Dalí features in exhibition of art seized from mafia
More than 80 pieces of art seized from criminal organisations, including pieces by Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí, are now on display at Palazzo Reale in Milan.
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Police arrest 12 in nationwide Neo-Nazi crackdown
Italy’s State Police arrested 12 individuals on Wednesday in a nationwide operation targeting the Werwolf Division, a white supremacist neo-Nazi group. The operation, led by Bologna prosecutors, also included searches of 13 homes across the country under a warrant issued by a Bologna judge.
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Orient Express La Minerva: Iconic hotel opens in the heart of Rome
Rome’s hotel scene has gained a dazzling addition with the debut of Orient Express La Minerva, a luxury property that redefines elegance in the Eternal City. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed Franco-Mexican architect and interior designer Hugo Toro, this meticulously restored gem combines the timeless allure of Orient Express with the soul of Rome.
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‘My Brilliant Friend’ makes NYT’s “TV to Love” List
The fourth and final TV adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend series has earned a spot on The New York Times‘ “TV to Love” list for 2024.
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Self-check-in for tourists banned in Italy
The Italian interior ministry has banned self-check-in for short-term holiday rentals, requiring guests to check in face-to-face with property owners or managers.
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ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced Tuesday that it plans a February hearing on Italy’s controversial migrant processing policy. The case concerns Italy’s designation of what is considered a “safe country” for repatriation.
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Filippo Turetta Sentence: Life Imprisonment
Filippo Turetta received a sentence of life imprisonment on Tuesday for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin, in a case that shocked Italy and sparked a national reckoning on femicide and gender violence.
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Koyo Kouoh new Director of Venice Art Biennale 2026
Koyo Kouoh, a curator of Cameroonian and Swiss heritage, has been selected as the Director of the 61st Venice Art Biennale. It will take place from April to November 2026.
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Italian arrest warrant for Austrian Tycoon René Benko
An arrest warrant has been issued for René Benko, the Austrian billionaire behind the embattled Signa Group, by prosecutors in Trento. This comes amidst allegations of corruption involving business figures and public officials in Trentino–Süd Tirol, the region bordering Austria.
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More treasures from San Casciano dei Bagni
A wealth of ancient treasures has once again emerged at San Casciano dei Bagni. Archaeologists reveal extraordinary new finds, including gleaming gold crowns, intricately designed jewels, and thousands of ancient coins.
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