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Sardinia crowned a top global destination for 2026 by Lonely Planet

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lonely Planet and travel editors say the island’s mix of pristine coastlines, rich history and untamed interior sets it apart in the Mediterranean. Sardinia was included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list of the world’s 25 must-visit destinations, recognising its appeal for a broad range of travellers.

Beatrice Venezi appointment as musical director at La Fenice leads to strike

Brugnaro: give Beatrice Venezi a chance

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro urged musicians at La Fenice to give newly appointed musical director Beatrice Venezi a chance, amid ongoing protests. Speaking ahead of the New Year concert at the historic opera house. Brugnaro called for dialogue between Venezi and the orchestra. “I think it would be appropriate to give her a chance,” he […]

US accuses Italy of anti-dumping over pasta imports Price of durum wheat and poor harvests drive up price of pasta Pasta tariffs reduced

US reduces anti-dumping tariffs on Italian pasta

January 3, 2026January 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The United States has sharply reduced proposed anti-dumping tariffs on Italian pasta, marking a significant win for Italy’s trade diplomacy and exporters.

Missing teens Emanuele Galeppini and Achille Barosi who were caught up in the Swiss bar fire. Images supplied

Swiss bar fire – families wait for news of missing teens

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Families of missing Italian teenagers caught in the deadly Swiss bar fire on New Year’s Day say they are living through hours of uncertainty, as authorities warn identification may take weeks. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. Forty people died and 119 were injured.

Guglielmo Libri, book thief was born on 1 January 1803. Por Alexis-Nicolas Noël (lithograph) - [1], Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2560518

On this day in history: birth of Guglielmo Libri – scholar and book thief

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Guglielmo Libri, one of the most prolific book thieves in history, was born in Florence on 1 January 1803. A nobleman, celebrated academic and later a convicted criminal, Libri is believed to have stolen more than 30,000 books, manuscripts and letters during the 19th century, many of which have never been recovered.

An Italian wolf lying in the snow. By LuigiFilice, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123232934 A wolf is roaming the Bologna hills

Wolf roams Bologna hills, City issues safety ordinance

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

BOLOGNA — A wolf has been sighted roaming the Bologna hills around Villa Ghigi park, prompting the City Council to issue a public safety ordinance, officials announced on Wednesday.

President Mattarella giving his year-end address

Mattarella urges youth to choose their future in year-end address

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — President Sergio Mattarella used his year-end address to review 80 years of Italian history and urge young people not to give up on their future. The address was broadcast live on all national TV channels. Mattarella spoke against the backdrop of an iconic image of the 1946 referendum that led to the birth […]