The twin cities of Gorizia in Italy and Nova Gorica in Slovenia have been jointly designated as the European Capital of Culture for 2025, in an unprecedented move that created the first cross-border capitale della cultura since the initiative’s establishment in 1985. This historic collaboration, operating under the theme GO! Borderless, is a signif...

Tiziano Bernard, an Italian born in Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Flight Instructor in the United States. The honor, granted annually by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), recognizes professionals who excel in their expertise and ability to impart excellent flight skills to students....

The Fogolâr Furlan of Northern California, in the United States, gathered last Saturday, March 15, to celebrate its 11th anniversary at Club Fugazi, located in the North Beach area, San Francisco's Italian neighborhood. The building, a symbol of the Italian community since the 19th century, hosted the celebration. A special recognition was give...

Our story begins in the second half of the 19th century with Luigi Morgante, a cured meat merchant selling his products in the markets of Upper Friuli. Later, Cesare opened a butcher shop in Tarcento, and his son Olvino began producing cured meats and aging prosciutto. Skilled in commerce, he became a supplier for Wagon Lits—one could say that the...

Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible! Rome Fiumicino airport is the best in Europe for the 8th consecutive year Renewable energy: Italy is fourth in the world among the largest markets for network development projects Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia is the Italian Capital of Culture 2027 La Sapienza University of Rome is...

The US military base in Aviano is crucial to the local economy. Hosting over 6,000 American soldiers and 759 Italian civilian employees, the base is the second-largest employer in Friuli Venezia Giulia. However, the Trump-Musk initiative to scale down the US military presence in Europe is causing widespread uncertainty. Workers fear the economic im...

Palmanova is a one-of-a-kind destination with an unmistakable identity. Designed from the ground up as the ideal city, it features a striking nine-pointed star shape when viewed from above. But what was its purpose, and why was it inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017? Palmanova was conceived as the ideal city, but what does that mean?...

After a thorough evaluation process, the Jury selected the winning project from among the 10 finalist cities. Pordenone, the winner with the project "Pordenone 2027. A City That Surprises," will be awarded a contribution of 1 million euros to implement the cultural program presented in the application dossier. This is the motivation: The dossier pr...

Recruitment of Italian civilians at American bases in Italy has been suspended, trade unions said on Monday. "We have learned from the national secretariat that there has been a freeze on hiring Italian civilians at the American bases in Italy,' said Roberta Del Savio, the coordinator of Fisascat Cisl union at the Aviano air base in the north-easte...

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