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Spanish police are credited with breaking up a branch of Italy's
March 2019
Spanish police are credited with breaking up a branch of Italy’s Camorra crime group, the “Marranella” clan. Spanish authorities arrested 14 people who they believe stole hashish from rival drug traffickers in Spain and then transported to Rome in...
The Italian government launched their "citizens' income" website
March 2019
The Italian government launched their “citizens’ income” website last month after an unprecedented standoff between Italy’s government, led by the M5S, and the European Commission who rejected the big-spending budget with a warning it could pave...
Italy had lurched back into recession
March 2019
Contradictory to Italian deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio’s predictions regarding Italy’s economic status early this year saying that the country was on the cusp of an economic miracle similar to the one enjoyed in the 1960s, data revealed last...
Little Italy: Chicago
February 2019
Little Italy, talvolta chiamata University Village, è un quartiere nel Near West Side di Chicago, delimitato da Ashland Avenue a ovest, Morgan Street a est, Eisenhower Expressway a nord e Roosevelt Road a sud. Oggi la comunità è composta da...
February Birthdays
February 2019
February is the birth month to some of our favorite Italians. Italian American actor Joe Pesci best known for his roles in “My Cousin Vinny,” “Home Alone” and “Goodfellas,” among other notable films, was born on Feb. 9 in Newark, NJ. His father’s...
Our Writers (Part 2)
February 2019
La Gazzetta Italiana wouldn’t be what it is today without our writers.
We are very excited to introduce our readers to some of our regular contributing writers! To our writers: we thank you for your dedication and commitment to La Gazzetta.
Your...
Artisan Anthony's
February 2019
Growing up in the restaurant industry, Anthony Quagliata is no stranger around the kitchen. From dishwashing to bussing tables to running a kitchen as the Executive Chef, Anthony is experienced in every facet of restaurant life. It all started when...
Giovanna Caruso Wins Award in Accolade Global Film Competition
February 2019
Giovanna Caruso has won a prestigious Award of Recognition from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Caruso’s exciting short film, “A Life Worth Living,” which goes through the emotional struggles of a terrible loss and the...
The city of Matera began its yearlong celebration as European Capital of Culture
February 2019
The city of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, began its yearlong celebration as European Capital of Culture on Jan. 19. As the third-oldest city in the world, Matera is today one of Italy’s hottest travel destinations. The UNESCO...
A restaurant now welcomes dogs to dine at the table
February 2019
A restaurant in Albettone near Vicenza now welcomes dogs to dine with owners and fellow customers, for a small cover charge. It’s common in Italy to bring your four-legged friends to dinner and Fabio and Joe Formaggio (also the mayor of the town)...