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| Wednesday, December 10, 2025 |
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UNESCO recognises Italian Cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has added Italian cuisine to its Intangible Heritage List, recognising its social, cultural and community value. The decision highlights Italy’s long commitment to preserving food traditions and strengthens its global leadership in agro-food heritage.
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Pope Leo XIV ready to move Into the Apostolic Palace
After nine months of renovation, the traditional papal apartment is finally prepared to welcome the new Pope.
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Italy’s economy shows strength as job growth set to rise
Construction, hospitality, and utilities lead hiring projections for Q1 2026, with medium-sized companies and the Northeast driving optimism.
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Italy’s space economy reaches €8 billion
New data from ISTAT and ASI reveal a sector employing over 23,000 people and driving strong export performance.
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Italian firms pull back in 2024 but renew investment optimism for 2025
Despite a drop in investment activity in 2024, Italian companies show renewed confidence, with a strong positive outlook for 2025.
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China’s car market share in Italy surpasses 9%
Brands like BYD, MG, and Leapmotor drive rapid growth, reshaping Italy’s EV rankings and intensifying concerns among European manufacturers.
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Italy’s first underground mine data center opens in Trentino
Carved into a mountain, the facility hosts servers, preserves sparkling wine, and stores apples and Trentingrana cheese, all in a naturally cooled environment.
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Paola Mollo becomes first female dean at Pontifical Gregorian university
The 41-year-old scholar of ancient languages leads one of the Jesuits’ most prestigious faculties in Rome, welcoming students from across the globe.
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French high finance looks to Milan amid Paris instability
Italy’s favorable tax policies and strong financial outlook attract executives and fund managers, signaling a potential shift in Europe’s financial landscape.
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The Alps under threat: glaciers shrink by 170 square kilometers in 60 Years
A Legambiente report warns of rising landslides, rockfalls, and extreme weather as climate change accelerates instability across the Alpine region.
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New insights into Europe’s seismic hazard from 19th-century magnetic records
Researchers use digitized 130-year-old magnetograms to precisely reconstruct the 1887 Liguria earthquake, opening the door to a new era in historical seismic analysis.
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Games, perfumes, and stationery top Italy’s 2025 Christmas gift list
Using ISTAT retail data, the National Consumers’ Union highlights shifting holiday spending habits and record demand for leather and travel items.
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Genoa gears up for the 2026 Pesto World Championship
Registrations are open for the 11th World Pesto Championship, which will take place on 21 March 2026 at Genoa’s Palazzo Ducale. A hundred competitors, a packed programme of cultural events and the traditional Pesto Party will animate the city.
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Valerio Locatelli wins his fifth straight rubik’s cube championship
The 19-year-old speedcubing talent dominates the 2025 Italian finals, claiming both the classic and one-handed 3x3x3 titles.
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