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Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi visit on medical advice: "too soon" after surgery
Following recent thoracic surgery, Pope Leo XIV has heeded doctor's orders and called off his helicopter trip to Assisi, though he will still send a message of peace for the international summit.
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Italian Healthcare Report / Waiting list times improve despite surge in demand
A new report from Agenas reveals that despite a 10% jump in medical bookings across Italy in the first nine months of 2026, the public healthcare system successfully met statutory waiting time limits more frequently, though deep regional disparities remain.
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Soccer / De Laurentiis rejects Napoli takeover approach from US entrepreneur
De Laurentiis rejects an offer from US entrepreneur Matt Rizzetta, insisting he would prefer a Neapolitan buyer if he ever sells Napoli.
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Italy and Spain lift temporary border controls, restoring full Schengen freedom
Following a high-level diplomatic thaw, interior ministers Matteo Piantedosi and Fernando Grande-Marlaska have agreed to permanently drop temporary border checks between Italy and Spain, recommitting fully to the Schengen area's open-border principles.
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Economy / Italian businesses post strongest third-quarter growth since 2021
Italy recorded a net increase of 18,403 businesses from July to September, led by joint-stock companies, construction, tourism and professional services.
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Business / Italy ranks second in the EU for circular economy
Italy outperforms major European economies in recycling and resource efficiency, generating €4.70 in GDP for every kilogram of resources used.
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Business / Fiat leads Stellantis’ growth as registrations rise across Europe
Fiat was the group’s fastest-growing brand in the first nine months of 2026, up 20%, while the Citroën C3, Fiat Grande Panda and Opel Frontera helped drive a 64.6% surge for the Smart Car family.
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Culture / Venice’s Jewish Museum reopens after seven-year renovation
Located in the world’s oldest ghetto, the museum has expanded by 400 square metres, bringing its historic synagogues and centuries of Jewish life back to the heart of the visitor experience.
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Media / Google overtakes Rai as Italy’s top media company by revenue
Google generated €2.7 billion in Italian communications revenue in 2024, narrowly surpassing Rai’s €2.62 billion, while Meta ranked third with €2.12 billion.
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Culture / Eyewear takes centre stage as an icon of Made in Italy
Rome’s “The Lens of Time” exhibition traces the evolution of glasses from vision aids to symbols of fashion, design and Italian craftsmanship, with a special focus on cinema.
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Treasures of the Fayum: Rome's Ara Pacis hosts rare ancient masterpieces
In a landmark international loan, Rome's Ara Pacis is exhibiting over 110 rare Egyptian artifacts - including nearly 50 delicate Fayum mummy portraits never before exported from Egypt - alongside pieces from the Louvre, Getty, and Metropolitan museums.
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Cinema / Italians watch 91 films a year, one every four days
A new report finds cinema attendance has returned to pre-pandemic levels, while Italian films are finding a second life on streaming and pay-per-view platforms after their theatrical release.
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Housing / Online rental scams targeting Italian students rise 20%
Fake listings and requests for deposits before viewings are on the rise as housing shortages and high rents push students to search urgently for rooms in Italy’s university cities.
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Soccer / Carrick's job at Manchester United on the line after Como rout as Conte looms
Following a humiliating 4-1 defeat in Como, Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford is hanging by a thread. While the board weighs a short-term stay, heavyweights like Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte have emerged as potential successors.
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