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Castelvetro di Modena (Emilia-Romagna) one of the latest additions to the Most beautiful Villages in Italy list

7 more villages added to ‘Most beautiful villages’ list

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From lakeside terraces to hilltop hamlets, Italy’s heritage shines in five new “Borghi più belli” (most beautiful villages) and two honorary guest villages.

Row over fresco angel said to resemble Meloni

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s opposition has called for answers after reports that a restored fresco in a landmark Rome church now bears a striking resemblance to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Regeni trial can resume after Constitutional Court ruling

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The long-delayed trial in absentia of four Egyptian security officials accused of torturing to death Italian student Giulio Regeni in 2016 can resume in Rome after a key ruling by Italy’s Constitutional Court on Friday. The decision removes a significant procedural barrier that had stalled the Regeni trial.

Meta to charge Italian businesses over chatbots on WhatsApp

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Meta will start charging companies for AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Italy from 16 February 2026. This shift comes about due to regulatory pressure that has made the country a test case for broader competition rules in digital markets. New Pricing for AI Responses on WhatsApp Meta has confirmed it will charge developers for each […]

Nebrodi mountains where three hunters were killed.

Police probe deaths of three hunters in Sicily

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police are investigating the deaths of three hunters whose bodies were found in the Nebrodi mountain range in north-eastern Sicily. The case has raised questions about whether the men were killed in an accident or during a violent dispute.

Niscemi landslide leaves town on cliff edge

Opposition presses Meloni over Niscemi landslide

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opposition parties have called on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to address parliament directly over the Niscemi landslide on Sunday. They argue that the scale and history of the disaster require intervention at the highest political level.

Sanremo 2026 pulled into Eurovision debate

Sanremo festival drawn into Eurovision dispute

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival, the country’s most influential annual pop culture event, has been pulled into a growing controversy over Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

San Sebastian by Bernini. By Sailko - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76294947

Bernini and the Barberini exhibition in Rome

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome will host a major new exhibition examining the relationship that shaped the birth of the Baroque. Bernini and the Barberini looks at the bond between sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his first great patron, Pope Urban VIII.

Carnival of Viareggio By Giulia - master of puppets, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10108064

Guide to Carnival 2026 dates

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carnival in Italy 2026 is shaping up to be a highlight of the calendar. With celebrations spanning most of February, and in many places starting as early as late January, the season brings spectacular parades, centuries-old traditions, elaborate floats, historic masks and lively festivities from north to south.

Niscemi above the Gela plain with houses teetering on the edge of the cliff.

Niscemi Landslide Crisis

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sicilian town of Niscemi is facing an escalating geological emergency after a massive landslide triggered by Cyclone Harry left a hillside sliding towards the Gela plain. Italian authorities have warned that the situation remains highly unstable and that parts of the town may never be safe to re-inhabit.