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Teatro Sannazaro in 2021 Image credit: 22 febbraio 2021. ANSA/CESARE ABBATE/

Italian state to acquire Naples’ Teatro Sannazaro

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s culture ministry has announced plans to acquire the historic Teatro Sannazaro in Naples following a devastating fire that severely damaged the 19th-century venue last month.

Ryanair fined by antitrust authority. Ryanair gives wrong info on covid travel requirements Ryanair to increase flights from Pisa

Ryanair to operate 58 routes from Pisa in summer 2026

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ryanair will operate 58 routes from Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa during the summer 2026 season, including two new destinations: Rabat and Bratislava.

social workers and their ability to deal with unusual cases under fire in Italy

Watchdog raises concerns over training of social workers

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national ombudswoman for children has raised concerns about the training of social workers as controversy continues over the case of three children taken into care after living off the grid with their parents in rural Abruzzo.

Italy reach WBC quarter-finals after dominant win over Mexico

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy maintained their perfect record at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) with a commanding 9–1 victory over Mexico in Houston on Wednesday, securing first place in Pool B and a place in the quarter-finals.

Meloni addressing parliament over Iran conflict

Meloni says attack on Iran breached international law

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament that recent military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran were conducted outside the framework of international law, while stressing that Italy was not involved in the operation.

Shar PArk, Erbil By Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123851954

Drone attack reported at Italian base in Erbil

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian military base in Erbil came under attack on Thursday, Italy’s foreign and defence ministers said, although no personnel were injured.

Cassation Court gives go ahead for referendum on differentiated autonomy law Referendum on judiciary reform

What does the proposed judiciary reform mean for Italy?

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will vote on 22–23 March in a referendum on a major reform of the country’s judiciary system, a proposal that has triggered intense political debate and deep divisions within the legal profession.

How the Italian Government works

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has one of Europe’s most complex political systems, combining a parliamentary democracy with strong regional government and a powerful constitutional court. We provide an overview of how the Italian government works.

Brancacci Chapel will have new entrance and facilities from summer 2026.

Brancacci Chapel access improvements plan approved

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city council of Florence has approved a project to upgrade the visitor access route to the Brancacci Chapel, one of the most important landmarks of Renaissance art.

juvenile court l'aquila removes mother from children. British father asks for end to protests

British father in Abruzzo case urges end to protests

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The British father of three children placed in foster care after authorities discovered the family living off the grid in woods in Abruzzo has called for an end to protests linked to the case.