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Meloni's Trump dispute deepens as Italy cancels US diplomatic visit
The Atlantic relationship frays after Trump's claim that the Italian PM 'begged' for a G7 photo, prompting Rome to withdraw envoy and escalate rhetoric.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has cancelled a planned US diplomatic visit and escalated her public criticism of President Donald Trump after he claimed she had 'begged' for a photograph at the G7 summit, marking a significant rupture in their once-aligned relationship.
Adriana Sole · INTERNATIONAL
Stellantis charts Italian plants' role in turnaround
Automaker assigns specific production roles as CEO signals partnerships ahead for Maserati and electric vehicles
Stellantis has mapped specific functions for its Italian manufacturing footprint as part of a broader turnaround strategy, with the company's CEO signalling fresh partnerships for luxury and electric-vehicle production.
Lorenzo Ferraris · ECONOMY
EU's hardened migration rules reshape Trieste's border calculus
New detention powers and offshore centres test Italy's eastern gateway as bloc tightens returns
The European Union's sweeping new migration framework, which expands detention authority and permits deportation centres outside the bloc, is reshaping enforcement at Italy's porous northeastern frontier.
Sergio Madrussan · NATIONAL
Uffizi Hangs Botticelli Masterpieces Face to Face in Museum Remake
Florence's most visited gallery repositions 'Primavera' and 'Birth of Venus' opposite each other as part of broader refurbishment.
The Uffizi Galleries have hung Sandro Botticelli's two most famous paintings opposite one another for the first time, reshaping how visitors encounter the Renaissance's most celebrated works.
Costanza Bardi · CULTURE
Regional dispatches
Europe's heatwave reaches Venice as lagoon city braces for peak-season stress
Red alert temperatures test tourism infrastructure; day-tripper fee debate gains urgency amid climate strain on heritage site.
As Europe swelters under a severe heatwave with temperatures approaching 40°C, Venice faces compounded pressure from summer tourism and climate stress, prompting renewed scrutiny of how the lagoon city manages mass arrivals.
Tommaso Veronese
River cruise vessels embrace battery power as Genoa watches shipping shift
Scylla Shipping orders energy storage systems for two new ships, signalling maritime industry's move toward cleaner propulsion.
Two new river cruise vessels for Scylla Shipping will be fitted with advanced battery systems from Corvus Energy, marking another step toward electrified shipping in European waters.
Marina Doria
European heatwave tests Liguria's summer tourism as temperatures climb toward 40°C
France restricts events and alcohol as Western Europe braces for record heat; Italy's coast faces pressure on visitors and infrastructure.
A severe heatwave sweeping across Western Europe is forcing authorities to restrict outdoor events and straining tourism infrastructure along Italy's Mediterranean coast, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C.
Marina Doria
Emilia-Romagna opens 3D-printed research site for sustainable living
Shamballa project on regional hills explores self-sufficient architecture and advanced construction
An 8-hectare open-air laboratory dedicated to sustainable living and 3D-printed architecture has been inaugurated in the Emilia-Romagna hills, signalling the region's role in advanced manufacturing and climate adaptation.
Giulia Benati
Rothko's Colour Fields Find Spiritual Home in Florence's Renaissance Spaces
An exhibition pairing Mark Rothko's abstract expressionism with Renaissance religious art in Florence shows how the American painter's work echoes the contemplative power of the Old Masters.
An exhibition in Florence demonstrates how Mark Rothko's monumental abstract canvases function as a form of secular worship, drawing unexpected parallels with the spiritual intensity of Renaissance religious art.
Costanza Bardi
Adriatic braces as European heatwave peaks at 40°C
Marche's summer economy faces strain as France restricts events and Italy enters critical heat phase
A gruelling heatwave sweeping Europe has prompted France to cancel outdoor sports events and restrict alcohol consumption, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C, while the Adriatic coast prepares for peak seasonal demand amid extreme heat.
Elena Marcheggiani
Meloni-Trump rupture deepens as Italy cancels envoy's US visit
Diplomatic row over G7 photo claim masks deeper fracture over Iran policy and NATO alignment
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cancelled a planned US visit by her foreign minister on Friday after President Trump claimed she had 'begged' for a photograph at the G7 summit, escalating a dispute that reflects broader strategic divergence.
