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Sinner ready to focus on tennis at Italian Open

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner says he’s not afraid to return to the court as he prepares to compete at the Italian Open after serving a three-month doping ban.

Tuttofood fair opens. Image : Getty Images

Tuttofood 2025 – Innovation in Italy’s Agri-Food Sector

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The international food and beverage fair Tuttofood opened this week at Fiera Milano Rho. Organisers and stakeholders praised the event’s role in reaffirming the strength and innovation of Italy’s agri-food sector.

Carovana delle Alpi Green Flag. Image credit: Legambiente

19 green flags and 9 black flags from Legambiente in Alpine arc

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Legambiente’s 2025 “Carovana delle Alpi” report highlights a growing commitment to sustainability across Italy’s Alpine regions. This year, 19 Green Flags were awarded to commendable environmental initiatives, while 9 Black Flags highlighted areas of concern.

Rosetta Dello Siesto laid to rest beside Andrea Camilleri

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday 3 May, the wife of celebrated Italian author Andrea Camilleri, Rosetta Dello Siesto, was laid to rest in Rome.

Close up of AI image of Dinald Trump as pope

Trump Pope AI image sparks outrage

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A digitally altered image of Donald Trump dressed as the pope has caused uproar online. The US president shared it on his Truth Social platform on Friday night.

Milk recall from Centrale del Latte d’Italia

Milk Recall in Italy

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has issued a precautionary recall of several batches of pasteurised milk. It has prompted immediate action from major supermarkets.

Niccolo Machiavelli - close up of statue outside the Uffizi

On this day in history: birth of Niccolò Machiavelli

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Niccolò Machiavelli, the Florentine diplomat, political philosopher and author of The Prince, was born on 3 May 1469. More than five centuries later, his name is still synonymous with ruthless political cunning. However, the truth is far more complex than the word “Machiavellian” suggests.

Casina del Salvi. Image credit: https://www.sovraintendenzaroma.it/content/la-casina-del-salvi

Casina del Salvi reopens as café and public study hall

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome has reopened the 19th-century Casina del Salvi, located inside the Celio Archaeological Park near the Colosseum. The newly restored neoclassical building now hosts a café and public study hall.

Firefighters install chimney which will signal the election of the new pope. Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Italians want a pope like Francis, poll finds

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Most Italians want the next pope to follow the path of the late Francis, a new survey revealed on Friday.

World Press Freedom Index shows Italy drop 3 places

Italy drops to 49th in World Press Freedom ranking

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has dropped three places in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, falling from 46th to 49th position, according to the annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Paris-based NGO warns that journalists in Italy continue to face significant threats, particularly from mafia groups and political interference. The announcement comes ahead of World Press […]