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family lose custody for living in Abruzzo woods off-grid. Couple to undergo psychological assessment

‘Family in the Woods’ children can return home

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The three children at the centre of Italy’s controversial ‘Family in the Woods’ case can begin returning to their parents, an L’Aquila court has ruled.

Moretti’s “prodigal son” return leads Italian charge for Golden Lion

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Five Italian films compete for the Golden Lion top prize at this year’s Venice Film Festival, running September 2–12. Nanni Moretti is back in competition after 37 years, alongside stories of love, ghosts and horror.

Parents, severely disabled daughter and family dog all found shot in home in Pietralata district of Rome. Image shows aerial view of the district.

Family of three found dead in Rome’s Pietralata district

September 1, 2026September 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Father, mother and their five-year-old disabled daughter killed by gunshot wounds in Pietralata district of Rome. Investigators believe the parents made a carefully planned decision. The family dog was also found dead.

Mayor of Como bans all cycling in historic centre of town

Como mayor bans all cycling in historic centre

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, introduces sweeping cycling ban in 30 streets after being hit by an electric bike outside the town hall. His action has sparked protests from cyclists and traders alike.

Cremona cathedral with missing spire following tornado

Tornado and hail leave dozens injured in Cremona

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Unforecast weather tears through Cremona resulting in the loss of the cathedral spire, ten churches damaged, and thousands of cars destroyed.

Pierpaolo Battista to perform Elvish song at Tolkein Society Oxonmoot in September

Italian composer to perform Elvish work at Oxonmoot

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo-born musician Pierpaolo Battista set to present Quenya composition at Oxonmoot, the annual gathering for devotees of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

Sardinia wildfire forces evacuations. Image creit: Corpe Forestale

Sardinia wildfire spreads to second town

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia wildfire in Ogliastra forces evacuation of psychiatric care home residents. The fire front later shifts towards neighbouring Elini.

Colosseum is designated a red zone for crime. The Commodus Paasage at the Colosseum is now open to the public. Colosseum and other museums open ferragosto 2022

Colosseum area declared crime “red zone”

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Four-month security order covers Colosseum, Imperial Forums and Colle Oppio following violent incidents and an unauthorised gathering that injured two officers. The area surrounding the Colosseum has been designated a “red zone” for public security, as authorities in the Italian capital move to tighten controls following a spate of street crime in the historic centre.

Mimmo is one of only two officially recogniseed dolphin sightings in the Venice lagoon REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Rising dolphin sightings in Venice signal depleted Adriatic

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Growing numbers of dolphin sightings near the lagoon city point not to a recovery but to overfishing and warming seas pushing the mammals closer to shore, say experts.

Assisi becomes open-air gallery as pavement artists honour St Francis

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

More than 50 pavement artists to spend three days chalking a collective masterpiece and 40 individual works in the square before the Basilica of San Francesco.