Government Challenges Tuscany’s Tourism Law
The Italian government is taking the Tuscany Region to the Constitutional Court over its new tourism law, which aims to curb overtourism and prevent depopulation in historic city centres.
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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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Cassation Court rules in favour of Diciotti migrants
Italy’s supreme Cassation Court ruled on Friday in favour of an appeal by migrants denied disembarkation from the coast guard vessel Diciotti in 2018. The court upheld their claim that the Italian government had deprived them of personal freedom.
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Italy Moves to Make Femicide a Separate Crime
Italy’s government approved a draft law on Friday to classify femicide as a separate crime, rather than a sub-category of homicide.
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EU Strengthens Defence Amid Ukraine Crisis
European leaders have pledged to boost defence spending in response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and growing concerns about security in Europe. The European Commission has proposed borrowing up to €150 billion to finance a rearmament plan. This move follows the recent suspension of US military aid to Ukraine, raising fears that Europe can […]
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Caravaggio 2025 exhibition in Rome
A spectacular collection of 24 masterpieces by Caravaggio will be on display at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini from this Friday until 6 July. The Caravaggio 2025 exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the dramatic intensity of one of the Baroque era’s most revolutionary painters.
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Italy Sees Progress and Challenges in Gender Equality
New statistics paint a picture of both progress and ongoing challenges regarding gender inequality in the Italian workplace. An increase in female employment is the good news, whilst the pay gap and a huge increase in protection orders due to stalking and revenge-porn are the bad news.
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On this day in history: birth of artist Michelangelo
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, born on 6th March 1475 in Caprese, Italy is famous for his contributions to sculpture, painting, architecture, and poetry. 2025 is the 550th anniversary of his birth with celebrations across Italy, but predominantly in Florence.
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Italy celebrates Michelangelo 550 anniversary
Italy is honouring the 550 anniversary of the birth of Renaissance master Michelangelo with a series of cultural events, primarily in Florence.
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National general strike on 8 March
A national general strike in Italy on Saturday 8 March will disrupt education, healthcare and transport, including rail and air travel.
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How does Italy stand on rearmament and troops to Ukraine?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has firmly declined the Franco-British proposal to deploy Italian troops as part of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine. There have been mixed responses from Italian politicians about EU leader von der Leyen’s rearmament plans in light of the Ukraine situation and the USA’s leadership’s stance.
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