A convalescing Silvio Berlusconi addressed the Forza Italia party convention from a Milan hospital. The former PM is being treated for cancer, and a lung infection. Berlusconi called FI members “secular saints of freedom”.
Continue Reading
Emilia Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini said today he will ask central government to declare a state of emergency in the north-eastern region. It was hit by a wave of extreme weather that has claimed at least two lives.
Continue Reading
Many Europeans want climate action but not if it overly affects their lifestyle. A YouGov survey in seven countries tested backing for government and individual action on the climate crisis.
Continue Reading
Chinese travellers are returning to Italy. The Italian Tourist Board (ENIT) is expecting around 2million Chinese tourists in 2023.
Continue Reading
The fishing village of Monopoli in Puglia placed a statue of a voluptuous mermaid in one of its squares. The artwork has been described as “too provocative”.
Continue Reading
ChatGPT was banned by the Italian data-protection authority over privacy concerns. A deadline of 30th April was set to meet certain criteria. OpenAI which makes the software, states it now meets all criteria and ChatGPT is available once again in Italy.
Continue Reading
President Sergio Mattarella today highlighted the need to address widespread job insecurity on the Italian labour market ahead of the May Day national holiday dedicated to workers.
Continue Reading
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that their bilateral talks at Downing Street today mark a new beginning in relations between Italy and the UK.
Continue Reading
Sandro Botticelli’s iconic Venus has been turned into an influencer for the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT). Unveiled last week, the use of the image has received mixed reactions.
Continue Reading
New satellite data shows Lake Garda in northern Italy is at its lowest level since 1953.
Continue Reading
