Tilman J. Fertitta, a renowned American businessman, philanthropist, and sports team owner, has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the United States Ambassador to Italy. Fertitta is well-known for his leadership in business and his contributions to the hospitality and entertainment industries, as well as his significant...

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta may soon be adding a geopolitical chapter to his lengthy career resume according to a Wednesday evening report from CBS News. According to CBS' senior White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs, President-elect Donald Trump is seriously considering the Texas hospitality magnate for the role of U.S. ambassador to I...

The American Corner Palermo will be a space open to the entire community, where young people can explore American culture, participate in events and workshops, and strengthen the ties that unite our two countries. We could not have found a better partner for this project than the Falcone Foundation, which will host the new American Corner inside th...

Dear friends, as mentioned last month, there is great news in the world of We the Italians. After having screened many tour operators who had contacted us, we have established a partnership with Micromegas, which will help us to offer you experience tours in Italy, with several new features and special contents. The first tour we propose contains p...

The new US ambassador to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, Jack Markell, arrived in Rome on Saturday morning. The former governor of Delaware, appointed by President Joe Biden, arrived at Fiumicino airport from Philadelphia together with his wife Carla around 9 am local time. He succeeds Lewis Eisenberg, who was made ambassador by former US Pre...

Former Delaware Governor Jack Markell has been confirmed by the US Senate to become Ambassador to Italy. President Joe Biden nominated Markell several months ago. The President has also turned to the former two-term governor to serve as Ambassador to the organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, as well as to lead an Afghan refugee res...

Jack Alan Markell, adviser and personal friend of Joe Biden, has been chosen by the U.S. president as the next U.S. ambassador to Italy. Markell’s name was previously circulated as a candidate for White House chief of staff. From 2009 to 2017, Markell served as governor of Delaware, relying on the support of Beau Biden, the president’s eldest son,...

Buonasera a tutti. Thank you, Rector Prencipe for your kind words of welcome. And thank you to your colleagues at Luiss, Vice President Severino and Prorector Marchetti. My warmest regards to Ambassador Zappia in Washington and to Foreign Minister Tajani and Secretary General Sequi. It is a testament to the excellence of Luiss University that such...

Good evening. Thank you, Dario and Pasquale for inviting me to join today’s event. Ambassador Zappia – thank you for your leadership in support of our long-standing alliance and partnership. I am always pleased to participate in initiatives to broaden the United States’ strong bilateral relationship with Italy. The business matching platform launch...

The US State Department’s ‘online payment program’ allows adult Americans in Italy to pay to renew their passport over the internet, according to a recent announcement published on the website of the US embassy to Italy. The scheme means US citizens can now apply to renew their passport without having to make an in-person appointment at the US emba...