Blog

Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Referendum Vote on Citizenship and Workers’ Rights in June

Italy will go to the polls on 8–9 June in a series of referendums that could significantly alter the country’s laws on citizenship and employment. As Italians also prepare to vote in local elections, the call by senior government figures to abstain from these national referendums has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about democratic […]

Continue Reading
dante alighieri statue in Florence

On this day in history: Dante Alighieri born (possibly!)

Dante Alighieri, born sometime between 21 May and 20 June 1265 in Florence, was not only a master poet of the Middle Ages but also a visionary who redefined literature, theology, and the Italian language. Widely regarded as the “Father of the Italian Language,” his work forms the cornerstone of Italy’s literary canon.

Continue Reading
Cantine Aperte 2025 is on May 24 and 25 Photo by Regina Tommasi: https://www.pexels.com/photo/vintage-oak-barrel-in-palmanova-italy-30582325/

Cantine Aperte 2025 – Italy’s Premier Wine Tourism Event

Italy’s largest wine tourism event, Cantine Aperte, is set to return on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, with hundreds of wineries across the country opening their doors to visitors. The 2025 edition will feature a rich array of activities across multiple regions, offering visitors opportunities to explore regional wine culture in unique ways.

Continue Reading