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Italy flagged for political interference in media

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is among the European countries with the highest levels of political interference in the media, according to a new report on press freedom sponsored by the Council of Europe.

Christ the Saviour bust Rome now attributed to Michelangelo

Christ the Saviour bust in Rome attributed to Michelangelo

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A marble bust of Christ the Saviour that has stood for centuries in a Roman basilica has been newly attributed to Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti following fresh archival research.

Headquarters of Italian intelligence services

Italy intelligence services warn terror risk rising

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Middle East crisis meeting chaired by Meloni

Government assessing impact of Middle East crisis

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Venice Art Biennale 2026: ‘In Minor Keys’

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

The Lorena staircase at the Uffizi which has reopened. Image credit: Uffizi Galleries

Lorena Staircase reopens at Uffizi Galleries

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Free entry to state museums for women on International Women's Day

Free museum entry for women in Italy on International Women’s Day

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

driniking water supply deal signed between Italian and Slovenian water authorities

Italy and Slovenia drinking water deal

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Sicilian mafia boss Santapaola dies in prison

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

new Florence bridge being moved into position.

New bridge in Florence to be named after inspirational woman

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.