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Spinello Aretino triptych, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Spinello Aretino triptych restored and back on show

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A late medieval altarpiece by Spinello Aretino has returned to public view in Florence following a major restoration, with a dedicated display now open at the Galleria dell’Accademia.

constitutional changes would pass referendum says Meloni

Campaigning over before Sunday’s referendum

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The rival camps in Italy’s referendum on judicial reform made their final appeals on Friday, as campaigning ended ahead of voting scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

Strait of Hormuz By MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC - This image or video was catalogued by Goddard Space Flight Center of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under Photo ID: 2018-12-10., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=145434088

Italy not joining military operation over Strait of Hormuz

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said Italy would only consider taking part in an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz after the end of the conflict involving Iran, stressing that Rome is not preparing to join any military operation.

Tajani says there's a climate of tension growing in Italy Antonio Tajani says he is not against bringing back parlimentary immunity

Climate of tension in Italy, says Tajani

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy PM Antonio Tajani has warned of a growing “climate of tension” in Italy following an explosion in Rome in which two suspected anarchists were seriously injured while handling a homemade bomb.

On this day: Saint Angela Merici born

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 21 March 1474, Angela Merici was born in Desenzano del Garda, then part of the Republic of Venice. She would go on to found the Ursuline Order, the first community of women in the Catholic Church dedicated specifically to the education of girls.

Rialto bridge at night. It was deisgned by Antonio da Ponte. Image credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Ponte_di_Rialto_facciata_ovest_di_sera.jpg This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder

On this day: Antonio da Ponte, architect, dies

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 20th March 1597, Venetian architect Antonio da Ponte died in Venice, leaving behind one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world: the Rialto Bridge.

Umberto Bossi, Lega founder, dies

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Umberto Bossi, founder of the Northern League and one of the most influential and divisive figures in modern Italian politics, has died aged 84.

Three nominations for UNESCO intangible heritage list from Italy

Italy has three nominations for UNESCO intangible heritage

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has formally put forward three nominations for inclusion on the UNESCO intangible heritage list. It is part of the country’s long-standing effort to safeguard traditions rooted in daily life, craftsmanship and regional identity.

Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026 will be closed if used for propaganda says Venice Mayor. Image credit: Venice Biennale

Venice will close Russian pavilion if there’s propaganda

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro has said the Russian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale will be closed if it is used for political propaganda, as controversy continues to surround Moscow’s participation.

Fuel duties cut by Italian government as Middle East crisis affects transport and households. Image credit: Pexels

Italy cuts fuel duties amid Iran war impact

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has introduced a temporary reduction in fuel duties to curb rising prices linked to the economic fallout from the Iran war. The measure took effect immediately after government approval.