Italy’s intelligence services have warned that the risk of terrorism in Italy and abroad is increasing amid growing international tensions linked to the Middle East and other global crises.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday chaired a new high-level meeting at Palazzo Chigi to assess the impact of the Middle East crisis on Italy’s security and economy, government sources said.
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The 61st International Art Exhibition, titled In Minor Keys and curated by Koyo Kouoh, will bring together 99 National Participations and 31 Collateral Events. When it opens later this year, seven new countries will be taking part in Venice Art Biennale 2026.
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The Lorena Staircase at the Uffizi Galleries has reopened to visitors after eight years of closure for structural works. Visitors can now see the historic monumental entrance to one of Italy’s most important museums.
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Italy will mark International Women’s Day (8 March) with a nationwide cultural initiative: women will be able to visit hundreds of state-run museums and archaeological sites free of charge, the Ministry of Culture has announced.
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A new cross-border agreement between Italian and Slovenian water utilities aims to guarantee uninterrupted drinking water supplies in the event of drought, natural disasters or technical failures.
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Benedetto “Nitto” Santapaola, one of the most powerful figures in the Sicilian mafia during the late 20th century, has died at the age of 87 after more than three decades behind bars.
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Florence residents have been invited to help choose the name of a new bridge over the Arno, selecting from four women who shaped the history of the Tuscan capital and Italy.
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Italy’s budget deficit narrowed in 2025 but remained above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to new data from ISTAT. This complicates Rome’s hopes of exiting the bloc’s disciplinary procedure ahead of schedule.
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Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday appealed for national unity as the government works to safeguard Italians in the Middle East.
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