Italy sees sharp rise in extreme weather
Italy is facing an alarming surge in extreme weather events, with over 110 incidents recorded from January to mid-May 2025 — a 31% increase compared to the same period last year.
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New York crypto investor accused of kidnapping Italian
An Italian tourist was allegedly kidnapped and tortured for weeks in a Manhattan townhouse by a crypto investor, according to US media and police reports.
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Rome airport opens first-ever luxury dog hotel
Italy’s Fiumicino Airport has launched the country’s first in-terminal dog hotel, offering luxury accommodation and care.
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Referendum Vote on Citizenship and Workers’ Rights in June
Italy will go to the polls on 8–9 June in a series of referendums that could significantly alter the country’s laws on citizenship and employment. As Italians also prepare to vote in local elections, the call by senior government figures to abstain from these national referendums has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about democratic […]
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Fourth Serie A Title for Napoli
Scott McTominay scored a stunning scissor-kick volley to help Napoli win their fourth Serie A title on a night of high drama and emotion in Naples. Napoli needed victory against Cagliari to stay ahead of Inter Milan, who were beating Como 2-0.
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Lega proposes strict anti-mafia checks for Messina Bridge Project
Italy’s Lega party has proposed strict anti-mafia measures for the Strait of Messina bridge project, a long-delayed infrastructure plan. The bridge aims to connect Sicily and Calabria, replacing ferry services with a fixed road and rail link across the strait.
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Artemisia Gentileschi painting restored and displayed at the Getty
A never-before-seen Artemisia Gentileschi painting is set to make its public debut following a remarkable restoration. Hercules and Omphale will go on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles from 10 June to 14 September.
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Courts back Parental Rights for Same-Sex Couples in two rulings
Two separate Italian court decisions have marked a shift in the legal recognition of same-sex couples as parents this week.
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Rome boosts security after Washington Attack
Security has been stepped up around Rome’s Great Synagogue and the Jewish ghetto following the Washington attack. Two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington were killed. The move aims to prevent copycat attacks, according to Italy’s security agencies.
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On this day in history: Dante Alighieri born (possibly!)
Dante Alighieri, born sometime between 21 May and 20 June 1265 in Florence, was not only a master poet of the Middle Ages but also a visionary who redefined literature, theology, and the Italian language. Widely regarded as the “Father of the Italian Language,” his work forms the cornerstone of Italy’s literary canon.
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