New Highway Code Introduces Tougher Penalties
A new Highway Code aimed at reducing road accidents by introducing stricter penalties for reckless driving behaviours was officially published in Italy’s Official Gazette on Friday.
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General Strike – Protest across the Country
Today’s general strike in protest against the 2025 budget, organised by CGIL and UIL trade unions, marked a pivotal moment in Italy’s ongoing political and social discourse.
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On this day in history: Cardinal Agostino Richelmy born
Cardinal Agostino Richelmy, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a former soldier, was born in Turin on this day in 1850. Known for his deep compassion and commitment to the spiritual well-being of others, Richelmy’s life journey was a blend of military service and ecclesiastical devotion.
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Innovation and Sustainability in Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025
Innovation and sustainability took centre stage during Mario Cucinella’s presentation of the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
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A 13-Year-Old Publishes Second Physics Book
Gabriele Ciancuto, a 13-year-old from Amelia, Umbria, has published his second physics book, cementing his role as a young science communicator.
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Venice’s ‘Cursed’ Ca’ Dario Withdrawn from Market
The historic Ca’ Dario, famously dubbed the “cursed palace,” overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, is no longer for sale, according to the property’s current owners.
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Meloni Calls for Unity Amid Double Government Split
Premier Giorgia Meloni urged her coalition partners to unite after two significant splits within her government on Wednesday.
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Mayor of Vigevano Arrested on Corruption Charges
Carabinieri police in Pavia arrested Andrea Ceffa, the 51-year-old mayor of Vigevano, on Thursday on corruption charges.
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Italy Braces for Friday’s General Strike against 2025 budget
Italy is preparing for widespread disruption on Friday as the CGIL and UIL unions stage a general strike against the 2025 budget. The strike is set to affect both public and private sectors, lasting eight hours or the full work shift.
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On this day in history: death of Roman post Horace
On this day in 8 BC, Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, passed away in Rome, leaving behind a literary legacy that has resonated through centuries. A master of lyric poetry and satire, Horace captured the complexities of Roman society, politics, and personal philosophy in verses that remain celebrated today.
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