Deborah Cater

Venice Art Biennale 2026: ‘In Minor Keys’

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 61st International Art Exhibition, titled In Minor Keys and curated by Koyo Kouoh, will bring together 99 National Participations and 31 Collateral Events. When it opens later this year, seven new countries will be taking part in Venice Art Biennale 2026.

The Lorena staircase at the Uffizi which has reopened. Image credit: Uffizi Galleries

Lorena Staircase reopens at Uffizi Galleries

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Lorena Staircase at the Uffizi Galleries has reopened to visitors after eight years of closure for structural works. Visitors can now see the historic monumental entrance to one of Italy’s most important museums.

Free entry to state museums for women on International Women's Day

Free museum entry for women in Italy on International Women’s Day

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will mark International Women’s Day (8 March) with a nationwide cultural initiative: women will be able to visit hundreds of state-run museums and archaeological sites free of charge, the Ministry of Culture has announced.

driniking water supply deal signed between Italian and Slovenian water authorities

Italy and Slovenia drinking water deal

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new cross-border agreement between Italian and Slovenian water utilities aims to guarantee uninterrupted drinking water supplies in the event of drought, natural disasters or technical failures.

Sicilian mafia boss Santapaola dies in prison

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Benedetto “Nitto” Santapaola, one of the most powerful figures in the Sicilian mafia during the late 20th century, has died at the age of 87 after more than three decades behind bars.

new Florence bridge being moved into position.

New bridge in Florence to be named after inspirational woman

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence residents have been invited to help choose the name of a new bridge over the Arno, selecting from four women who shaped the history of the Tuscan capital and Italy.

Italian economy headed for a tough year Italian debt misses EU target

Budget deficit narrowed but above EU target

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s budget deficit narrowed in 2025 but remained above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to new data from ISTAT. This complicates Rome’s hopes of exiting the bloc’s disciplinary procedure ahead of schedule.

Tajani calls for unity at home as US and Israel continue to hit Tehran. Image shows plume of smoke after strike on Tehran. Image credit: AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji

Tajani urges unity as opposition calls on Meloni to address Parliament

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday appealed for national unity as the government works to safeguard Italians in the Middle East.

Tajani says US Israeli attacks are for European security too. Expelling Russian diplomats over espionage allegations Washington

Italy steps up security at 28,000 sites

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

More than 28,000 sensitive targets across Italy are now under heightened security following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliation, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Monday.

On this day: birth of artist Pietro Novelli

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pietro Novelli, widely regarded as the most important Sicilian artist of the 17th century, was born on 2nd March 1603 in Monreale, just outside Palermo.