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Gaza flotilla intercepted sparks protests

Italians on Gaza Flotilla intercepted by Israeli Navy

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At least 22 Italian nationals were aboard boats involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by Israeli military ships on Wednesday and Thursday, activists said.

Beatrice Venezi backed by minister for La Fenice

Minister backs Beatrice Venezi as La Fenice Director

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli defended the appointment of Beatrice Venezi as musical director of Venice’s storied La Fenice opera house, saying she will not make Italians miss her predecessors.

Fakes at Dali exhibition in Parma Image credit: Carabinieri/Reuters

21 suspected fake Dalí works seized in Parma

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PARMA, Oct 1, 2025 — Carabinieri art police on Wednesday seized 21 works suspected of being falsely attributed to Salvador Dalí from an exhibition in Parma.

Circeo National Park where the training aircraft crash happened. Image credit: Wikipedia

Two dead in Air Force training aircraft crash near Rome

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME, Oct 1, 2025 — Two Italian Air Force service members were killed on Wednesday in a T-260B training aircraft crash during a routine exercise over Circeo National Park, near Sabaudia, south of Rome.

EEA country report for Italy is not very positive

EEA: Italy failing on wages and energy

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued a stark appraisal of Italy. Its country profile for Europe’s Environment 2025 warns that social and environmental problems now overlap.

Genoa dockers protest against Gaza incursions and threaten trade blockade. Image: Laura Lezza/Getty Images

Genoa dockers threaten Israel trade blockade

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Genoa dockers are threatening to block all trade with Israel if an aid flotilla bound for Gaza is attacked.

Italy weighs Starlink against EU’s IRIS²

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s space policy office has raised doubts about the country’s role in the European Union’s planned IRIS² satellite network. A leaked report also confirms that SpaceX has offered Starlink services to Italy, according to SpaceNews.com.

Balla and Toulouse-Lautrec exhibitions in Florence and Pistoia thia autumn.

Italy hosts major Balla and Toulouse-Lautrec shows

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two major exhibitions will open this autumn in Tuscany, bringing rare masterpieces by Giacomo Balla and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec to Italian audiences.

wttc summit rome 2025 Image credit: WTTC

Rome hosts WTTC Global Summit 2025

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome has opened the 2025 World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, with Italy taking centre stage as a global tourism leader.

Italy are World Volleyball Champions again

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy are world volleyball champions once again. In front of 15,682 spectators in Pasay City, the team overpowered Bulgaria 3-1 in Sunday’s FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship final.