Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever in Rome, stressing that the Schengen free-movement zone depends on strict outer border defense. De Wever supported her stance, advocating for stronger Mediterranean border controls and a unified European policy on returns.

With an average temperature of 24.3°C, summer 2026 surpasses the previous 2003 record as heat and drought hit much of the country.

The 2026/27 school year begins region by region, with most students heading back to class between September 14 and 16.

The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy has allocated €300 million in mini development contracts to support the automotive supply chain. The funding targets green technologies, autonomous driving, R&D, and workforce upskilling to meet European decarbonization goals.

From humanoid robots to AI-generated fashion, Italian companies are combining deep tech with Made in Italy to create new opportunities across industries.

The bank selects 12 innovative Italian companies for a US mission designed to boost international growth and expand their presence in the American tech market.

The World Cup-winning coach becomes the first Serie A manager dismissed this season, with Paolo Vanoli set to return to the Fiorentina bench.

Italian soccer club Como has extended player Roberta Picchi’s contract through 2027/28 following her breast cancer diagnosis. The decision offers financial and emotional stability, placing human values above athletic performance as she begins treatment.

Researchers at the MINE laboratory in Italy have developed Trunk-Mediated Control (TMC), an epidural stimulation method that allowed four paralyzed patients to walk with a walker. By tilting their torso by just 9 degrees, patients successfully triggered coordinated leg movements across varied terrains.

Researchers from Milan Polytechnic and the University of Insubria are using sensor technology and AI to identify digital signs of writing difficulties in schoolchildren.

NFT values have fallen around 90% in five years, while Italian and international collectors are showing renewed interest in established, tangible art with proven provenance.

Palazzo Bragadin opens to the public with more than 350 pieces celebrating the Italian-born designer’s futuristic vision and extraordinary career.

Prada will kick off Milan Fashion Week on September 22, with 60 shows on the calendar and new creative talent reshaping the city’s fashion scene.

National Small Museums Day returns on September 20, inviting visitors to discover local collections, stories and cultural gems across the country.