The OECD’s Education at a Glance 2024 report offers a comprehensive overview of the state of education worldwide. Italy has improved in some areas but there is still a large gender gap post-education, and lack of investment in education, particularly early childhood education.
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On 11th September 1522, Ulisse Aldrovandi, a pivotal figure in the history of natural sciences, was born in Bologna. He established the first botanical garden in Bologna, now known as the Orto Botanico dell’Università di Bologna.
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Former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano is under investigation in Rome for embezzlement and disclosure of official secrets according to reports.
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Liliana Segre was born on 10th September 1930, in Milan, Italy, into a Jewish family. Her early childhood was marked by the growing anti-Semitic sentiment and oppressive fascist regime under Benito Mussolini.
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The 81st Venice Film Festival has drawn to a close events ending in a triumphant Golden Lion win for Pedro Almodóvar. The festival’s Competition jury, led by Isabelle Huppert, awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door.
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An avalanche on Monte Rosa massif has left one climber dead and four others injured, according to the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue Service. The incident occurred on Monday, striking a group of eight climbers.
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On a momentous Sunday afternoon, Jannik Sinner captured his second Grand Slam title of the year by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to claim the US Open trophy. The 23-year-old Italian is the first Italian man to claim the title.
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Cesare Pavese, an influential figure in 20th-century Italian literature, was born on 9th September 1908 in Santo Stefano Belbo, a small town in the Piedmont region of Italy.
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On 8th September 1504, Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the sculpture of the Biblical hero David, was unveiled in the Piazza dell Signoria, Florence.
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Alessandro Giuli, Italy’s newly appointed Minister for Culture, is a name that has sparked significant interest both within the country and internationally. With a career that bridges journalism, political commentary, and active involvement in cultural debates, Giuli represents a distinctive figure in Italian politics.
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