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| Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
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Meloni defends foreign student caps, citing Mattarella’s past ministerial circulars
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has defended her government's proposed 30% cap on non-native speaking students, arguing that the policy aligns with historical guidelines issued by President Sergio Mattarella and prevents the formation of linguistic ghettos. She also reaffirmed the ban on face coverings like the burqa and hijab in schools as a common-sense security measure.
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Trade / Trump’s tariffs threaten to cut Italian exports to the US by 9%
A new Confindustria study warns of a sharp impact on Italian exports as global trade shifts increasingly toward Asia and other emerging markets.
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Savings / €6 trillion in household wealth, but little reaches Italian companies
Italian families hold vast financial assets, yet less than 0.7% of their current-account savings is invested in shares of domestic listed companies.
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Mining / Sardinia trains a new generation to reopen Italy’s mines
A specialist summer school in Iglesias is reviving the scientific and technical skills needed to reassess Italy’s mineral resources and build a modern mining sector.
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Transport / 213 Italian companies take centre stage at InnoTrans in Berlin
Italy is showcasing its rail and mobility industry at the major international trade fair, with the focus on innovation, investment and international growth.
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Business / Ferrero awards €2,730 bonus to 7,000 Italian employees
The confectionery giant confirms its latest productivity bonus, significantly above the Italian average and linked to both group and individual plant performance.
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Culture Ministry honors Franco Nero for receiving his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli hosted a ceremony at the ministry celebrating veteran actor Franco Nero, who was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for a career spanning iconic spaghetti westerns, crime dramas, and international productions.
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Monica Vitti chosen as the official face of the 2026 Rome Film Fest
Four years after her passing, legendary Italian actress Monica Vitti has been selected as the official image for the 2026 Rome Film Fest. The festival will honor her iconic career with a celebrated still from Michelangelo Antonioni's masterpiece “L'eclisse”.
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Restoration / St. Peter’s Basilica unveils a 17th-century masterpiece
The dome of the Clementine Chapel has been fully restored after more than a year of work, reviving 371 square metres of historic Roman mosaics.
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Italy’s Galileo telescope celebrates turns 30
The Telescopio Nazionale Galileo marks three decades of research and innovation from its observatory in the Canary Islands.
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Health / Treating a child with cancer away from home can cost €35,000 a year
Families facing pediatric cancer can struggle with travel and living costs as well as lost income, with treatment often taking place far from home.
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22-year-old rope access worker dies after ten-meter fall at the Colosseum
A young rope access technician has died following a tragic ten-meter fall while performing overnight lighting installation work at Rome's Colosseum. Authorities have launched an investigation, and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli expressed deep dismay over the workplace accident, which prompted the temporary closure of the site's second tier.
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Soccer / Totti reveals why he turned down a return to Serie A at 48
The former Roma captain reveals he seriously considered offers from Genoa and Como, but could not bring himself to play for another club.
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Research / Dolphin milk shares key traits with human milk
A University of Padua study identifies microRNA families in bottlenose dolphin milk that are also found in human and other mammals’ milk.
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