor, granted annually by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), recognizes professionals who excel in their expertise and ability to impart excellent flight skills to students....
Italian Wine Podcast Special Report: "Is Prosecco Still America's Darling? New Insights from Somm.ai"
Prosecco continues to tickle the American taste buds, holding strong as the preferred sparkling wine in restaurants across the U.S., according to a new market analysis from the Italian Wine Podcast in collaboration with Somm.ai, a leader in wine industry data and analytics. The full report, based on Somm.ai authoritative data covering approximately...
