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    If a Terrorist Hides Among Migrants. What of the Mass of Innocents Fleeing War?

    Judith Harris(May 25, 2015)
    Last week police in Milan arrested a 22-year-old Moroccan after Tunisian authorities demanded his extradition on grounds that he had participated in the heinous terrorist attack on the Bardo Museum. The youth protests his innocence, and authorities here are uncertain. The risk is that such incidents overshadow the plight of thousands of innocent migrants. These horror stories overshadow the plight of the vast majority of migrants, “that 70% who are fleeing certain death while knowing that they risk a probable death while crossing the desert and the sea,” in the words of Monsignor Domenico Mogavero, who is bishop of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. Mons. Mogavero knows of what he speaks: Mazara is one of Italy’s coastal towns closest to Libya, only 100 nautical miles distant, and is regularly flooded with migrants.
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    Is Italy Turning Racist?

    Judith Harris(May 20, 2015)
    Is Italy showing signs of turning racist? The pressure of migration brings new stresses to a country which has had, until now, a proud history of open-mindedness. Because the avalanche of newcomers is not about to be stopped, to seek a peaceful solution to the role of Libya could help, Laura Boldrini suggests.
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    Light at The End of the Economic Tunnel

    Judith Harris(May 13, 2015)
    Italian economists and business leaders are finally beginning to look on the bright side. During the first quarter this year the GNP surged upward by 0.3%, the same as Germany’s. The news gave the stock market a pleasant jolt. Most importantly, a report May 13 by the national statistics-gathering agency ISTAT, says that Italy has finally emerged from recession.
  • Style: Articles

    Personal Shopper: Italian Dream of Spring

    Lucrezia Russo(April 30, 2015)
    For a comfortable, romantic, softly lit, playful and wry spring. The watchword is vintage. Italian stylists have come to us bearing gifts inspired by the world of dance and the splendors of childhood. Our recommendations for intimate apparel, on the other hand, lean toward the sexy and (obviously) vintage. For your own personal downtime, only trust designs wedded to fashion. As for your wrist, go romantic—without a shadow of a doubt. And for you first jog across the grass left behind by the snow? Below you’ll find some decidedly different shoes….
  • Art & Culture

    Italians Can Soon Walk on Water

    Emily Hayes(April 24, 2015)
    For about two weeks in June 2016, wrap artist Christo will create floating walkways to wind around Italy’s Lake Iseo in the Lombardy region, connecting the mainland to and surrounding Italy’s largest land island, Monte Isola. Viewers can also walk around San Paolo Island and the mainland town of Sulzano. The bright yellow fabric used for the walkways will continue on the streets in two mainland towns.
  • Facts & Stories

    Expo Milano 2015. The Kick Off Date is Only a Week Away But ...

    Emily Hayes(April 24, 2015)
    With the Expo Milano 2015 kick off date only a week away, many Italians are concerned that Milan will not be ready to host the 20 million people that are getting ready to file into the city for sixth months, the length of the world’s fair. The New York Times is not the only newspaper to recently release an article concerning the many controversies that have permeated the atmosphere of the Expo and Italy’s international image.
  • Dining in & out: Articles & Reviews

    Tuscany's Hidden Gem Morellino di Scansano

    Charles Scicolone(April 23, 2015)
    Morellino di Scansano is a red wine that does not get the recognition it deserves.Often overlooked because of the popularity of other wines based on the Sangiovese grape from Tuscany, Morellino di Scansano is a much better value for the money.
  • Dining in & out: Articles & Reviews

    Nutrition Milestone: the First Mediterranean Diet Roundtable

    Natasha Lardera(April 23, 2015)
    The first edition of the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable has just concluded. The event, produced by Accent PR and put together by its President, Daniela Puglielli, has brought together different segments of the U.S. Food Industry willing to capitalize on the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet for their respective audiences.

  • Renzi seeks the White House’s support in his attempt to wake up Italy

    Roberta Cutillo(April 17, 2015)
    Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi travelled to D.C. to seek the White House’s endorsement for his ambitious economic program. According to a White House statement, the two state leaders will meet on Friday to tackle other topics including the stabilization of Libya, U.S.-EU unity on Ukraine, and the need to counter extremist groups throughout the Middle East.

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