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Large dogs can fly in cabin on Italian flights

Medium and large-sized dogs can travel in cabin on Italian flights

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has introduced new rules allowing medium-sized and large dogs to travel in the cabin on flights, the transport ministry announced on Monday.

More options for pets to travel with owners

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is becoming increasingly pet-friendly, with more public transport options allowing pets to travel alongside their owners.

Lucio Corsi - Italy's entrant in Eurovision 2025, came fifth. Credit: Eurovision

Lucio Corsi shines with fifth place at Eurovision

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Lucio Corsi captivated audiences at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, securing a commendable fifth-place finish with his song Volevo essere un duro. The track amassed a total of 256 points.

1950s photograph of some of the Italian crown jewels.

Italian court rejects Savoy claim to crown jewels

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian court has rejected a bid by the descendants of Italy’s last king to reclaim the country’s crown jewels. The jewels, valued at €300m (£253m), will remain in the custody of the state, the Rome civil court ruled on Thursday.

Paolini wins Italian Open. Image credit: Instagram

Paolini takes Italian Open title

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini secured a historic victory at the Italian Open, defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the women’s singles final.

Property prices are falling in Italy

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Property prices in Italy are falling, with Veneto experiencing the steepest decline at 8.5%, according to the latest data. However, the drop in prices has been countrywide with every region affected.

jasmine paolini at the Italian Open 2025. Credit: Getty Images

Paolini to face Coco Gauff in Italian Open final

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella will attend the Italian Open women’s singles final on Saturday at Rome’s Foro Italico. Italy’s Jasmine Paolini takes on American Coco Gauff after two hard fought matches.

The 38th America's Cup will be held in the Bay of Naples. Credit: Photo by form PxHere

Naples to host America’s Cup in 2027

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027. It will be the first time the prestigious sailing event comes to Italy.

salvage operation of Bayesian superyacht during which a diver died Photograph: Giovanni Isolino/AFP/Getty Images

Bayesian diver may have died as result of an explosion

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An autopsy conducted at Palermo’s Institute of Forensic Medicine found no burns on the body of Robcornelis Maria Huijben Uiben, a 39-year-old Dutch diver. He died while working on the recovery of the Bayesian.

Blue Flag beaches. Mari Pintau • Sardinia • Beach

Blue Flags for Italy increase by 10 in 2025

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Blue Flags have increased by 10 this year, with a total of 246 resorts now awarded the coveted eco-label, the international Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) announced on Tuesday.