How three Italian teens turned speed bumps into clean hydrogen energy
You know those speed bumps that annoy you so much when you're driving? The ones that force you to slow down abruptly, making you jolt in your seat? Well, three underage students from Alessandria, in Italy’s Piedmont region, had the idea to turn that nuisance into a valuable resource: clean energy. Francesco, Tommaso, and Paul created Hydrocult, a s...
After Pope Francis’s death, Rome prepares for pilgrims, funeral, and conclave
Following the death of Pope Francis, Rome is preparing to welcome many more pilgrims than those who had already planned to come. Despite the mourning, the Jubilee of Adolescents will proceed as originally scheduled, from April 25 to 27. Additionally, many heads of state and government have announced their presence. Already yesterday, there was a hu...
The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s death
The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced. Acutis was to be canonized next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee celebration for adolescents. In the months leading up to the expected canonization, the faithful have been flocki...
Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
We are delighted to announce the 2025 grant recipients for the Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum (RBIAFF)! AGBO and the ISDA were amazed by the range and depth of this year’s applications and can’t wait to see this year’s grant recipients stories come to life. ST. JOSEPH directed by Maky Rupert, LUIGI LOOKALIKE directed by Luke Salvat...
VIII Edition of the Italian Research Day in the World
May 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TMC3 Helix Park – Hermann Hall – 2 Floor, 7255 Helix Park Ave, Houston, TX. The Consulate General of Italy in Houston, the Comites of Houston, and the West-South Central Chapter of ISSNAF are pleased to invite you to the VIII Edition of the Italian Research Day in the World (Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel M...
Sailing off the Amalfi Coast
When you think of hitting the high seas with billowing sails and a decent, salty wake, Italy may not be the first destination to come to mind. Don’t be deceived; although sailing off Italy’s Amalfi Coast is a very civilised affair, it can have its share of excitement with a good skipper at the helm. This picturesque coastline has a rich nautical he...
Metsi’s to Bring Italian-Inspired Comfort to Short North in Columbus, OH
A fresh concept is coming soon to the Short North as Chef BJ Lieberman prepares to debut Metsi’s, a new Italian-inspired restaurant and bar set to take over the former Hiraeth space at 36 E. Lincoln St. The two-story venue will offer a more accessible and comforting dining experience than its predecessor, with a focus on handmade pastas, Mediterran...
Trentino-Alto Adige Racines: three valleys for a unique experience in South Tyrol
In beautiful South Tyrol, Racines (Ratschings) is a municipality comprising the picturesque valleys of Racines, Ridanna and Val Giovo. In this landscape, surrounded by glaciers and mountains, unspoiled nature, and breathtaking scenery, many exciting experiences and activities for all seasons await you. Ratschings is ideal for sportsmen seeking adve...
Popular Bethlehem area Italian market changes hands, expands product lineup
A family-run Italian market is under new ownership in Northampton County, PA. Nonna's Italian Market, offering authentic Italian bread, meats, cheeses, pasta, pastries and more at 2112 Schoenersville Road in Hanover Township, this week was purchased by the Crivellaro family - brothers Al and Michael and Michael's children, Mikey and Tana. The Crive...
This Italian Town Really, Really Likes Ocarinas
For thousands of years, humans have played music using some version of the ocarina, a rounded wind instrument that produces a flute-like sound. In China, ocarina-like instruments date back to 5,000 BC, and the Maya and the Aztecs used them in religious ceremonies. But the modern ocarina, a sweet potato–shaped instrument with 10 to 12 holes, was inv...
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival to Present Chiara Arrigoni's PELLE in May
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY will present a reading of the 2025 Hystrio Award Translation and Adaptation Mentorship Winner Chiara Arrigoni and her play Pelle on Friday, May 9 at 5:30pm at Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo. The In Scena! Italian Theater Festival collaborates with the Hystrio Award - Scritture di Scena, one of the most prestigio...
‘Eat and flee’ tourists are ruining this ‘fragile’ popular vacation spot, officials say — here’s their latest attempt at a crackdown
The City of Canals is fed up with tourists who treat Venice like a pit stop — and now it’s slapping them with another toll for treating the floating city like a food court. Starting Friday, day-trippers who “eat and flee” — a phrase officials use for tourists who pack their lunch, snap a selfie and ditch without spending a dime — will once again ha...
