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Society, culture and everyday life in Italy.
Parthenope is the siren in Naples' founding myth. What Homer and later writers say, and where to follow her traces between Megaride and Mergellina.
Read moreDetailsMilan’s opera house closes its ballet season with a double bill set to Stravinsky and presents Pina Bausch’s Le Sacre du printemps there for the first time.
From the first espresso to the red lucky horn: ten stories about how Italy eats, meets and celebrates.
An Italian chef in Brisbane refused to make a Hawaiian pizza and lost his job. His appeal against the dismissal failed because...
The exhibition at Spazio Ghella brings together new works by Chiara Bersani, Adji Dieye and Margherita Moscardini. The jury will decide in February.
At the 128th Fieracavalli, the prime minister spoke about the equine economy and services for people with disabilities. The fair runs until Sunday.
Pierpaolo Piccioli leaves Balenciaga after around 16 months. Kering says it will announce the fashion house's new creative director soon.
Following a cyberattack in France, Italy's blood service is tightening checks on cooling facilities and remote access.
Read moreDetailsTinto Brass has died in Rome at 93; the director was known for “La chiave”, “Miranda” and “Paprika”.
Read moreDetailsMainz – From December 2026, ZDF will present the complete James Bond Collection. It includes all 24 films with the...
Italy's press reports on Intesa's offer for Monte dei Paschi, the consequences of cyberattacks and the countdown to the Sanremo Festival.
Commemorations and new exhibitions on 4 November recall the 1966 disaster and the international volunteers.
Starting November 5, the Ara Pacis will showcase more than 110 works from Roman Egypt, including nearly 50 rare portraits.
Read moreDetailsHealth budget 2027: Italy's regions demand more money. The fund rises to 146.3 billion euros, but higher costs strain healthcare.
Mainz – ZDF is dedicating a new five-part documentary series to the „History of Love.“ The series explores how love, desire...
In Florence, the safety test for Vasari's "The Last Supper" was a success. The painting can be raised within eleven seconds in the event of a flood.
Erminia Manfredi has died at the age of 94. The costume designer and widow of Nino Manfredi was an advocate for people with ALS.
The podcast „Hasta el final,“ which covers the death of Mario Paciolla, has been awarded the Premio Roberto Morrione for investigative journalism in Turin.
Tuscan culinary influencer Nonna Silvi has died at the age of 85. The funeral will take place on November 2 in Montespertoli.
UNESCO and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini are making the archives on the international effort to save the lagoon city after the 1966 flood available in Venice.
The Neapolitan comedy troupe The Jackal will host the daily Sanremo pre-show Primafestival in 2027.
On Halloween, the Italian Data Protection Authority offers tips on protecting children's photos and guarding against digital fraud attempts.
A study conducted as part of the Respiro project surveyed 124 survivors in six Italian regions and revealed gaps in support following a femicide.
AIFA has approved funding by the national health service for a gel used to treat wounds associated with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Through January 10, 2027, Perugia is exhibiting Steve McCurry’s new photographs of Umbria and works from a collaborative workshop.
From October 30 to November 1, Artissima will bring together 183 galleries from 35 countries at the Lingotto Oval in Turin.
Brussels is postponing overlapping national initiatives for twelve months; Italy's draft is also affected, while the Digital Services Act remains in effect.
U2 has announced two concerts at Milan's San Siro Stadium on July 5 and 6, 2027; general ticket sales begin on the 6th....
A cabinet discovered in Pompeii contains at least 24 amulet pendants, everyday objects, and 38 bronze coins, offering a glimpse into an ancient household.
The new Codice della strada regulates the prices and conditions for personalized license plates for the first time. The fee for cars will be 600 euros, and for...
Mainz – In November 2026, ZDF, 3sat, and phoenix will provide extensive coverage of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which will take place from the 9th to...
At the Research Days at the Quirinal, Sergio Mattarella calls for a stronger scientific community and equal access to cancer care.
Starting October 30, the Pinacoteca Agnelli will showcase approximately 75 works by Alberto Savinio and launch two additional projects at the Lingotto.
The Archaeological Park of Pompeii warns against misleading AI-generated images of the victims and relies instead on scientifically accurate digital reconstructions.
Tuscany – The popular "Terra X" series "The Chemistry of Cooking" returns with two new episodes, featuring Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim...
The 2026 ASviS report finds that Italy is lagging behind on many sustainability goals and calls for more effective implementation of existing regulations.
Despite improved rates, more than four million appointment requests in Italy remain unresolved by the specified deadlines.
Starting October 28, three new exhibitions at MAUTO will combine photography, pop art, and contemporary art with automotive culture.
Mattarella calls for the protection of the public health care system and improved local health care through reforms and PNRR investments.
After undergoing surgery, Antonello Venditti reassures his fans and is preparing for concerts and a new album.
Starting October 28, Lucca Comics will bring together Go Nagai's manga with six Renaissance drawings from the Uffizi Gallery.
Panorama covers what shapes the country beyond daily politics and crime news: society and generations, health and hospitals, schools and education, the environment and climate, culture, music and literature. This page focuses on national stories.
Some things recur every year and are worth comparing over time: heat waves and their impact on cities, the crowds in Venice, Florence, and Rome, the debate over the shortage of doctors and wait times in the healthcare system, schools and the shortage of teachers, and the exodus of young people from the south.
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