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Abuse of office as a criminal offence will have to be brought back onto the statute books following the EP vote. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio should have been informed in advance, as the justice ministry handles ICC-related matters. Credit: Copyright Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse

Italy will have to reinstate Abuse of Office crime after EP vote

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Parliament has passed the bloc’s first-ever criminal anti-corruption framework by an overwhelming majority and Italy, which fought hard to keep abuse of office off the statute book, now faces a legal obligation to bring it back. The timing, just days after Meloni’s government suffered its referendum defeat on judicial reform, could hardly be […]

Meloni and Santanche on 29 settembre 2025. Image credit: ANSA/ UFFICIO STAMPA MITUR ANSA

Meloni adds Tourism portfolio to her brief

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has taken on the tourism portfolio herself after forcing the resignation of Daniela Santanchè, who faced a mounting pile of criminal probes. The decision to fold the ministry into the prime ministerial office rather than appoint a successor raises pointed questions about trust and priorities.

L’Ara si rivela multimedia project Image credit: Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Multimedia project at Rome’s Museo dell’Ara Pacis

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new immersive experience at the Museo dell’Ara Pacis will allow visitors to rediscover one of ancient Rome’s most important monuments through light, sound and narration.

General strike called by USB union on 18 May Banner saying strike in Italian. 15 more strikes are planned in December Multi sector strikes scheduled for 27 March 2026

Multiple sector strikes on 27 March

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Workers will stage a series of multiple sector strikes on Friday 27 March, disrupting public transport, closing schools and affecting parts of the national press. The industrial action reflects growing dissatisfaction over wages, working conditions and the ongoing privatisation of public services.

Sapienza University of Rome top QS RAnkings by subject for Classical Studies for 6th consecutive year

Sapienza University tops world list for Classical Studies

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s vast Sapienza University has again claimed first place globally in Classics and Ancient History in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. For the first time, an Italian university has placed three subjects simultaneously in the top ten.

Off-grid parents meet with Senate Speaker family of the woods

Off-grid parents meet Senate Speaker

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Catherine Birmingham and her British husband Nathan Trevallion appealed to Italy’s Senate Speaker after their family was separated by social services last November. The couple were raising their three children off-grid, without electricity or running water, in the Abruzzo woods.