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  • Ten dead as migrant boat capsizes near Malta

    Italian coast guard recovers bodies; fishing vessel rescues 48 from vessel that departed Libya

    A patrol boat recovered ten bodies after a fishing vessel rescued 48 migrants from a craft that capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard said.

    Concetta Vassallo · INTERNATIONAL

  • Italian astronaut to pilot Artemis III moon mission

    Luca Parmitano becomes first European chosen as lead pilot for NASA's 2027 lunar test flight

    NASA has selected Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as lead pilot for the Artemis III mission, marking the first time a European has held that role on a crewed lunar flight.

    Lorenzo Ferraris · SCIENCE

  • Pope Leo articulates fuller position on migration amid Spain visit

    Pontiff defends migrants while acknowledging nations' right to protect borders; Mediterranean route remains focus for Adriatic region

    As Pope Leo concluded a seven-day visit to Spain, he articulated a more nuanced stance on migration, defending migrants while acknowledging that nations have the right to protect their borders.

    Elena Marcheggiani · OPINION

  • Stellantis seeks clearer EU rules to anchor production

    Turin carmaker joins peers urging Brussels to simplify 'Made in Europe' standards and boost local investment

    Stellantis, Volkswagen and Renault are pressing the EU to adopt a simple 'Made in Europe' rule and stronger incentives for local production, according to Reuters.

    Lorenzo Ferraris · ECONOMY

Regional dispatches

  • Ten dead as migrant boat capsizes near Malta; Italian rescue operations ongoing

    Vessel departing from Libya overturned in central Mediterranean; 48 survivors rescued by fishing vessel

    Italian coast guard recovered ten bodies after a migrant boat carrying approximately 60 people capsized in waters east of Malta, with rescue operations continuing across the central Mediterranean corridor.

    Sergio Madrussan

  • Ten dead as migrant boat capsizes near Malta; Genoa's rescue burden deepens

    Italian coast guard recovers bodies; 48 survivors pulled from sea as Mediterranean route claims more lives

    Italian rescuers recovered ten bodies after a migrant vessel capsized in waters east of Malta, with a fishing vessel saving 48 others from the same craft that departed from Libya carrying roughly 60 people.

    Marina Doria

  • Lamborghini readies track-focused Revuelto variant for Motor Valley debut

    Sant'Agata plant prepares aerodynamic upgrade as supercar maker pursues performance edge

    Lamborghini will unveil a more powerful, track-optimized version of its Revuelto hybrid supercar later this year, according to international automotive coverage.

    Giulia Benati

  • Tuscany's postcard villages weigh the cost of World Heritage status

    As tourism strains historic sites, some Italian communities question whether Unesco designation is worth the burden

    The BBC reports that some World Heritage sites are now seeking removal from Unesco's list, arguing that tourism has created more problems than prestige.

    Costanza Bardi

  • Antony Gormley's cardboard immersion opens a dialogue between art and landscape

    The British artist's first work in the material challenges San Gimignano's postcard identity with an exhibition of scale and physical presence

    Forbes reports that British sculptor Antony Gormley has created his first major cardboard installation in San Gimignano, a work titled "Innercity" that represents one of his most immersive pieces to date.

    Costanza Bardi

  • Pope Leo defends migrants' dignity while affirming nations' border rights

    Closing Spanish visit, pontiff articulates nuanced position on movement across Mediterranean

    As his seven-day visit to Spain concluded, Pope Leo defended migrants' inherent dignity while acknowledging states' right to control their borders—a fuller statement on a question that has shadowed his papacy.

    Niccolò Mariani

  • Pope Leo ends Spain tour with call for legal migration paths

    Pontiff balances defence of migrant dignity with acknowledgement of national border rights, signalling shift in Vatican messaging

    Pope Leo concluded a seven-day visit to Spain by articulating a more nuanced stance on migration, defending migrants' human worth while affirming nations' right to control their borders.

    Davide Ruspoli

  • Italian Astronaut Named Lead Pilot for NASA's Artemis III Moon Mission

    Luca Parmitano becomes first European selected for the lunar test flight, scheduled for 2027 launch.

    NASA has selected Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as lead pilot for Artemis III, marking the first time a European has held such a role in the agency's lunar programme.

    Marco Di Sante

  • Naples tourism rentals face sharp earnings drop

    Italy's short-term rental market contracts after pandemic rebound, with guests and profits declining across the sector.

    Italy's short-term rental market is contracting sharply after two years of strong recovery, with earnings down nearly 16 percent on average and early signs of sustained weakness.

