Since 1983
About What’s New In Italy
The only English-language digest of its kind
A monthly guide to Italian culture, history and travel
What’s New In Italy is a publication dedicated to exploring Italy’s rich culture, regional traditions, history, and travel experiences. Each edition highlights the people, places, and stories that define contemporary and historical Italy — from vibrant cities and remote villages to festivals, cuisine and everyday life.
Established in 1983, we keep readers informed with clear, accessible coverage of developments across Italy and Europe. While we touch on wider trends when relevant, our focus remains on the cultural, historical and lifestyle aspects that make Italy such a compelling destination.
As the only English-language news digest dedicated to Italy, “What’s New In Italy” offers thoughtfully curated insights into travel destinations, cultural festivals, culinary traditions and regional activities. Each edition also features film and book reviews, plus stories that illuminate Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Who we are
Edited from Melbourne, read across two countries
“What’s New In Italy” is edited by Luciano Pirrottina, continuing a publication history that stretches back to 1983 as part of the Italo-Australia Network. It exists to keep travellers, Italy enthusiasts, and readers with a passion for Italian language, culture and art informed and engaged, wherever they are.
With an annual subscription of just AUD$20, it’s an engaging resource for general readers and an affordable one for teachers and students of contemporary Italian language and culture alike.