Man climbs David replica in Florence
A man was filmed scaling the replica of Michelangelo’s David in Florence early Sunday morning, prompting outrage and a police investigation.
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Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience.
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13 arrested in crackdown on Chinese mafia
Italian police have arrested 13 people in a nationwide operation targeting Chinese mafia and organised crime groups.
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On this day in history: birth of Cardinal Antonio Barberini
Antonio Barberini was born on 5 August 1607 in Rome, the youngest of six children to Carlo Barberini and Costanza Magalotti. Educated at the Collegio Romano, he followed his brothers into church service.
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EU Court rules against Albania migrant centres
The European Union’s top court has dealt a blow to Italy’s 2023 migration deal with Albania, ruling that countries cannot label another nation “safe” for asylum seekers unless that safety applies to all individuals, including vulnerable groups.
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Messina Bridge project set for final approval this week
Italy’s long-debated plan to build the Messina bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland will receive final approval on Wednesday, Transport Minister Matteo Salvini confirmed.
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Vatican to build solar farm on controversial site
A 430-hectare site north of Rome, once at the centre of a long-running health controversy, is set to become a solar farm powering the Vatican’s green transition.
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West Nile Virus claims tenth life in Italy
A 93-year-old woman has died in Lazio after contracting the West Nile virus, bringing Italy’s death toll to ten this year. The woman, originally from Cisterna di Latina, was first admitted to San Paolo hospital in Velletri before being transferred to the Spallanzani Institute in Rome, where she later died. This marks the fourth confirmed […]
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Italy fines Shein €1m over misleading green claims
Italy’s competition watchdog has fined Shein €1 million for publishing misleading environmental claims on its website.
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Milan planning scandal: House arrests confirms key charges
A Milan judge has confirmed most of the Public Prosecutor’s indictment in a far-reaching corruption case linked to urban planning and real estate approvals. Six central suspects now face pre-trial detention, with charges including corruption, forgery, and, in one case, conspiracy to corrupt.
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Italian passport ranked 3rd most powerful in 2025
Italy has once again secured its place among the world’s top passports. The Italian passport ranks joint third in the 2025 Henley Passport Index released this week.
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