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Bernaga monastery after the fire on Saturday night. Image credit: Vigili del Fuoco

Fire devastates Bernaga monastery near Milan

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A devastating fire tore through the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery in La Valletta Brianza, near Milan, on Saturday night. Twenty-one cloistered nuns escaped as flames consumed parts of the historic building.

Made in Italy roadshow arrives in Barcelona

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian excellence takes centre stage in Barcelona on 20 October as the international roadshow “Made in Italy: Between Tradition and Innovation” arrives at the European Institute for Design (IED). The event aims to promote Italian entrepreneurship and innovation while deepening commercial and cultural ties with Spain.

Italy to defend Golden Power laws as Brussels prepares challenge

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government will defend its “golden power” rules protecting key national assets, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Friday, after reports that the European Commission is preparing legal action against Rome.

Colosseum is designated a red zone for crime. The Commodus Paasage at the Colosseum is now open to the public. Colosseum and other museums open ferragosto 2022

Secret Commodus Passage opens to the public at the Colosseum

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A once-hidden passageway inside Rome’s Colosseum, known as the Commodus Passage — named after the notorious emperor immortalised in the film Gladiator — opened to the public for the first time this week.

University of Bologna. Image credit: Official site of the Bologna-Modena Tourist Territory

Bologna leads Italy in 2026 Times Higher Education Rankings

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Times Higher Education (THE) released their 2026 university rankings at the World Academic Summit hosted by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. Bologna University was the highest placed Italian institution in 130th place.

30% of Italians cut food spending. Image shows supermarket interior

One in three Italian households cut food spending

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, 08 October 2025 — According to the latest figures released by Istat and reported by ANSA, while total consumer spending by Italian households remained broadly stable in 2024, over a third of families said they had curtailed their food spending.

EC unhappy about Golden Power law in Italy Italian banks. Image credit: Getty Images

Meloni says banks may be asked to help with 2026 budget

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Italian banks may again be asked to contribute to the 2026 budget bill.

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Meloni warns of “Barbaric” Political Climate

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy’s political climate is becoming “increasingly barbaric” after receiving repeated death threats. Speaking on Cinque Minuti on Rai TV on Tuesday evening, Meloni said she had “lost count” of the threats against her.

Italian wine strengthens U.S. ties despite tariff

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian wine remains a cornerstone of trade and cultural connection between Italy and the United States, despite the challenges posed by ongoing 15% tariffs introduced in August. The topic took centre stage on Monday at Vinitaly.USA, part of the wine2wine Business Forum in Chicago.