For the first time in Olympic history, a country will present four flag bearers during the Opening Ceremony. Federica Brignone, Arianna Fontana, Amos Mosaner and Federico Pellegrino will lead Team Italy in the dual-venue ceremony of Milano-Cortina 2026.

In his first Christmas message as pope, Leone XIV invites believers to embrace a season of sobriety and genuine charity. He warns against consumerism and encourages families to welcome the lonely and the poor to their holiday tables.

Schools in Tuscany served a Palestinian-themed lunch as part of an educational project promoting peace. The initiative triggered criticism from opposition leaders, who accused administrators of using school cafeterias for political messaging. Organizers insist the goal is cultural understanding, not propaganda.

Average household spending tops €100 per month as museum visits, reading, and music grow, with culture seen as key to personal enrichment.

After eight quarters of decline, Italy’s core fashion sectors see growth in 2025, driven by clothing and personal care sales despite challenges in jewelry, eyewear, and exports.

Advanced Air Mobility in Italy is booming, driven by passenger and freight eVTOLs, healthcare deliveries, and growing infrastructure for air taxis.

Carrier Global Corporation seeks buyers for its historic Italian subsidiary, attracting interest from Italian, Chinese, and European companies as well as private equity funds.

The 2025–2029 Strategic Plan includes €18 billion in 2025 alone, boosting train punctuality, fleet renewal, and decarbonization.

The NHL warns that its players may skip the 2026 Winter Olympics if the ice at Arena Santa Giulia in Milan does not meet safety and performance standards. While the rink’s size complies with international rules, the league remains focused on ice quality and is working closely with organizers to resolve concerns.

A new report shows Italians embracing the Winter Games as an increasingly digital event, fueled by live streaming, on-demand viewing, and social media engagement.

The Italian superstar will tour Europe, the Americas, and the U.S., with shows in Italy, Brazil and home stadiums in 2027.

The digital edition of the Pontifical Yearbook allows bishops, dioceses, religious institutes, and journalists worldwide to access constantly updated official information online.

A new university study warns that compulsive use of appearance-focused platforms may gradually erode bodily awareness and increase dissociative experiences among young adults.

Overnight stays reach a historic 476 million, driven by foreign visitors and higher spending, as Confindustria Alberghi highlights a record-breaking year for the sector.