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Italian students win WRO award for tactile art tablet
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Four former students from Genoa won one of four top prizes in the World Robot Olympiad’s new STEM Entrepreneur Program after building a tactile tablet for blind and visually impaired users.
EasyBaltic adds one-stop ferry comparisons across the Baltic and Nordic region
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EasyBaltic, a Vilnius-based independent ferry comparison site, now lets travellers compare routes, operators, crossing times and prices across nine countries in one place.
10 Italian startups join U.S. biotech acceleration program in San Diego and Boston
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Ten Italian biotech, pharma and health tech startups are spending four weeks in San Diego and Boston through the Italian Trade Agency’s Global Startup Program.
SLO Film Festival and Noci Film Fest launch Italian shorts showcase in San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and Italy’s Noci Film Fest are teaming up for a November 10 event in San Luis Obispo featuring five Italian short films, young directors and a Q&A. The collaboration expands a broader California-Italy…
E-novation Foundation names 13th Italian Excellence Award winners in Washington and Rome
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The E-novation Foundation has announced the recipients of the 13th Italian Excellence Award, with 16 honors and three merit awards set for Washington, D.C., and nine more excellence awards planned for Rome. The program spotlights Italian…
AquaFarm 2027 to focus on aquaculture competitiveness, technology and resilience
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The 10th AquaFarm event will take place Feb. 17-18, 2027, in Pordenone and center on how European and Mediterranean aquaculture can adapt to tougher markets, climate pressure and new production models.
Italia Media Art Festival expands across Italy and Venezuela in 2026
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The third edition of the Italia Media Art Festival will move from Rome to Maker Faire Rome, Caracas and Zagarolo between Oct. 22 and Nov. 22, showcasing video art, installations and performances tied to digital innovation.
Moscow-born artist Yulia Shic blends ballet, music and cultural history in contemporary paintings
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Los Angeles-based artist Yulia Shic is drawing attention for paintings shaped by the Bolshoi Theatre, classical music and her life across Europe.
Italy to spotlight defense ties with Nigeria at AFRIDEX 2026
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Italy’s official delegation and Leonardo will take part in AFRIDEX in Lagos from Oct. 26-29, 2026, as Nigeria advances aircraft deliveries, training and long-term support tied to major Leonardo programs.
Top 10 outdoor hot tub manufacturers singled out for smart, energy-efficient design in 2026
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A 2026 review highlights ten outdoor hot tub manufacturers positioned around smart controls, energy efficiency and market access.
Kiss from Italy sees direct revenue jump 65% as advisor sales rise 50%
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Kiss from Italy’s 2026 Season Report shows stronger demand for private travel across Italy, with direct bookings up 65% and travel advisor revenue up 50% from January through September versus the same period in 2025. The company says longer…
EU launches three-year organic wine campaign in Germany, France and Italy
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EU-thentic Organic Wines is a new EU co-funded campaign to promote European organic wines and the EU organic logo across Germany, France and Italy from 2026 to 2029. The project links producers from Abruzzo and Bordeaux to raise awareness of…
EU launches three-year organic wine campaign in Italy, France and Germany
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A new EU co-funded campaign will promote organic wines from Abruzzo and Bordeaux across Germany, France and Italy from 2026 to 2029. The project aims to boost recognition of the EU organic logo and explain the certification system behind organic…
EU launches 3-year campaign for organic wines in France, Germany and Italy
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A new EU co-funded campaign, EU-thentic Organic Wines, has launched to promote organic wines and the EU organic logo across Germany, France and Italy from 2026 to 2029. The project links Abruzzo and Bordeaux producers to boost recognition of…
Joe's Italian Restaurant wins 2026 Best of Texas Award
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Joe’s Italian Restaurant in San Angelo has been named a 2026 Best of Texas Award winner, honoring more than 15 years of scratch-made Italian-American cooking and neighborhood service.
Wingstop opens first Italy restaurant in Milan and plans 50 sites
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Wingstop has opened its first permanent restaurant in Italy on Milan’s Via Dante, marking the U.S. chicken-wing chain’s next push into Europe.
Italian Design Workshop launches to guide Americans buying property in Italy
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Italian Design Workshop, LLC has launched in New York to help Americans navigate Italian property ownership, from choosing a region to managing renovations and long-term support.
San Jose’s Little Italy festival marks 10 years with murals, car show and food lineup
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The Little Italy Italian Street Festival returns to downtown San Jose on Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary, drawing thousands to the city’s Little Italy district with food, music, cars and a new placemaking art unveiling.
COPOMIAO pushes Italy on citizenship, visas and youth ties
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A delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations met top Italian and U.S. officials in Rome to press for easier dual citizenship, looser visa rules and stronger links for younger Italian Americans.
LEPAS accelerates European expansion with partner network push
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LEPAS is lining up launches in five new European markets, including Denmark, in the first half of 2027 after expanding its global distribution network across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
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