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Lorenza Isceri who was thrown from a motorway viaduct by her ex-partner

Woman thrown from motorway viaduct near Florence

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Federico Vella allegedly ambushed and abducted his ex-partner Lorenza Isceri before he threw her from the A1 motorway viaduct. Italy records its eighth femicide since Ferragosto.

Giorgia Meloni who leads longest-serving government in 80 years. Image credit: Facebook

Meloni’s government becomes longest-serving since the Republic founded

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marks 1,413 days in power with a rally in Bari. Her government is now the longest-serving since the Republic was founded post World War II. She told supporters that stability — not longevity — is the real achievement.

San Marino marks 1,725 years with pageantry

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

San Marino is marking the anniversary of its foundation today with a full programme of religious ceremonies, historic pageantry, music and fireworks across its medieval capital. The tiny republic celebrates its foundation on 3 September, traditionally dating its origins to AD 301, when Saint Marinus is said to have established an independent Christian community on […]

Man with Parkinson's becomes first medically assisted suicide in Tuscany. Image credit: Getty Images

Veneto approves medically assisted suicide law

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Veneto has become the fourth Italian region to regulate medically assisted suicide, despite the absence of national legislation on end-of-life care. It is the first centre-right administration to make the decision.

Maggie Gyllenhaal By Montclair Film - NEG_2969, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=111701620

Maggie Gyllenhaal calls lack of female directors up for award ‘systemic’

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The lack of female directors competing for the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice Film Festival reflects a wider “systemic problem”, jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal said as the world’s oldest film festival prepared to open on Wednesday.

Jail time increased for attacks on medical staff. Image shows Doctor in blue outfit. Public health spending in Italy lowest in G7

Italy has lowest G7 health spending

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has fallen to last place in the G7 for public health spending as a proportion of GDP, according to a new report, prompting warnings about the future of the country’s national health service.

Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney honour

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

The Venice Film Festival opens on Wednesday with George Clooney receiving a career Golden Lion and Danny Boyle’s Ink, about Rupert Murdoch’s controversial rise to power through The Sun, premiering in competition.

Foreign Minister Tajani spoke about Italy donation to Ukraine Energy Fund Russia could try to influence general election

Russia could try to influence Italy’s next election, Tajani warns

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

Russia could attempt to interfere in Italy’s next general election, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani warned on Wednesday, saying action was needed early to protect Europe’s democracies.

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.