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Bernini's elephant and obelisk sculpture vandalised in Rome.

Bernini elephant statue damaged in Rome

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An iconic elephant statue by Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the centre of Rome was damaged on Monday night, art officials said on Tuesday.

Trump's peace board for Gaza Image credit: By The White House - https://www.flickr.com/photos/202101414@N05/55057011768/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=182291639

Italy opts for observer role on Trump peace board

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s peace board as an observer reflects constitutional limits rather than political hesitation, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday.

Meloni with Coalition partners. Meloni Salvini Tajani . They reject the idea of an early election. Créditos: @Andrew Medichini

Coalition rallies on final-year priorities

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Leaders of Italy’s right-wing governing coalition met on Monday to define priorities for the final year of the legislature, which is due to end in October next year. Majority sources said the talks took place at Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office at Palazzo Chigi in Rome and focused on how the government intends to organise its […]

St Peter’s Basilica plans digital overhaul for 400th anniversary

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

St Peter’s Basilica will mark the 400th anniversary of its dedication this November with new digital tools, expanded visitor services and a bespoke typeface inspired by Michelangelo’s handwriting. The Vatican unveiled the plans on Monday ahead of the anniversary celebrations scheduled for 18th November.

Puglia's Arco dell'Amore collapsed due to bad weather adn storm surges. Image credit: ANSA / Stefania Congedo

Puglia loses Arco dell’Amore coastal arch

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Puglia Governor Antonio Decaro on Monday lamented the collapse of the Arco dell’Amore, a natural coastal rock formation at Melendugno, near Lecce, which caved in over the weekend after days of torrential rain and heavy seas.

Giorgia Meloni visits landslide site at Niscemi

Meloni pledges €150 million for Niscemi after landslide

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni returned on Monday to Niscemi, the Sicilian town devastated by a landslide last month, as she toured other areas hit by Cyclone Harry, which also caused extensive damage in Calabria and Sardinia. She was accompanied by Civil Protection Chief Fabio Ciciliano for a reconnaissance of the affected sites.