Davide Ruspoli
Europe's brutal heatwave tests Campania's summer tourism surge
As temperatures near 40°C, the region braces for strain on visitors and services amid southern Italy's tourism boom
A severe heatwave sweeping Europe is putting pressure on Campania's summer season as the region grapples with record tourist numbers and extreme heat.
Rosaria Esposito
Heart-healthy fat in olive oil may counter diabetes risk, study finds
Research on oleic acid offers new evidence for Mediterranean diet's protective effects as Puglia's oil producers face climate and disease pressures
A new study suggests oleic acid, the dominant fat in olive oil, may help protect insulin function and counter harmful effects of saturated fats linked to type 2 diabetes.
Francesca Lazzari
Italy's business lobby demands emergency action on renewable energy as power costs surge
Confindustria calls for faster rollout amid Iran war energy shock; Puglia's renewable sector positioned to expand but infrastructure lags
Italy's largest business confederation has urged the government to accelerate renewable energy deployment to ease power costs driven higher by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Francesca Lazzari
Europe's brutal heatwave tests Sardinia's summer season
As temperatures soar across the continent, the island's tourism economy faces pressure from heat alerts and shifting visitor patterns.
A severe heatwave sweeping Europe is forcing authorities across the continent to cancel events and restrict public activity, with implications for Mediterranean destinations including Sardinia.
Gavino Sanna
Far-right general's new party splinters Meloni's coalition ahead of 2027 vote
Roberto Vannacci's National Future attracts defectors and forces premier to choose between allies as election year approaches.
General Roberto Vannacci's newly launched National Future party is rapidly drawing support from Meloni's governing coalition, forcing the Italian premier to decide whether to embrace the firebrand ex-paratrooper ahead of next year's election.
Adriana Sole
Italy's third World Cup miss triggers political reckoning
Failure to qualify for 2026 tournament sparks control battle over football governance
Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time, triggering a political crisis that extends far beyond the pitch.
Tobia Marenghi
Imperial villa emerges from illegal excavation west of Rome
Ministry of Culture recovers splendid Roman-era site as looting exposes archaeological vulnerability
A magnificent Imperial-era villa has surfaced at Castel di Guido, west of Rome, after criminal excavation prompted intervention by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
Eleonora Vanzetti
Europe gripped by severe heatwave as France places regions under red alert
Authorities across the continent cancel events and implement emergency measures as temperatures climb toward 42°C
A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with France placing more than a third of the country under red heat alert and authorities cancelling outdoor sports events.
Antonio Petrella
Dolce & Gabbana weighs Milan property sales to free up cash
Luxury house considers sale-leaseback of city-centre holdings as financial pressure mounts
Dolce & Gabbana is exploring the sale of Milan properties, including central holdings, and leasing them back to raise liquidity.
Beatrice Comolli
Prada strips back to basics at Milan fashion week
Luxury house serves minimalist menswear as counterpoint to theatrical excess elsewhere on the catwalk
Prada presented a streamlined menswear collection emphasising understated essentials at Milan fashion week, offering a stark contrast to competitors' theatrical approach.
Beatrice Comolli
Global wine tourism poised to triple by 2033, lifting Veneto's export economy
Market research forecasts $138 billion sector by 2033; northeastern Italy's Prosecco region stands to capture growing share of affluent travellers.
Wine-related travel could nearly triple to $138.4 billion globally by 2033, according to market analysis, presenting opportunities for Veneto's established Prosecco districts and rural tourism infrastructure.
Tommaso Veronese
Europe's gruelling heatwave sweeps across France and Germany as temperatures soar
Authorities issue emergency warnings as heat intensifies across the continent
A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe is intensifying, with temperatures climbing toward record levels as authorities in France and Germany issue emergency warnings.
Concetta Vassallo
Opinion
Europe burns. Italy watches the heat reach its threshold.
As France cancels festivals and Germany issues warnings, Italy faces the Mediterranean's most brutal season yet—a test of infrastructure and nerve.
Editorial Board
When a photograph becomes a question of state.
Trump's claim that Meloni 'begged' for a picture has fractured a friendship and exposed the fragility of Italy's place in the Western alliance.
Editorial Board