Culture
Coronavirus Cases Surge by 50% in Italy; Delta Suspending Flights
Cases jumped from 1,128 to 1,694 in less than a day in Italy.
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How a Civil War and Great Arrival Sparked the Creation of Italian America
Southern Italians brought many of the tastes and traditions that define Italian-American celebrations and rituals today.
Read MoreTrip and Hotel Cancellations Soar, Delivering ‘Final Blow’ to Italian Tourism
Cancellations in Rome hit 90% and about 900 coronavirus cases have been reported; however, day-to-day life in most of the country remains largely unaffected.
Read MorePope Francis Celebrates Ash Wednesday as Usual, Despite Outbreak
“It’s time to turn down the tone, we need to stop panic,” Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said, as he called for calm in the wake of the outbreak.
Read MoreThe Meaning of ‘Giving up’ for Lent
The 40-day religious observance provides Christians with enough time to strengthen, or reset, their relationship with God.
Read MoreThousands Quarantined, Venice Carnival Canceled Due to Coronavirus
However, at this time, the CDC does not recommend canceling or postponing travel to Italy.
Read MoreRecipe: Springtime Struffoli
A butter and wine dough, fried and tossed with warm honey and candied orange.
Read MoreItaly’s Stagnant Economy Is Forcing Out the Country’s Youth
The unemployment rate among Italians under 25 years old is 28.6%. By comparison, it's about 8% in the U.S.
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