Farewell Statement by Consul General Sergio Strozzi
In these four years of my tenure as Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, we worked to open and then consolidate Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco, to increase the awareness of US Company Leaders, Investors, Researchers regarding Italy’s amazing pool of Innovators and deep-tech assets, to strengthen the Italian Commu...
Marco Belinelli announces retirement
Marco Belinelli, 39, has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball, ending a career that spanned over 20 years. In an emotional statement, Belinelli said, “I gave it my heart. Every piece of me. Every single day. Basketball gave me everything… and I gave it everything I had.” Belinelli began his professional journey with Virt...
UNICO National Honors Italian American Excellence at 102nd Annual Convention in Fort Lauderdale
UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, hosted its 102nd Annual Convention, presented by Inserra Supermarkets, in Fort Lauderdale, celebrating culture, service, and leadership while honoring extraordinary Italian Americans. The convention elected Joseph Nasello as the new UNICO National President who...
Italy overtakes UK in GDP per capita for the first time in two decades
For the first time since 2001, Italy has surpassed the United Kingdom in terms of GDP per capita - a notable shift that speaks volumes. According to recent data, Italy’s GDP per person has edged slightly ahead of the UK’s, bringing an unexpected economic twist after more than two decades of British dominance. In 2024, Italy’s GDP per capita reached...
The St. Bart's Festival in Scotch Plains (NJ) on Labor Day Weekend
The 51st annual Labor Day Italian Festival returns on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Hosted by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, St. Bartholomew's Church, and St. Bartholomew's Academy, the festival has been an annual tradition honoring San Nicola di Bari, the patron saint of the town of Montazzoli, Italy, since 1974. The fe...
The Brascugli family reunion showcases how Italian immigrants helped shape the Range
The Brascugli family is getting together for a family reunion this weekend in Eveleth, MN. It’s where Nicola Brascugli settled when he came over from Italy, back in 1899. The family told us he built the first brick house in Eveleth. He worked in the mines, like many others who immigrated here. This year, the family from the states will get to meet...
Gran Festa di Ferragosto 2025 - St Louis
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Italian Community of St Louis is excited to host the 8th Annual Ferragosto, a traditional Italian summer party, from 5pm to 10PM. Our venue, the Enterprise Pavilion at Shaw Park is located at: 27 S Brentwood Blvd, Clayton, Missouri 63105. There is free parking on site. Besides music and entertainment, Italian wines a...
On Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, ISDA Celebrates Progress and Pioneers Change
Basil M. Russo, national president of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), was elected to his sixth term during the 47th ISDA Biennial Convention, held on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Since first taking office in 2014, Russo has been unanimously reelected five consecutive times, leading ISDA through a decade of sustained cultural and fi...
We the ItaliaNews: Italy in english. Episode 28/2025
Italy’s agri-food sector strengthens its lead in Europe The state of Italian soccer: improving finances, rising women’s game, but stadiums lag behind Back to the peaks: how Italy’s mountains are calling people home Beyond the garden: past, present and future of Italian exports Quality, concern, and ethics drive Italian growing commitment to susta...
Cruise travel: 15 million tourists expected in Italy in 2025
The Italian cruise industry is poised to continue its robust rebound. The forecast for 2025 confirms the momentum already noted during 2024, driven by sustained high demand. Leading the national cruise ports is Civitavecchia, projected to welcome 3.6 million passengers. Trailing behind are Naples with an anticipated 2.1 million and Genoa with aroun...
Italy’s exceptional – yet often overlooked – innovative potential
Italy has a long and remarkable history of technological innovation, yet paradoxically, this is not one of the first qualities typically associated with the Bel Paese. We are a nation of inventors and creative minds, but this solid legacy is rarely acknowledged, despite our contribution to a vast array of inventions that have changed the world. Fro...
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti in Newtown, PA
The Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA is thrilled to welcome Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, the golden-voiced Italian-American crooner and fan favorite from America’s Got Talent, for one night only on Friday, September 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM. A finalist and Heidi Klum’s memorable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient, Sal brings his powerhouse vocals...
