Here is what is going on this weekend, Dec. 5-7, 2025 in the Aviano area; provided by the Vicini Americani Program.
In Italy, November 4th is National Unification and Armed Forces Day. In Naples, it is celebrated at the Piazza del Plebiscito with a special ceremony. See a video of the events!
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We’ve partnered with Signonella Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) to let you know about a pet that is looking for a new home. This month, meet Lola.
To buy, sample or savor Tuber magnatum Pico, make your way to Italy’s famed Fiera Internazionale Tartufo Bianco d’Alba, the International Alba White Truffle Fair.
I had the pleasure of speaking with the current President of the Signonella Animal Welfare Society (SAWS), Lucy Phillip, and she told me all about this fantastic organization.
The Winter Olympics are hosted in Italy this year, and you may be stationed close enough to catch some of the action! Here is a brief overview to get you started.
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Are you ready to nominate and vote on your favorites this year? Here is how the next Best of Italy will be determined.
The 2025 TOPPERs Awards Ceremony held on April 26 in Wiesbaden, Germany recognized the theatrical achievements of soldiers, civilians and family members from military theaters across Europe.
Stars and Stripes Europe is celebrating Month of the Military Child at Aviano Air Base, Italy, by partnering with AFN Aviano.
Every month they CIAO choose from four books which book to read for the following month. Here are May’s choices.
There is so much to experience over a weekend in Milan: Historical sites, museums, fashion, shops, great food and coffee.
Aviano Community and Schools Theater present a colorful, whimsical all-youth production of “Disney, Pixar Finding Nemo Kids.”
Offered by CIAO, these scholarships aim to support transition to higher education or military service.
Visiting Mount Etna is a must-do experience while stationed in Sicily and makes for a fun day trip.
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