Ferrara is one of Italy’s most complete Renaissance cities, its centre largely intact and shaped by human-scale design rather than modern redevelopment. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its urban layout and historic core, the city offers a blend of architecture, culture, green space and slow-paced Italian life. Our quick guide to Ferrara […]
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More than ten people are under investigation over Florence black cube building. The controversial edifice replaced the former Teatro Comunale and has drawn criticism for its impact on the historic cityscape.
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Six people were arrested after clashes between police and protesters in Milan on Saturday, the opening day of the Winter Olympics. Thousands marched through the city to oppose the Games and protest wider issues, including the rising cost of living. While most demonstrators remained peaceful, some set off fireworks and threw stones, prompting police to […]
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On 8th February 1751, Nicola Salvi, the architect forever associated with Rome’s Trevi Fountain, died while still at work on the project that would define his legacy.
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Francesca Lollobrigida delivered an emotional and historic gold for Italy on the opening day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Italy start day two at the top of the medal table.
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Italy beat Scotland 18–15 in Rome to open the 2026 Six Nations Championship, delivering a disciplined and resilient performance at the Stadio Olimpico.
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Italian authorities are investigating a series of suspected sabotage attacks on northern Italy’s railway network. They caused severe disruption as the Winter Olympic Games got under way.
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Whether it is a stopping point on a journey through Le Marche or a destination in its own right, Ascoli Piceno offers one of the most coherent and atmospheric historic centres in central Italy. Built almost entirely from pale travertine stone, the city has a visual unity that is rare even by Italian standards, giving […]
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stressed the shared values binding Europe and the United States during talks in Milan on Friday with US Vice President JD Vance. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro stadium.
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Italian prosecutors have formally registered their first suspect in an investigation into alleged “sniper tourism” during the Siege of Sarajevo, a case examining claims that foreign civilians paid to shoot residents of the besieged city for entertainment in the early 1990s.
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