Italy top of world agro-food standings says UNESCO
Italy is top of world agro-food standings in terms of the UNESCO-recognised Italian products, the UN cultural body said Friday. Italy holds the world record for UNESCO awards in the agro-food sector with five out of the 68 allocated globally, it said.It is followed by Morocco with four Unesco recognitions, three for Turkey and Azerbaijan, and two f...
“Primo Innovare” – Innovation Italy in Seattle
The Italy of innovation and investment has been showcased in Seattle for the first time since the pandemic, with the “Primo Innovare” (First Innovate) initiative. “Primo Innovare” took place on 16 November 2022 in Seattle, the American Pacific Coast city that is home to giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing and Starbucks. Ten innovative Italian sta...
The 9 most enchanting villages in the Dolomites to discover in winter
The magnificent Dolomites, a treasure chest of natural sceneries, are the ideal destination for nature lovers, mountaineers, and winter sports enthusiasts. Let's discover together some of the most enchanting and picturesque villages in the Dolomites to visit in winter, nestled in beautiful valleys, and rich in history, art, ancient traditions, and...
Passport renewal applications exclusively for compatriots residing in New Jersey
Notice is hereby given to compatriots registered with AIRE and residing in the State of New Jersey (Counties of Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, Warren, Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset) that on Friday, December 2, 2022 starting at 9:00 a.m., it will be possible to apply for passport issuance by appointment at...
The Evolution of ‘Criminal Minds” Joe Mantegna
Chicago-native Joe Mantegna has been in show business for over 50 years. He made his acting debut in the 1969 Chicago production of the stage musical “Hair” and focused mainly on theater in his early years – even winning a Tony award for Best Featured Actor in Pulitzer-Prize winning play “Glengarry Glen Ross.” According to Mantegna, a lot of opport...
Seminars Aim to Help Vermonters Get Their Italian Citizenship
When Lisa DeNatale set out to obtain Italian citizenship based on her Sicilian lineage, things got complicated fast. Non-Italians can obtain citizenship if an ancestor was born in Italy, even one as far back as great-great-grandparents. DeNatale's paternal grandparents, for instance, were born in Sicily and came over to the U.S. in the early 1900s....
San Benedetto's Basilica and the renaissance of Norcia
It’s been six years since the devastating earthquakes that tore through central Italy, causing death, destruction and pain. People lost their homes, their loved ones and, in many cases, their livelihood; they lost their community, their social network and their familial heritage. Perhaps nothing comes as close to the idea of total, complete loss as...
Author Marlana DeMarco Hogan's New Book 'Growing Up in the Pasta Zone' is a Charming Tale That Follows Three Young Boys Whose Families Gather for a Unique Tradition
Marlana DeMarco Hogan, who earned a teaching degree in Italian language and culture from Rutgers University and has had a teaching career spanning 25 years, has completed her new book "Growing Up in the Pasta Zone": a delightful and heartwarming story of a beloved family tradition for an Italian American family that brings everyone closer together...
Italy's Enel to build solar PV cell & panel factory in U.S.
Italian utility Enel (ENEI.MI) said on Thursday it would build a solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and panel manufacturing facility in the United States in an effort to support the creation of a North-American supply chain. The factory is expected to initially produce at least 3 gigawatt (GW) and scale up to 6 GW of high-performance bifacial PV modules...
The way of the gods: walking from Bologna to Florence
Autumn is the ideal month to make excursions to discover the beauty of Italy along ancient paths such as the way of the gods that connects the cities of Bologna and Florence and like many others throughout the peninsula. This suggestive path winds through the‘Appennino , and unites these two important Italian realities. Here you can find out in det...
Grand opening for Italian restaurant VIA 417 in Jenkintown coming very soon
VIA 417 expects to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Jenkintown within the next 14 days. While the final menu touches are forthcoming, owner Izzy Reka and head chef Kelvin Poci plan to serve up a combination of classic and elegant dishes. “We’re going to have classics that everyone knows,” Izzy said. “The other side of the menu is going to be our...
How Luca Guadagnino Did It His Way on the Road to Hollywood
When “Bones and All” picked up two prizes at the Venice Film Festival — Luca Guadagnino for best director and Taylor Russell for best young actor – there was a sense that the Lido laurel had been a long time coming for the Italian director. Guadagnino had walked the awards ceremony red carpet with his mom, Alia, after flying back to Venice from Tel...