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International Women's Day 2026

International Women’s Day: 13 Italian women who made an impact

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on International Women’s Day: 13 Italian women who made an impact

For International Women’s Day, we look at thirteen Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

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

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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International Women’s Day 2024 – Groundbreaking Italian Women

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on International Women’s Day 2024 – Groundbreaking Italian Women

For International Women’s Day 2024, we look at 18 Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

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Festa della Donna: Celebrating Women in Italy on 8th March 2024

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Festa della Donna: Celebrating Women in Italy on 8th March 2024

International Women’s Day takes on a vibrant character in Italy, transforming into a national celebration known as Festa della Donna. Here’s a glimpse into how Italy will be honouring women on 8th March, 2024.

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

Free entry to museums for women on International Women’s Day

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Free entry to museums for women on International Women’s Day

On Friday, 8 March 2024, International Women’s Day, women will have free entry museums (national) and cultural sites.

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Road to equality must be travelled together says Mattarella

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Road to equality must be travelled together says Mattarella

Italian President Sergio Mattarella says the road to equality must be travelled at speed and shared by men and women.

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Meloni believes time for Italy’s first female president is close

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni believes time for Italy’s first female president is close

The time for Italy to have its first female president is not far off, Premier Giorgia Meloni, said today. Meloni is Italy’s first female Prime Minister.

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International Women's Day 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on International Women’s Day 2023

For International Women’s Day 2023, we look at thirteen Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

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Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago

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Mother and baby. Motherhood aspiration controversy continues births at lowest number since WW2

Births at post-war low in 2025

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Italy travel warning: September strikes

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Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

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