Opposition parties in Italy voiced strong criticism this week after the ruling coalition substantially altered a bill intended to tighten the legal definition of rape. The changes, introduced in the Senate by Senator Giulia Bongiorno (Lega), have reignited a bitter political debate over sexual consent law reform.
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Mediterranean cyclone Harry storms caused extensive damage across southern Italy, with Sicily alone suffering more than €1 billion in economic losses, ANSA and regional sources report.
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Italy is using one of the world’s biggest tourism stages – FITUR 2026 – to highlight not just its destinations, but a broader strategy built around sustainability, social inclusion and high-value international markets.
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Italian women who retired in 2025 received state pensions that were on average about 26.5% lower than those granted to men, according to the national social security agency INPS. The disparity highlights persistent gender inequality in retirement income and reflects broader labour-market gaps.
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The Italian government needs more time to assess whether joining Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza Peace Board would be compatible with the country’s Constitution. However, we but should not rule out participation, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday.
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Severe storms driven by a Mediterranean storm system dubbed Cyclone Harry continue to batter southern Italy and the islands, leaving a trail of destruction across Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia. Intense winds, violent seas and heavy rainfall have persisted for several days, prompting emergency responses and raising fears of long-term economic impact.
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Italian agriculture leads Europe in terms of added value, according to a new Nomisma survey presented on Wednesday.
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Premier Giorgia Meloni are in “maximum consonance” over United States President Donald Trump’s invitation for Italy to join his newly created Board of Peace, parliamentary sources said on Wednesday.
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La Fenice’s newly appointed musical director Beatrice Venezi has said “the game isn’t over until the referee blows the whistle”, as protests continue at Venice’s historic opera house over her appointment.
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From 25 February 2026 eligible visitors without an ETA will not be able to board their transport and cannot legally travel to the UK. The following guidelines tell you ow to apply for an ETA, and what it allows you to do.
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