Tax incentives for foreign buyers in Italy
Italy has long been a dream destination for individuals seeking a blend of culture, cuisine, and scenic beauty. Beyond its lifestyle appeal, Italy offers a range of tax incentives for foreign buyers, making it an increasingly attractive location for international property investors. These incentives are particularly appealing to high-net-worth indi...
Bulgari lights up futuristic Christmas tree at Spanish Steps in Rome
Luxury jeweller Bulgari has brought festive cheer to Rome's Spanish Steps with a futuristic Christmas tree whose design is inspired by the company's iconic snake symbol. The gold-coloured installation, made of plexiglass, brass and metal, is topped with an eight-pointed star and illuminated with a hi-tech, energy-efficient lighting system. In addit...
David DiGuglielmo, retired superintendent at the State Correctional Institution Graterford, has died at 76
David DiGuglielmo, 76, of Schwenksville, retired superintendent at the State Correctional Institution Graterford, behavioral psychologist, longtime prisoner advocate, and veteran, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, of transverse myelitis. He made it a priority to engage with his staff and the prison population, and he encouraged those who were incarcerated t...
First lady begins last official overseas tour at NAS Sigonella in Sicily
Jill Biden began her last overseas trip as first lady this week at a Navy base in Sicily, speaking to military families before visiting the small Sicilian village where her great-grandparents once lived. Along with her daughter Ashley, the wife of outgoing President Joe Biden arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella on Wednesday as part of a six-day...
Christmas Concert at St Michael’s College in Winooski, VT
Sunday, December 15, 2 p.m. Saint Michael’s College Chapel, VT; FREE. Vermont Italian Cultural Association, cofounder Dr. William Tortolano will perform a Christmas concert on December 15th in the Saint Michael’s College Chapel on the Winooski campus. He will play on the classic 1966 Casavant pipe organ which was designed by Dr. Tortolano and is de...
No, Genetics Don’t Prove Christopher Columbus Had Sephardi Ancestry
Speaking of the pitfalls of popular reporting on historical research, a Spanish documentary received much attention in October because of its claim that new genetic evidence implied that Christoper Columbus was of Jewish ancestry. Mosaic noted reasons for skepticism on historical grounds. Razib Khan, a geneticist, points out the flimsy biological...
Your Guide to Networking as You Study Abroad in Italy
Studies show that most jobs and internships come from connections rather than cold applications. But networking isn’t just about jobs; it’s about learning from others, sharing ideas, and building relationships that can last a lifetime. When you study abroad in Italy at John Cabot University, you’re surrounded by people from more than 75 countries....
Italian Trade Agency Initiative Highlights the Italian Technology Providers Supporting American and Canadian Manufacturers
Many U.S. manufacturers have been incorporating offshoring or overseas outsourcing into their business models for decades, weighing the opportunities and challenges of working with a manufacturing partner abroad. One Italian organization, however, is giving North American manufacturers greater access to Italian technology closer to home. The Itali...
The little-known Italian wine region that rivals Champagne
I know a trick question when I hear one. “Red or rosé?” Gabriele Cristini asked as he proffered a plate of slow-cooked beef on a bed of polenta. The answer was so obviously, so screamingly “red” that I smelt a rat. Then he whipped out a bottle from behind him — not just any rosé, but sparkling! — and popped the cork alongside my prejudices. Turns o...
Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production
Ferrero is making efforts to diversify its hazelnut sourcing in North America, where the nuts are in high demand during seasonal celebrations like the upcoming winter holidays. “Our mission is to master the hazelnut value chain from end-to-end to create and deliver value in service of customers, brands, and products,” Tommaso de Gregorio, head of F...
Italy’s beautiful island with a rare ‘blue zone’ where loads of locals live past 100
Sardinia is home to one of the world's rare "blue zones" where a greater number of people live to 100 or more. The zone consists of a cluster of villages on the Italian island, which bluezones.com says are inhabited by locals with a rare genetic "quirk" linked to exceptional longevity. The blue zone areas of Ogliastra, Barbagia di Ollolai and Barba...
When Michelangelo's 'Pietà' Came to New York
Growing up in the New York metro area in the 1970s and early 1980s, the work of art I heard my parents discuss most often was Michelangelo’s Pietà. The famous sculpture, which resides inside St. Peter’s in Rome, features a beatific and serene Mary seated with the body of the crucified Jesus sprawled across her lap, evoking the great suffering of hi...