It’s official: St. Francis’ feast day back to being a national holiday in Italy

Rome Newsroom, Oct 2, 2025 / 08:00 am Italy’s Senate Constitutional Affairs Committee, deliberating in session Wednesday, Oct. 1, approved a bill reinstating Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy, as a national...

How Rosso Pomodoro Pizza's Italian roots and artisanship are conquering the world

Founded 25 years ago in Naples, Rosso Pomodoro is an international brand confidently expanding its Neapolitan-style pizza globally by focusing on authentic Italian artisanship, imported ingredients and a commitment to quality that distinguishes it...

Ex-Premier League star's wife wows in leopard-print lingerie dress at runway show

Diletta Leotta teased fans on social media(Image: @dilettaleotta/Instagram) Diletta Leotta is no stranger to stripping down on social media - but this time she took it to the runway. Diletta, who is the better half of Liverpool megaflop Loris...

From Italy to Folsom: Talented brothers carry 5-generation circus legacy

Stevie and Jones Caveagna keep the big top alive with nonstop comedy, music, and family tradition at Circus Vargas FOLSOM — After a night off, the big top at East Bidwell and Oak Avenue sprang back to life Wednesday as Circus Vargas resumed its...

Prime Video Spotlights Mercedes Ron’s ‘Dimelo Bajito’ & ‘Marfil’, ‘Your Fault: London’ First Look & New Italian Pic At Ibiza Retreat

Prime Video is going even deeper into the YA genre. The Amazon streamer made a host of announcements around young adult films and TV shows today at an event in Ibiza, with Culpa Tuya star Nicole Wallace and its writer Mercedes Ron among those in...

Bangladeshi parents under house arrest in Italy for forced marriage of daughter and drugging her to get pregnant

A Bangladeshi couple living in Rimini has been placed under house arrest after allegedly forcing their daughter into marriage in Bangladesh and subjecting her to threats, abuse, and drugs intended to induce pregnancy. The young woman, now 20, has...

Italy Passes Its Own Law on Artificial Intelligence: New Rules Effective October 2025

[co-author: Marianna Riedo] During the session of September 17, 2025, the Italian Senate approved Bill No. 1146-B, entitled “Provisions and delegated powers to the Government regarding artificial intelligence.” The text was published on the...

Italian Heritage Month celebrates Detroit's rich cultural legacy

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Italian Heritage Month kicked off Wednesday with communities across the United States preparing to honor Italian heritage in America and the people who helped build this country. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Italian Heritage...

Community events in San Diego County: From Mexican and Italian Fiesta to Literary Festival

CARLSBAD Assistance League holds Comedy Night The nonprofit, volunteer-run Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito hosts a comedy night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the New Village Arts Theater. Comedians Jesse Egan and Brianne Bonner will...

Kingston event features author Marianne Leone and her latest book

Local author and actress Marianne Leone will discuss her latest novel, “Christina the Astonishing,” on Oct. 7. The event will take place at the Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St., according to a community announcement. Leone's novel...

Author Talk and Book Signing at Hickory Stick Bookshop October 4

WASHINGTON — The Hickory Stick Bookshop will host author Victoria Redel to talk about her novel “I Am You” along with New York Times bestselling author Dani Shapiro, on Saturday, October 4 at 5 p.m., at the book store located at 2 Green Hill Road...

China Open champ Jannik Sinner reveals why his golden trophy will have to be kept at parents' Italy house instead of his own apartment in Monte-Carlo

Jannik Sinner won his first title since the Wimbledon triumph a couple of months ago, beating Learner Tien in the final of the China Open on Wednesday to win the ATP 500 event. The China Open trophy, a big golden trophy that is one of the biggest...

Baku Int'l Book Fair gathers writers and publishers [PHOTOS]

The 11th Baku International Book Fair has opened its doors at Baku Expo Center, Azernews reports. Organized by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, the event was attended by members of the Azerbaijani Parliament, government officials, as well as...

Baku Int'l Book Fair gathers writers and publishers

The 11th Baku International Book Fair has opened its doors at Baku Expo Center, Azernews reports. Organized by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, the event was attended by members of the Azerbaijani Parliament, government officials, as well as...

A master of horror stories is the most-banned author in U.S. schools

By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to...

I'm an American in Italy, and These Are the Italian-inspired Fall Styles I'm Seeing Everywhere—From $29

Fall is here, and while I love basking in the sun and long Italian holidays as much as anyone, autumn brings an exciting refresh. The leaves are changing, and those crisp fall mornings offer the first chance to don fall fabrics. Italy, especially...

This Viral Lululemon Belt Bag Saved Me on a 10-day Trip to Italy—and Now, I'll Never Travel Without It

Back in 2022, I embarked on a 10-day trek across Italy, and if there was one thing I knew I needed to pick up before the journey, it was the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag. At the time, the popular bag—the one you’ve likely seen all over the...

PEN report: This is the most likely to be banned author in US schools

By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to limit or eliminate...

Minority points to issues with diacritics in Italian documents

The meeting was convened at the Trieste Prefecture, the local government office in the city, at the request of the minority's umbrella organisations - the Slovenian Cultural and Economic Union (SKGZ) and the Council of Slovenian Organisations...

Ginger’s Italian Eatery In NYC Explores The Blue Zone

Ginger New York, a restaurant with Italian roots, is opening in October and bringing Blue Zone food to midtown Manhattan. Courtesy of Ginger New York New York City has a countless number of Italian eateries strewn throughout the city, so many that...