Italian grandfathers with 'big personalities' sought for feature film
It's time to give your nonno a call. Boston Casting is seeking Italian grandfathers with "big personalities" for a feature film. It is looking for people between 70 and 80 years old. Acting experience is a plus, but it is not necessary. The movie shoots from Sept. 2 to November, and the pay is $1,246 per day. Interested applicants should send their...
Florence Italy: Everything You Need to Eat and Drink
After eating the best food in Florence at restaurants, in markets and on the street over three separate visits, we’re finally ready to share our picks for the must-eat foods and drinks that all travelers should experience at least once in person. Maybe twice. Read on to discover our Florence food favorites and the ones you need to eat during your v...
Danbury San Gennaro Festival Returns Aug. 20 With New Grand Marshal
The Feast of San Gennaro will return to downtown Danbury for its fourth annual celebration from Aug. 20–24, featuring food, music, fireworks, and cultural festivities centered on Italian heritage. Organizers have named Antonia “Tonina” Chieffalo as the 2025 Grand Marshal. A longtime Danbury resident and member of the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge for 60 y...
What The New York Times Gets Wrong About Coffee Prices In Italy
Coffee prices are all over the place as the market responds to about a million different factors, and it has left many wondering what the impact will be on the consumer and how they will respond. And it is in these uncertain times that journalists turn to one trusty sector of the coffee drinking public: people in the country of Italy. The latest jo...
A taste of Italy in San Francisco: unpacking the 2nd edition of Italfoods Specialty Food Show
On June 24th, San Francisco’s Fort Mason was transformed into a dynamic marketplace of Italian culinary delights for the 2nd Italfoods Specialty Food Show. Over 100 Italian food purveyors gathered to show their finest selection of specialty foods, offering attendees a unique opportunity to taste an array of amazing products and discover exclusive d...
Italy’s hotel investment surges amid tourism recovery
Hotel investment in Italy has increased substantially as the country’s tourism sector recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent data shows a growing appetite among investors for hospitality properties, driven by improving travel demand and favourable market conditions. Growing interest from international investorsThe Italian hotel...
Feast Season in the North End
Summer in Boston’s oldest neighborhood means one thing—it’s time to celebrate Italian-style with the various feasts and processions that take over the area’s ancient, cobblestoned streets. Brought to these shores decades ago by the waves of Italian immigrants that populated the North End beginning in the early 20th century, these religious festival...
Lake Maggiore like a local: 7 authentic experiences to do
Are you looking for valuable authentic tips for visiting Lake Maggiore like a local? This jewel of Northern Italy, nestled between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, boasts a wealth of stunning artistic and architectural treasures. Renowned for its lush botanical gardens, breathtaking landscapes, and historic mansions, Lake Maggiore is rich in ca...
Puglia launches data center valley to lead Southern Europe’s digital transformation
Puglia is set to reshape the digital future of the Mediterranean with the launch of the Puglia Data Center Valley, an ambitious initiative that will combine three hyperscale AI-focused data center projects with a total capacity exceeding 2 gigawatts. The plan includes transforming a former industrial zone in Bari into a 200 MW data hub, building a...
Average retirement age in Italy rises to 64 years and 5 months
In Italy, the mandatory pension system is administered mainly by INPS (Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale) for most employed and self-employed workers. Under this system, contributions made by active workers finance the pensions of those already retired. However, some professional groups have specific pension funds, such as lawyers or arch...
Dr. Katia Passerini Begins Role as Gonzaga University’s 27th President
A new chapter opened in the storied history of Gonzaga University today as Dr. Katia Passerini took the helm as the Jesuit institution’s 27th president. She is the second layperson to serve in the role, succeeding Dr. Thayne McCulloh. President Passerini was selected to lead Gonzaga following a national search and unanimous selection by the Gonzaga...
This Italian Town Is Home To One Of The Country's Most Iconic Candies
Italy undoubtedly has a sweet tooth, one that leans toward high-quality, elegant, decorative candies. After all, the city of Perugia brought us the lovestruck foil-wrapped Baci kisses, a popular Valentine's Day gift, while Venchi chocolates arose from bubbling bronze cauldrons in Turin, and Ferrero Rocher hails from the small Italian village of Alb...