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in Sicily, the Etna volcano blocks air flights

September 2023
Flights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna, local authorities said, bringing fresh travel troubles to the crisis-plagued Italian airport. The 11,000 foot high volcano burst into action...


The Tower of Pisa is 850 years old

September 2023
The Tower of Pisa, one of the most admired and famous buildings in the world, has kicked off its 850th birthday celebrations after the laying of its first stone on August 9, 1173. Considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the whole...


In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: The Classic Italian Cocktail: The Negroni

September 2023
dalla cucina di Joni Lucarino Now deceased, celebrity chef, author, and TV star, Anthony Bourdain, called the traditional Negroni, the “perfect drink” saying, “It’s three liquors that I am not particularly interested in but put them together with...


NIAF to Host 48th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Emilia-Romagna and the Italian Diaspora

September 2023
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will host its 48th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The annual black-tie event celebrates the rich Italian culture and brings together...


Bari: A Coastal Gem in Southern Italy

September 2023
Nestled on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, the city of Bari shines as a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, Bari offers an authentic Italian experience that...


Opera in the Italian Garden Sept. 3, 2023

September 2023
“Opera in the Italian Garden” is being presented on September 3, 2023, in Cleveland's beautiful Italian Renaissance Garden from 6 to 7:30 p.m. featuring two of Cleveland’s most prestigious arts organizations, The Cleveland Opera and the Cleveland...


Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2023

September 2023
The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2023 will be showcasing award winning films from Italy Sept. 14 – Sept. 28, 2023 at the Cedar Lee Theater and Atlas Cinemas Eastgate. All films are $12 each and screen on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.  The...


Paolo Di Paolo, Italian photographer, passed at age 98

August 2023
Italian photographer Paolo Di Paolo died in June at age 98 in his hometown of Larino, in Italy’s central region of Molise. His daughter Silvia confirmed that he “has arrived at the end of his extraordinary life and left us this morning.” Further...


A 2,000-year-old fresco found in Pompeii depicts a Pizza

August 2023
A still life fresco resembling a pizza was found among the ruins of ancient Pompeii. The fresco, which dates back 2,000 years, emerged during excavations in the Regio IX area of Pompeii’s archaeological park, which is close to Naples, the...


A ticket to visit Rome's Pantheon

August 2023
Tourists visiting Rome's Pantheon will now be charged €5 to enter. The July 3 introduction of an entry fee at Italy's most visited cultural site comes after an agreement was signed in March by the Italian culture ministry and church officials....


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