    Rosaria Esposito

  • Ten dead as migrant boat capsizes near Malta

    Italian coast guard recovers bodies; fishing vessel rescues 48 from Mediterranean crossing

    A patrol boat recovered ten bodies after a fishing vessel rescued 48 migrants from a craft that capsized in waters near Malta, Italy's coast guard reported.

    Francesca Lazzari

  • Oil Prices Fall to Multimonth Lows as Iran Deal Nears

    Energy transition pressure mounts on Italy's onshore fields as crude futures settle amid U.S.–Iran negotiations

    Oil futures have settled at multimonth lows as the U.S. and Iran move closer to an agreement, adding pressure to Italy's largest onshore oil production in Basilicata.

    Pietro Lasorsa

  • Sardinian beach tightens visitor rules as wildfire recovery takes shape

    Punta Molentis restricts umbrellas for working-age visitors, citing 2025 coastal damage from southern island blazes.

    A Sardinian beach has imposed an umbrella ban on visitors aged 10 to 65, the BBC reported, as coastal areas damaged by 2025 wildfires begin managing recovery and tourism pressure.

    Gavino Sanna

  • Italian astronaut named lead pilot for Artemis lunar mission

    Luca Parmitano becomes first European chosen for NASA's 2027 moon test flight, marking Italy's role in deep-space exploration.

    Deutsche Welle reported that Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has been selected as lead pilot for NASA's Artemis III mission, scheduled to launch in 2027 to test technology for future lunar landings.

    Gavino Sanna

  • Italian astronaut named lead pilot for NASA's Artemis III moon mission

    Luca Parmitano becomes first European chosen for crewed lunar test flight, strengthening Italy's role in space exploration

    NASA has selected Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as lead pilot for the Artemis III mission, marking Europe's deepest involvement in the US lunar programme.

    Adriana Sole

  • Pirelli Secures F1 Contract Extension to 2028

    Italian tyre manufacturer renews supply agreement as sport's technical demands intensify ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

    Pirelli has extended its Formula 1 supply contract by one year, securing its role as the championship's sole tyre provider through 2028.

    Tobia Marenghi

  • Ancelotti Tasked with Ending Brazil's 24-Year World Cup Drought

    Italian coach brings experience and fresh approach as Brazil seeks first title since 2002, facing Morocco without Neymar

    Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian head coach of Brazil, confronts the weight of the nation's longest World Cup drought as the tournament begins without injured star Neymar.

    Tobia Marenghi

  • Agostino Bonalumi's Spatial Vision Returns at Art Basel as Italian Abstraction Gains Ground

    A 1970 modular sculpture by the Italian artist challenges viewers' relationship to space at this year's Art Basel Unlimited, signalling renewed international interest in postwar Italian abstraction.

    Agostino Bonalumi's monumental 1970 sculpture, leveraging repetition and rhythm to reshape how viewers experience space, has returned to public view through Art Basel Unlimited.

    Eleonora Vanzetti

  • European Astronaut Selected for NASA's Artemis Moon Mission

    Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano chosen for lunar exploration program

    Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has been selected for NASA's Artemis mission, marking the first time a European astronaut has been chosen for the lunar program.

    Pietro Lasorsa

  • Italian Astronaut Picked for Artemis Moon Mission

    Luca Parmitano's selection as lead pilot marks Europe's first role in NASA's lunar programme

    NASA has selected Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as lead pilot for the Artemis III mission, expected to launch in 2027.

    Antonio Petrella

  • Marriott Expands Luxury Wellness Brand Across Alpine Region

    The hospitality giant's joint venture with Italian brand Lefay signals a shift in mountain tourism toward high-end wellness retreats.

    Marriott International has acquired a stake in the Italian luxury wellness brand Lefay through a joint venture, with expansion planned across the Swiss Alps and southern Italy.

    Camille Bréan

  • Italian Astronaut Chosen for Artemis Moon Mission

    Luca Parmitano's selection as lead pilot marks Europe's deepest commitment to NASA's lunar programme

    NASA has named Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as lead pilot for the Artemis III test flight, scheduled for 2027, making him the first European to hold the role on a crewed lunar mission.

    Tommaso Veronese

  • Italian astronaut named lead pilot for NASA's Artemis III lunar mission

    Luca Parmitano becomes first European selected for crewed moon test flight, scheduled for 2027 launch

    NASA has named Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano as lead pilot for the Artemis III mission, marking the first time a European has held a primary role in the agency's crewed lunar programme.

    Sergio Madrussan

Opinion