Culture
Agrigento, 2025 Capital of Culture, inauguration
Agrigento, known for its rich archaeological heritage, succeeds Pesaro as Italy’s 2025 Capital of Culture.
Life in Italy
Bank Holidays in Italy – 2025
The year started with the first of the bank holidays in Italy of 2025 on 1 January, New Year’s Day. Now, the country is preparing for its second festive break on Monday, 6 January, with the public holiday for the Epiphany.
Environment
Bees under threat from Vespa Orientalis
Bees in Italy face a new challenge. The Vespa Orientalis, a hornet native to the Mediterranean, has become a significant threat.
Italy’s recycling stats improve in 2023
In 2023, Italy made significant strides in its recycling efforts, with two-thirds (66.6%) of urban waste collected separately for recycling, according to a report by the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).
Italian Glaciers Retreat Further Amid Climate Crisis
Italian glaciers continued to retreat in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change, according to a report published by Legambiente on Wednesday. The findings were presented during an event at Milan’s Bicocca University, marking International Mountain Day.
