NEWS FROM : ITALY  

Exploring the traditions of Lent in Italy can lead us down a path of rituals deeply connected both with Christian beliefs and local customs. In Puglia, for instance, many families practice a curious rite involving … a grater. Il rito della grattugia stands for symbolic cleansing and preparation for Lent: in it, people clean their cheese graters by...

Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone is on life support following a cardiac arrest. Italian American Barone fell ill Sunday at the team hotel, shortly before Fiorentina’s match at Atalanta, and was rushed to a hospital in Milan. The match was subsequently postponed. Fiorentina said Sunday night that Barone, who turns 58 on Wednesday, was in “criti...

In Italy, less is often more. Coffee can be a shot of espresso served in a small cup. Dinner can be a plate of pasta with tomatoes and olive oil. Goodbyes can turn into hours-long conversations outside an Italian home or a restaurant.  Non-Italians want more than a taste of this lifestyle where there’s an appreciation for simplicity. International...

Historically speaking Tuscany is a land rich in splendid ancient villages, enchanting destinations where you can breathe history, art and beauty at every turn. Diamonds set in picture-postcard landscapes, scattered through the hills of the Val d'Orcia, perched between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines, or overlooking the sea. A richness that is also...

Sorrento, Italy, packs over 2,600 years of history. It sits on the Sorrentine Peninsula, eyes on the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Famous for citrus groves and history, it's always pulled crowds. Its story starts in the 8th century BC with local tribes, catching Etruscan attention. The Osci took over next, leaving 600 BC ruins behind. Before Ro...

Whether you want to honour your family’s heritage or you and your boo simply went on an amaaazing trip to Tuscany and you want to cherish those memories by giving your kiddo a moniker inspired by your vacay, there are plenty of Italian baby names to choose from. (Side note: If you’re picking a name based on where your lil one was conceived, I salut...

It’s golden, grainy, sticky and tastes rather bland if served on its own. But the sheer versatility of polenta has transformed it into a culinary star, with Italy’s famed boiled cornmeal dish pairing nicely with an endless number of flavors. Toppings can include everything from venison, fish, rabbit, wild boar and braised veal to mushrooms, tomato...

Gaeta is a picturesque town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking natural landscapes, which make it a beloved tourist destination. Located in the Lazio region, in the province of Latina, Gaeta is strategically positioned northwest of Naples.  The town’s history goes all the way back to...

What is Pesto? So you’ve decided to venture into the world of Italian cuisine, and you’ve stumbled upon pesto sauce – a herby condiment that has graced dishes for generations. The aroma of fresh basil and the delicate combination of garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil make this green gold a delicious and versatile addition to pasta, s...

Turin has been chosen as the Capital of Business Culture 2024. The candidacy had been launched in May, at the Book Fair, by Unione Industriali Torino as the promoting party. "Alongside the entrepreneurial legacy of which we are the custodians, the emphasis was placed on the future of our community, particularly the young generation: an approach tha...

On March 17, 1861, the Italian state was born in Turin following the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy with the coronation of Victor Emmanuel II. The official name given to the anniversary, as reported on the government website, is "Day of National Unity, Constitution, Anthem and Flag." On March 17, 1861 in Parliament it was announced, "The Sena...

About 20 miles southwest of the town of Siena in the magical land of Tuscany lies a town called Chiusdino, where a true tale of a knight and his sword in the stone is strikingly similar to the Arthurian tale of King Arthur. A valiant knight born in 1148 by the name of Galgano Guidotti renounced his life as a knight and became a hermit and saint. A...