Italians Abroad: News from ex-pat Italians archives

Malaga Italian Film Festival features Camilleri tribute

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Malaga Italian Film Festival returns for its eighth edition from 15 to 24 May 2025, offering a line-up of contemporary Italian cinema.

Giuseppe Moretti with a scale model of his Statue of Vulcan

On this day in history: birth of sculptor Giuseppe Moretti

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giuseppe Moretti, born in Siena on 3 February 1857, became one of the most renowned sculptors in the United States. Although he trained in Italy, his most famous works stand thousands of miles from his homeland, particularly in Birmingham, Alabama, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mona Lisa to Move as Macron Unveils Louvre Overhaul

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

French President Emmanuel Macron has described his ambitious renovation plan for the Louvre as the museum’s “new renaissance.” On Tuesday, he announced major reforms aimed at modernising the historic site, including a separate room for the Mona Lisa.

Time Travel paradox. Credit: Astronomy Trek

Italian Physicist Offers Solution to Time Travel Paradox

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Time travel might not be impossible, according to Lorenzo Gavassino, an Italian physicist at Vanderbilt University.

On this day in history: jockey Frankie Dettori born

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born in Milan on 15 December 1970, Lanfranco “Frankie” Dettori has carved his name in history as one of the greatest jockeys of all time. Known for his charisma, talent, and signature flying dismounts, Dettori has achieved a career studded with records and accolades.

Italy Grants Citizenship to Argentina’s President Milei

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government granted citizenship to Argentinian President Javier Milei due to his Italian ancestry, according to a source. The confirmation followed earlier media reports on Friday.

The IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ninth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World takes place from 16 to 22 November 2024, uniting food enthusiasts globally to celebrate Italy’s rich culinary traditions.

Fabiola Gianotti at CERN. Credit: Claudia Marcelloni

On this day in history: physicist Fabiola Gianotti born

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fabiola Gianotti, an Italian particle physicist and the first woman to lead CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research was born on 29th October 1960.

The world's fastest adn tallest roller coaster at Cedar Point in the USA was made by an Italian company.

Italian firm makes world’s tallest roller coaster

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A firm from Vicenza in northern Italy has made the world’s tallest roller coaster, now installed at an amusement park in Ohio, USA.

Ilaria Salis who is being held in a HUngarian prison.

Italian teacher dragged in chains into Budapest court

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ilaria Salis, a 39-year-old Milan primary school teacher and antifascist militant, is currently on trial in Budapest for attacking two Hungarian neo-Nazis a year ago. On Monday, she was reportedly dragged in chains into a Budapest court.