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U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman J. Fertitta has brought a deeply personal touch to his new residence, beginning with the curated art collection now on display at his home, Villa Taverna. Working closely with Gary Tinterow, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Ambassador Fertitta personally selected works by iconic American artists such as...

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Fears about the future of the U.S. Consulate in Florence have been laid to rest. On July 2 at a well-attended Independence Day celebration at Villa Taverna in Rome hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Tilman Fertitta, and in the presence of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Ambassador announced that the Consulate General in Florence wou...

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Buonasera a tutti! Welcome to Villa Taverna. Tonight is special for so many reasons. First off, it’s my first Independence Day here and I hope to spend many more here. I want to thank each of you for joining us as we celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States of America. I want to thank our incredible team from the Embassy for putting on thi...

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Italy and the United States are "sister nations." Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed this message at Villa Taverna in Rome during the celebration of America’s Independence Day. “President Donald Trump and I have always emphasized the extraordinary and unique bond between our two countries. It's a foundation we can build on to make this connec...

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Energy supply networks, the defense manufacturing chain, key infrastructure, and even executives at companies deemed strategic by the U.S. and Israel are all under renewed scrutiny. The latest phase of conflict, sparked by the attack on Iran, is forcing Italy to step up its game when it comes to preventing potential terrorist threats on its soil. A...

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On Wednesday, US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta presented his diplomatic credentials to Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace. He met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday. Decoding the news. His appointment is more than ceremonial. It’s a strategic signal from the Trump admini...

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We the Italians, the Italian media company dedicated to promoting relations between Italy and the United States with a special focus on the Italian American community, is pleased to welcome the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Tilman J. Fertitta, to Rome, a proud Italian American himself with deep roots. We look forward to continuing our work as a bridge...

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  Donald Trump dice che gli Stati Uniti non riconosceranno l'Indigenous People's Day nella stessa giornata del Columbus Day Stanley Tucci riprende il suo viaggio televisivo in Italia attraverso 5 regioni L'Italian American Congressional Delegation e la NIAF insieme per migliorare le nuove regole sulla doppia cittadinanza Clarissa Ceruti è la nuova...

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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, 83-14, to serve as the ambassador to Italy and San Marino. Fertitta is the CEO of Landry’s — which includes restaurants, casinos and hotels — and the owner of the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He also starred in the television show “Billion Dollar Bu...

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Houston restaurant and hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta said serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino would be the "most important job" of his life during his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday.  "If confirmed, I take the responsibility of being an ambassador at this crucial moment in history as the most important job of my...

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