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Business

Italian media braces for shake-up as Greek buyer swoops in for Gedi

The ongoing negotiations could bring a watershed moment for the Italian publishing landscape. The sale of La Repubblica, a symbol of secular and critical journalism, could mark the end of a key editorial era.

Travel News

Milan bans check-in key boxes for short rentals from 2026

From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land.

Economy

Property of the people? ECB says Italy’s gold isn’t political treasure

A proposal to declare Italy’s gold as the property of the people could undermine central bank independence, warned the ECB.

Italy

Italy's Fico under fire for mooring boat at military club near Naples

The former Italian Chamber speaker is under scrutiny for mooring his motor yacht at an air force academy club usually off-limits to civilians, a controversy which could dent his chances in the upcoming regional elections.

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Art

'Electric Jubilee' immersive exhibition reveals Rome's hidden sounds

'Electrical Jubilee', a sensorial exhibition at Rome's Goethe-Institut seeks to reveal the hidden soundscape of the Italian capital as the Catholic Church celebrates its special year by examining the links between art, science and urban spirituality. Stefania De Michele has been listening in.

World News

Hamas returns the bodies of four more Israeli hostages

While Trump expresses optimism over a ceasefire, fighting continues on the ground leaving more Palestinians dead and little progress in talks. Israel says it will half the aid delivery originally planned, and Gaza’s future remains uncertain.

World News

Where media and technology meet: Amsterdam, IBC 2025

At IBC 2025, Amsterdam becomes the beating heart of audiovisual innovation: drones, 8K cameras and virtual reality welcome visitors. At the convention, Fujifilm presented GFX Eterna 55 and the technologies that are transforming the way stories are told

Europe News

Fake porn of Italy's Meloni and other women politicians spark outrage

The Phica forum, which featured altered images of Italian women, closed after facing a backlash led by MEP Alessandra Moretti and other victims.

Culture news

Venice Film Festival opens with Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia'

A galaxy of Hollywood stars are turning out for the start of the 82nd Venice Film Festival opens, with industry expectations extremely high over entries for the much coveted awards. The proceedings begin with Paolo Sorrentino's new film, La Grazia.

Europe News

Preparing for life on the outside as Rome prison hosts 'Games of Hope'

Rome's Rebibbia prison hosted the first edition of the "Games of Hope" which saw inmates play alongside magistrates and regular citizens in an event organisers hope provides the possibility of redemption within one of the harshest prisons in Italy.

Europe News

Who are the Italian cardinals in the race to be the next pope?

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable.

Culture news

Jubilee 2025: Rome expects over 30 million pilgrims during Holy Year

To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins.

Italy

Italian caver Ottavia Piana rescued after 75 hours trapped underground

The 32-year-old caver suffered various injuries after falling while exploring an uncharted area of the Bueno Fonteno cave near Bergamo on Saturday.

Europe News

'Immigration is a European challenge,' says Metsola

The President of the EU Parliament, Roberta Metsola, declared support for the need to find shared solutions to migratory flows in Europe.

Europe News

Italy criminalises surrogacy abroad with new law, sparking controversy

Italy's new law criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including jail time and hefty fines. Critics argue it unfairly targets same-sex parents and lacks clarity in implementation.

Culture news

The new 'La Bohème': Opera for dummies or much needed Gen Z update?

The shortened version of La Bohème was staged for the first time in Perugia: it lasts ninety minutes instead of two hours and forty minutes. The new format is the idea of tenor Gianluca Terranova, who also plays the role of Rodolfo.

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