How Italy views NATO’s 3% proposal
Italy cautiously supports NATO’s proposed 3% defence spending target, with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto calling for financial adjustments at the EU level. The opposition endorses the plan while also advocating for defence Eurobonds. Strategic partnerships and an integrated defence industrial base remain crucial for achieving Europe’s security go...
US Relations with Italy and Partnerships in Healthcare Innovation Are Setting a Global Standard
For many years, USA and Italy have shared an enduring partnership rooted in cultural and economic ties, as well as a mutual commitment to advancing healthcare and medical research. These collaborations have helped proffer solutions to complex health issues. As both countries continue to spearhead groundbreaking health initiatives, USA and Italy are...
Owners of chic Italian NJ restaurant to open modern eatery and bar in New Brunswick
For six years, Mangia Toscano has been a cornerstone of the Metuchen dining scene, offering traditional Tuscan fare devoid of the Italian-American eats that permeate many New Jersey restaurants. And now, co-owners and Florence, Italy, natives Alberto Buglione and Ivan Guarducci are taking their culinary prowess across Middlesex County. In February,...
Italy’s role in food innovation and tradition: a path forward for the 21st century
In a recent article published on Food Navigator, Oliver Morrison explored Italy’s ongoing struggle between preserving its world-renowned gastronomic heritage and embracing food-tech innovation. The article highlights a growing tension within the country’s agri-food sector, particularly in light of its government’s proposed ban on synthetic foods, i...
Accademia Verdiana del Teatro Regio di Parma Announces New York Program
The Accademia Verdiana del Teatro Regio di Parma is set to hold a course in New York from Jan. 13 to 17, 2025. The course is supported by International Friends of Festival Verdi, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, and Fondazione Prof. Roberto Massini ETS and will allow 10 young singers who were selected to take intensive courses with a scholarship of $5...
After Six years, Rome’s Passetto di Borgo reopens to the public
The Passetto di Borgo, an 800-meter elevated passageway linking the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, has reopened yesterday, following six years of meticulous restoration. Constructed in 1277 under Pope Nicholas III, the Passetto served as a clandestine escape route for popes during times of peril. Notably, during the 1527 Sack of Rome, Pope...
Light and Gold: The Restoration of the Monreale Cathedral Mosaics
The Monreale Cathedral in Sicily, constructed between 1174 and 1189 under King William II, is renowned for its vast Byzantine-style mosaics, covering over 6,400 square meters and containing approximately 2.2 kilograms of pure gold. These mosaics, among the largest in Italy, have recently undergone extensive restoration to return them to their origi...
Bolzano: The Magic of Christmas in the Heart of the Alps
Bolzano, nestled in the heart of South Tyrol, Italy, is renowned for its enchanting Christmas celebrations, blending Italian charm with Austrian traditions. Known as the Christmas capital of Italy, the city comes alive during the festive season, offering a magical experience for visitors from around the globe. The Bolzano Christmas Market is a high...
The Holy Doors of Rome: A Guide to the 2025 Jubilee
The 2025 Jubilee marks a significant spiritual event for the Catholic Church, centered around the symbolic opening of the Holy Doors in Rome's four major papal basilicas. Each door represents a passage to divine grace and renewal, drawing millions of pilgrims worldwide. Rome's four papal basilicas, with their rich history and spiritual importance,...
The Italian Cultural Society - Bridging Cultures Through Language and Art
Francesca Casazza, the CEO of the Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. joined Good Morning Washington to discuss the vibrant cultural experiences ICS offers to the community. "Our mission is to enhance the appreciation and knowledge of Italian Arts, Culture, and Language," shared the CEO. "We strive to create opportunities for everyone to ex...
A Calabrian wine triumphs in the New York Times: among the best of 2024
Eric Asimov has once again compiled his personal list of the year’s most memorable wines for the New York Times. This is not a list of prestigious names, iconic labels, or unforgettable vintages—although, as Asimov notes, “those often stay in memory and serve as reference points for beauty.” Instead, the common thread of this year’s selection is a...
La Spiaggia Ristorante — an Italian restaurant gem in Ocean Shores
It sounds like La Spiaggia Ristorante has a fan for life in Cal O’Brien. With reviews like his, it’s clear the restaurant will add more loyal customers like him. “My wife and I agree this is the best Italian food we’ve had outside of Italy,” O’Brien said. “It’s on par with anything we ate in Venice.” O’Brien, a longtime Harborite, has been to La Sp...