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Mental health / Leo XIV calls for compassion toward those living with mental illness
For his October prayer intention, the Pope urges communities to challenge stigma and offer greater support to people facing depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.
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Restoration / Florence’s Giotto’s Bell Tower begins a €7 million makeover
The landmark will undergo its first complete restoration, with five years of work carefully planned to protect both the monument and its nesting peregrine falcons.
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Trento kicks off the ninth edition of its star-studded Sports Festival
Bringing together over 300 athletic legends and 150 events, the mountain capital celebrates past Olympic triumphs while casting its gaze toward future global sporting milestones.
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Soccer / Euro 2032 puts Italy’s stadiums in the spotlight
Fourteen venues across 13 cities are competing for five spots, with around €5 billion in public and private investment at stake ahead of UEFA’s decision.
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Culture / 700 hidden treasures open their doors across Italy
The FAI Autumn Days return on October 10 and 11, offering visitors the chance to discover little-known sites while celebrating Italian craftsmanship and heritage.
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Rome becomes the new home of a UN development fund
The United Nations Capital Development Fund will move its headquarters from New York to Rome, strengthening the capital’s role in financing projects in developing economies.
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Boats / Italian boating industry reaches €8.72 billion in turnover
The sector grew in 2025, with exports hitting a record €4.4 billion and Italy confirming its global leadership in superyacht manufacturing.
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Rome to resonate with music as Piano City takes over the Eternal City
For two days, the Italian capital transforms into an open-air stage featuring 100 pianos, 130 artists, and free performances in unexpected places, from the metro and historic palazzos to children's hospitals.
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Warren Buffett’s luxury real estate brand sets sights on Southern Italy
Driven by a surge in foreign demand, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices expands into Apulia, where high-end buyers are bypassing bureaucratic red tape to snap up turnkey masserie and historic villas.
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Dua Lipa’s Milan getaway turns into a masterclass in organic tourism
Between private viewings of Da Vinci's Last Supper and a night at La Scala, the pop superstar is cementing her love affair with Italy's fashion capital and fueling a viral social media trend.
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Water / Italy pays more than twice the EU average for its water crisis
The country loses around €13.4 billion a year to water-related costs, while many businesses still underestimate the risks to their operations and supply chains.
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Education / University of Catania offers a 50% fee refund to student parents
The new support measure aims to help mothers and fathers balance university studies and family life while encouraging academic continuity.
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Health / A walk in the woods can help reduce stress
Research by Italy’s National Research Council finds that Forest Therapy can lower anxiety and improve mood through walks and sensory experiences in nature.
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Sailing / Winter sailing season gets underway in the Tigullio
The Gulf of Tigullio launches Italy’s oldest winter championship on November 7, with regattas continuing through February and more events set to follow across the country.
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