La Gazzetta Italiana
Liguria is the longest-living in the European Union
October 2018
The northern Italian region of Liguria is the longest-living in the European Union, according to figures from Italy’s national statistics office, Istat. Istat reports that more than three of every 100,000 Ligurians live to at least 105.
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Morandi Bridge collapsed killing 43 people
October 2018
On August 14, the Morandi Bridge on the main motorway linking Italy to France collapsed killing 43 people and injuring dozens more. In September Italian magistrates announced they were investigating 20 people and the company that manages the Genoa...
Migrants trapped on a ship for 6 days were finally able to disembark
October 2018
As part of the ongoing migrant crisis in Italy, migrants trapped on a ship in a Sicilian port for 6 days in August were finally able to disembark. A stand-off between the Italian government and other European states ended when Italian bishops...
A Wish Fulfilled - A Dream Comes True
September 2018
It’s not unusual for Italian-born Americans or Italians of American descent to reconnect to their roots by visiting their home towns or that of their ancestors. Peter D’Attoma, president of DaVinci Custom Travel and Tours, fulfills those dreams for...
Italy in September
September 2018
September is an excellent time to visit Italy. While it’s the tail end of the tourist season (prices and crowds are still on the higher end) the weather makes it all worth it. Typically, the hottest summer days have past, but the warmth and...
Things You Might Not Know
September 2018
Ballet was invented and performed for the first time in Florence in the Italian Renaissance courts during the 15th and 16th centuries. Catherine de’ Medici, an Italian aristocrat who later became the Queen of France, brought ballet to France where...
Learn Italian at the WRHS Cleveland History Center this Fall
September 2018
The Western Reserve Historical Society is pleased to announce that Basic Italian I, Basic Italian II and Intermediate level language classes will be offered again this fall. Classes will be taught by Serena Scaiola, a native speaker of Italian with...
Local Authors Hit the Barnes and Noble Shelves
September 2018
È approdato lo scorso giugno sugli scaffali dei negozi di Barnes and Noble il romanzo Now You See Her, nato dalla collaborazione a quattro mani di Lisa Leighton e Laura Stropki, due sorelle italo americane che vivono nell’area di Cleveland....
Parliamo Italiano!
September 2018
The Independence Civic Center and the NOIA Foundation Cultural Committee are pleased to offer Basic Italian Language Classes. This 8-week, 90-minute, Wednesday evening course is designed for individuals with rudimentary or no knowledge of Italian...
Forza Musica Italiana
September 2018
The Columbus Italian Festival’s 2018 theme celebrates FORZA ITALIANA, Italians in Sports with legends such as Rocky Marciano, Joe Di Maggio, Alicia Sacramone, Alberto Tomba, Mary Lou Retton, and a host of others. Join us for a full display of...