Italy recalls ambassador to India after supreme court delays marines' trial
Italy has recalled its ambassador to India after the country's supreme court delayed a decision on trying two Italians marines held since 2012.
Italy's foreign minister, Emma Bonino, said in a statement on Tuesday the "latest unacceptable" delay proved India was "incapable of handling this situation".
Italy's foreign minister, Emma Bonino, said in a statement on Tuesday the "latest unacceptable" delay proved India was "incapable of handling this situation".
Pompeii blockbuster film expected to boost tourism
A new, 3-D film about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and subsequent destruction of the city of Pompeii in 79 AD is expected to provide a dramatic boost to tourism at the famed archeological site in southern Italy.
Anger in Italy over a chain of mafia-themed restaurants in Spain
It may be a harmless marketing gimmick for their founders, but a chain of themed mafia restaurants in Spain has infuriated Italians, with politicians calling for a name change
Valeria Golino Debuts in New York with “Honey”
For the first time as a movie director, famous Italian actress Valeria Golino brings "Honey" to the Big Apple. Feature stars: Jasmine Trinca and Carlo Cecchi.
Party’s New Leader Agrees to Form Government in Italy
Pledging to commit all his “enthusiasm, courage and energy” to the task, Matteo Renzi, the leader of the Democratic Party, said on Monday that he would try to form a new government that could stabilize Italy’s politics and economy.
Italy's future discussed at anniversary of Lateran Pact
Discussions about the many problems but also the great potential of Italy were held Tuesday as senior Vatican representatives met with Italian leaders for annual sessions marking the 85th anniversary of the Lateran Pacts.
Napolitano Taps Renzi--so Now What?
Premier designate Matteo Renzi is a man in a hurry. After being tapped by President Giorgio Napolitano on Monday, he declared that he will "go for broke" to introduce reforms and that he intends for his government to last four years, or until the natural end of the legislature. He has listed four crucial political goals, with deadlines. Most, however, are the same goals that have frustrated his predecessors in office. On entering Parliament Tuesday Renzi--who is not an MP--actually got lost and had to be shown the way. Can he help Italy find its way out of what he has called "a swamp"?
Berlusconi and second wife Lario finalize divorce
A court in the northern city of Monza on Tuesday finalized the divorce between former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and his second wife Veronica Lario.
Party’s New Leader Agrees to Form Government in Italy
Pledging to commit all his “enthusiasm, courage and energy” to the task, Matteo Renzi, the leader of the Democratic Party, said on Monday that he would try to form a new government that could stabilize Italy’s politics and economy.
Frank Rizzuti. Addio a un grande cuoco del Sud
Francesco, Frank per gli amici di Facebook, è stato il primo Cuoco lucano ad aprirsi alla rivoluzione gastronomica della nuova cucina italiana
Find All Italian Cultural Events in an App
We interviewed the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, Riccardo Viale, who is at the end of his mandate. As he bids us farewell he leaves behind an App that allows users to access the calendar of events at the Institute but also to check out cultural initiatives that take place in Italy. “Why?” he says “Because the Institute must become the go-to information channel for Americans interested in all that is Italian.”
Going Veggie, Italian Style
200 Recipes for Antipasti, Soups, Pasta, Main Dishes, and Desserts. By Michele Scicolone
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