Despite the rain in Rome, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful at the general audience, urging them to include the children of Ukraine, Gaza, and other war-torn regions in their prayers.

During his official visit to Slovenia,the Italian President described the Gaza crisis as unacceptable and urged greater international responsibility.

Heavy storms linked to a Mediterranean cyclone struck Italy, with Lombardy and Tuscany among the hardest-hit regions.

Italy records the highest weekly number of 2025, with hospitalizations and deaths remaining higher among older age groups.

Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin cites Europe’s conflicts and evolving energy challenges as reasons to retain coal plants as emergency reserves.

Archaeologists have uncovered a bench outside the Villa of the Mysteries, likely used by clients and laborers, offering insight into Roman social and political practices.

‘Rizzoli’, ‘Il Trittico', and ‘Libreria Cortina’ celebrate their reopening with events, while a new Feltrinelli adds a modern touch to the city’s literary landscape.

The wreck, remarkably preserved on a muddy lakebed between Lazise and Sirmione, is now the focus of a preservation project by archaeologists and specialists.

After decades of decline, wolf populations are rebounding across the Alps and Apennines, helping ecosystems but posing challenges for livestock farming.

Renowned for his discovery of mirror neurons, Rizzolatti has profoundly influenced neuroscience research worldwide, with over 500 publications cited more than 161,000 times.

The Italian energy company signs a major LNG agreement with Shell to secure 0.7 MTPA of U.S. supplies starting in 2028, ensuring support for the country’s long-term transition strategy.

An international initiative led by Serie B and the Ministry of Tourism transforms matches into platforms to showcase Italy’s landscapes and heritage engaging local communities through 2026.

A Touring Club survey of over 300,000 travelers reveals that 69% chose Italy as their summer destination, with Trentino-Alto Adige and Sardinia leading the way and short-haul trips growing in popularity.

IDOS’s 2025 Immigration Report highlights how the decline of native-born pupils is offset by a 16% increase in foreign students—many born in Italy—reshaping classrooms with cultural diversity.