The Palio dei Somari: A tradition like no other
Torrita di Siena is a charming medieval town located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. It lies approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Florence, the region’s largest city, and 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Siena. Torrita is known for its well-preserved historical architecture, including high city walls rebuilt in 1528, which enc...
Grants to Foreign Universities for the Creation and Operation of Italian Language Chairs (under Chapter 2619/2, FY 2025)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic (MAECI) offers foreign universities the opportunity to apply for grants for the creation and operation of Italian language chairs to support the promotion of the Italian language and culture abroad. The grants for Italian language chairs are intended to partially...
Italian cuisine could become UNESCO heritage site; decision to be made in December
UNESCO will discuss the candidacy of Italian culinary the intangible heritage of humanity. The decision will be taken during a meeting in India. Before that, on November 10, the entity's technical opinion will be released. The document may recommend approval, rejection or postponement of the debate. “In India, not only the candidacy of Italian cuis...
Innovation in Italy: AI, ultra-broadband and a chip 10 times faster that consumes less
Innovation in Italy deserves to be told because it is often the least known but wonderful part of our country. Today, three examples help us do that. More than half of Italian companies have decided to allocate at least 5% of their revenue to investments in AI-related technologies: this is the main finding from a recently presented survey. Toda...
Father's day in Italy and the history of the zeppole di San Giuseppe
Father's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but it is only observed on March 19th in those with Catholic traditions, such as Italy. This is because, according to belief, Saint Joseph, the “adoptive father” of Jesus, died on March 19th. On Saint Joseph's Day, Italy features many different traditional sweets from various re...
Lady Gaga Delivers Moving Speech While Accepting Innovator Award at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards: ‘The World Doesn’t Need Another Copy’
Lady Gaga was honored with the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards and her acceptance speech celebrated the notion that “the most powerful innovation is your authenticity.” She was presented the award by Doechii, who said the superstar helped the “Denial Is a River” rapper embrace her “weird” side, adding, “Gaga was and always is n...
A century in bloom: the Mellano family’s legacy of flowers, family, and the American Dream
Behind many successful American stories lies the journey of an immigrant. The story of Mellano & Company, the oldest flower business in the western United States, is no exception. It is a tale of resilience, hard work, and a deep-rooted love for both family and the land — a journey that began in Italy and blossomed into a thriving multi-generationa...
Fatto A Mano brings a taste of Italy to Westport
Westport has a new bakery in town, and it’s already drawing attention. Fatto A Mano, an Italian bakery located at 1835 Post Road East, opened Feb. 12. Based on the first day turnout, this spot is here to stay. Walking into Fatto A Mano, the first thing you notice is the atmosphere. The vibe is warm and inviting, with an interior that feels really...
Santa Margherita Ligure Travel Guide: Explore, Stay, and Savor
Santa Margherita Ligure is a picturesque seaside town on the Italian Riviera. It seamlessly combines natural beauty, rich history, and lively culture. This seaside gem, frequently eclipsed by its glitzy neighbor Portofino, offers visitors a more sedate yet no less enchanted getaway. Santa Margherita Ligure offers experiences that will last a lifeti...
San Francisco: Italy at the 2025 Conference on cybersecurity
Italian start-ups, innovative SMEs and institutions will participate together for the first time at the world’s premier conference and exhibition on cybersecurity: the San Francisco RSA Conference, to be held from 28 April to 1 May 2025 in San Francisco, California. The annual RSA event represents a global platform for discussion, gathering industr...
Camuffo, the Stradivarius of the sea
You know you’re dealing with something special when a company has been around for over six centuries. That’s the case with Camuffo, the world’s oldest shipyard, making boats since 1438. It all began under the Venetian Republic, when the Camuffo family operated in Candia (modern-day Heraklion, Crete). As the political climate shifted with the rise o...
A Maine Italian isn’t just beloved – it’s a rite of passage on a roll
Three to five times a year, Richard Harper places a long-distance food order, one that covers 2,700 miles. Whenever he wants to treat himself, relive childhood memories and emotionally revisit his Maine roots, Harper has Italians from Amato’s in Portland shipped to his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Oh my God, that bread is amazing — you can’t find...
