Culture
Sanremo Music Festival garners 58% of viewers on first night
The 76th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival opened with an average audience of 9.6 million viewers on Tuesday night. It captured 58% of the television share, according to overnight figures.
Life in Italy
Italy’s luxury real estate market in 2026
Italy’s luxury real estate market continues to show stark price divides. A handful of prestigious districts stand out as the most expensive places to buy a home at the start of 2026, according to a new analysis by idealista.
Environment
Violent storms trigger landslide on Amalfi Coast
A landslide struck the Amalfi Coast on Friday as central and southern Italy continued to be battered by violent rainstorms. The slide severed the main coastal road between Vietri sul Mare and Cetara, prompting a local mayor to close schools as a precaution.
Venice records surge in high tides
Venice has recorded an unusually high number of extreme high tides at the start of the year, with growing concerns about rising sea levels and the long-term vulnerability of the lagoon city.
Cyclone Harry batters southern Italy
Severe storms driven by a Mediterranean storm system dubbed Cyclone Harry continue to batter southern Italy and the islands, leaving a trail of destruction across Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia. Intense winds, violent seas and heavy rainfall have persisted for several days, prompting emergency responses and raising fears of long-term economic impact.
