Italian design leadership in Europe: innovation, growth, and sustainability
Italian design remains a leader in Europe in terms of revenue (19.8% of the EU, 6.3 billion euros) and number of employees (19.8%). Italy stands out for its strong connection between design and the "Made in Italy" brand, with a significant presence in the furniture, fashion, and mechanics sectors. The integration of artificial intelligence in the s...
DiVincenzo: "It would be amazing to represent Italy"
Italy's efforts to get NBA guard Donte DiVincenzo into an Italia jersey might finally bear fruit as the Minnesota Timberwolves star admitted he would love to represent the country after a meeting with two of Italy's leading basketball figures. DiVincenzo met to have dinner with Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco as well as the men's national tea...
Reform of Italian overseas voting: new rules under discussion to prevent fraud
The majority supporting the Italian government is working on reforming the electoral law, and among the topics under review is the vote of Italians living abroad. The main goal of this effort is to prevent fraud. Currently, Italian citizens residing abroad and registered on the specific electoral rolls vote by mail. To facilitate this, a special Ov...
The best moka pots for easy Italian-style coffee straight from your stovetop
I once read a line in my favorite Italian cookbook: 'At the bar, we drink espresso. At home, we make moka.' After traveling across Italy – from Florence to Naples – I discovered how true that is. Step into nearly any Italian kitchen, and you’ll find a moka pot perched on the stovetop, usually a trusty Bialetti, patiently waiting to brew the next cu...
Italy's Leonardo, Enel and Ansaldo reach deal on nuclear joint venture
Defence company Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab, utility Enel (ENEI.MI), opens new tab and power generation supplier Ansaldo Energia have reached a deal to create a new company to study the use of nuclear power, Italy's Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said on Thursday. Addressing a conference in Milan, Pichetto said Enel would contribute...
Experience a sailing holiday in northern Sardinia
Despite my previous sailing experience extending to little more than a gentle pedalo around the lake of a local park, I’ve long been a keen believer in the healing powers of being out on water. This concept is also the driving force behind Vincent Braakman and Vallery Melcher’s wellness sailing holidays in the Mediterranean. When I discovered their...
Superga 2750 Marks 100 Years as Italy’s Enduring Sneaker Staple
This year, Superga commemorates the 100th anniversary of its original 2750 plimsoll. As one of the first footwear models created by the brand, its landmark milestone is set to bring a series of events and special releases over the coming months. To kick off its celebrations, Superga has just launched a new campaign honing in on the sneaker’s long-s...
New Orient Express train offers luxury rail travel in Italy
A new luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, was unveiled at Ostiense station in Rome on Thursday before making its maiden journey to the vineyards of Tuscany. The five-star service is operated by luxury hospitality companies Arsenale and Orient Express with the support of Italy's Fondazione FS Italiane and FS Treni Turistici Italiani. The tra...
The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries
The "Liberation Day" has arrived, albeit with little respect for the term, as it marks the announcement of tariffs the United States will impose on goods from several countries. A 20% tariff will be levied on European goods, based on a claim—disputed by economists worldwide, including American experts—that Europe imposes a 39% tariff on U.S. goods,...
Jubilee effect: the center of Rome belongs to Americans – surge in homes purchased by U.S. citizens
The "Jubilee Effect" is driving a significant increase in demand for real estate in Rome from foreign citizens, with a particular interest in luxury homes. Data shows that over the past four years, requests for apartments in the Capital and Lazio region have risen by 42%, and the positive trend continues into 2025. The increase in foreign demand is...
When in Rome, Do as the Runners Do
It’s early on a Tuesday morning in mid-March, and Isabella Calidonna is ready to run. She’s got a hydration pack wrapped around her back and a smile on her face while standing next to the Baroque Four Rivers Fountain in the heart of Rome, Italy. This centerpiece of the famed Navona Piazza, she tells me, is among more than 2,000 fountains in the cit...
European center for cultural heritage sciences established. The headquarters is in Florence
E-RIHS - European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science(www.e-rihs.eu) provides technologically advanced tools and specialized expertise to explore the secrets of the colors in an ancient painting, analyze the composition of historic textiles or identify archaeological sites. This infrastructure brings together Europe’s most prestigious rese...
