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Authorities crack down on falsely labelled wine. Image credit: © Wine Scholar Guild

Italian authorities seize falsely labelled wine

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities have seized around 2.5 million litres of falsely labelled wine in a nationwide operation aimed at combating fraud in the country’s wine industry.

International Women’s Day: 13 Italian women who made an impact

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For International Women’s Day, we look at thirteen Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

Italy beat England in Six Nations. Image credit: Six Nations Rugby

Italy beat England for first time in historic Six Nations victory

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy made rugby history with a thrilling victory over England in the Six Nations. They defeated the English for the first time in 33 attempts, 23-18, in what is regarded as the greatest result in the history of Italian rugby.

On This Day: birth of author Alessandro Manzoni

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 7th March 1785, Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni was born in Milan. He would go on to shape the modern Italian language and produce what is widely regarded as the most important novel in Italian literature.

Garilbaldi Meeting with Victor Emmanuel in Teano. Museo di Risorgimento

What was the Risorgimento in Italy?

March 7, 2026March 10, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Risorgimento was the political and social movement that led to the unification of Italy in the 19th century. Lasting roughly from the early 1800s until 1871, it transformed the Italian peninsula from a patchwork of independent states into a single nation: the Kingdom of Italy.

Spanish restaurant chain ordered to change name after Italian government objections

Spanish restaurant chain to change name after Italy objections

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Spanish restaurant chain named “The Mafia Sits at the Table” may soon be forced to change its name. Spain’s patent and trademark authority ruled that the brand conflicts with public order and morality following objections from the Italian government.

Finance police track fuel price hikes in Italy.

Fuel price checks increase amid Middle East crisis

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Financial police intensify inspections across the supply chain as war-driven energy costs raise concerns about speculation. Italy has strengthened inspections across its fuel distribution network as energy prices surge following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, authorities said on Friday.

Off.grid family look at property in bid to get children back. Family in the woods further separated

Meloni criticises court decision in ‘family in the woods’ case

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly criticised a court decision involving the so-called “family in the woods”. She said the latest developments in the case left her “speechless” and raised concerns about how the state intervenes in family life.

Defence Minister Crosetti addresses parliament re air-defence readiness. Italy continues to seek diplomacy over attack

Italy pushes for diplomacy amid escalating Iran war

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is working with international partners to bring the parties involved in the escalating Iran conflict back to the negotiating table, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday. Rome continues to pursue diplomacy in response to the crisis.