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Italy seizes €200m fortune tied to slain Mafia boss Messina Denaro
Finance police dismantle money-laundering network in Palermo, targeting assets reinvested across Europe
Italian authorities have seized more than €200 million in assets and companies linked to the late Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro, dismantling a money-laundering operation that funnelled drug proceeds across the continent.
Concetta Vassallo · NATIONAL
EU overhauls migration policy with offshore detention centers
Landmark law expands deportations and external processing, reshaping Italy's role as Mediterranean gateway
The European Union has approved its strictest migration law to date, establishing offshore detention and processing hubs that will reshape how Italy manages arrivals across the Mediterranean.
Adriana Sole · INTERNATIONAL
Brussels prepares rebuke of Italy's fuel duty cuts as energy crisis strains EU fiscal rules
Commission report signals tension between Rome's relief measures and EU demands that support target vulnerable households and industry
The European Commission is set to criticise Italy's reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report due Wednesday, citing concerns that the measure does not align with EU priorities for energy crisis relief.
Lorenzo Ferraris · ECONOMY
MSC container ship struck by projectiles in Iraqi port
Attack on Geneva-based carrier underscores mounting risks to Mediterranean shipping in escalating Middle East conflict
The MSC Sariska V was hit by two projectiles while departing Umm Qasr on June 1, with Iran claiming responsibility as tensions reshape global trade routes.
Marina Doria · INTERNATIONAL
Regional dispatches
Ferrari enters EV market with five-seat Luce, eyes younger buyers and China
The Maranello carmaker's first all-electric model signals a shift toward mass-market ambitions and emerging economies.
Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first pure electric vehicle and first five-seat model, targeting younger customers and the competitive Chinese automotive market.
Beatrice Comolli
European heatwave exposes Italy's power grid fragility as blackouts spread
Turin and northern regions face repeated outages, raising questions about infrastructure investment and climate resilience in Lombardy.
A prolonged heatwave across Europe has triggered cascading power blackouts in Turin and other northern Italian cities, exposing structural vulnerabilities in the country's electricity infrastructure.
Beatrice Comolli
Austrian blockade of Brenner motorway exposes Alpine transit strain
Protesters shut vital Germany-Italy corridor as freight pressure mounts on cross-border infrastructure
Austrian activists closed the Brenner motorway on May 30, blocking the main transit route between Germany and Italy and highlighting mounting friction over Alpine freight volumes.
Klara Hofer
Italian court backs hotel's refusal to serve tap water in South Tyrol case
Supreme Court ruling in Badia dispute raises questions about guest rights and service standards in Alpine tourism
Italy's highest court ruled that a five-star hotel in Badia, South Tyrol, did not break the law by refusing to serve tap water to a guest, a decision that has drawn attention to hospitality standards in the region's luxury tourism sector.
Klara Hofer
Pink visitors: flamingos return to Venice's recovering wetlands
Growing population signals ecological shift in the lagoon as habitat restoration takes hold
Flamingos are establishing themselves in the Venetian lagoon in numbers not seen in decades, a sign that wetland recovery efforts are beginning to reshape the ecosystem.
Tommaso Veronese
Fifth-century sanctuary unearthed in Veneto during bomb-clearance work
Construction crews uncover pre-Roman religious site as region continues to excavate wartime ordnance
Workers clearing unexploded ordnance for a road project in Veneto have discovered the remains of an ancient sanctuary dating to the fifth century B.C., prompting archaeological investigation.
Tommaso Veronese
Vingegaard seals Giro dominance on Friuli climb
Danish rider's stage 20 victory from Gemona del Friuli sets up first Giro-Tour double since 2010
Jonas Vingegaard won stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia on the Piancavallo climb in Friuli, moving within reach of his first Italian Grand Tour title.
Sergio Madrussan
Ferrari enters electric market with five-seat Luce
Maranello's first pure EV targets younger buyers and competitive Chinese segment
Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first all-electric car and first five-seater, signalling a strategic shift toward younger customers and the Chinese market.
Sergio Madrussan
Lamborghini shelves electric dreams as Motor Valley rethinks the future
The supercar maker's retreat from EV ambitions signals a broader shift in how Emilia-Romagna's luxury engineering sector navigates a stalled global market.
Lamborghini has indefinitely delayed its all-electric vehicles, joining Ferrari in a strategic retreat from full electrification as global EV demand falters.
Giulia Benati
Brussels prepares to rebuke Italy's fuel cuts as energy crisis deepens
The EU Commission will criticise Rome's tax relief strategy, widening a fiscal divide between protecting consumers and meeting climate targets.
The European Commission is set to condemn Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the measure fails to target vulnerable families and industries effectively.
Giulia Benati
Italy marks 80 years of the Republic with ceremony and military display
The nation commemorates the 1946 vote that ended monarchy and established democratic rule
Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its transition to a republic on Tuesday with military parades and ceremonies in Rome, marking eight decades since the 1946 referendum that abolished the monarchy.
Costanza Bardi
Religious tourism reshapes European travel; Tuscany's sacred routes find new audiences
As faith-based tourism booms across Europe, Tuscan pilgrimage routes attract visitors seeking spiritual experience alongside wine and heritage
Religious tourism is surging across Europe, with Spain leading the trend, yet Tuscany's centuries-old pilgrimage routes and sacred sites are capturing growing international interest as travellers blend spiritual journeys with the region's wine and cultural heritage.
Costanza Bardi
Umbrian gin wins global spirits competition
Quattro Gatti from the region takes top prize at MicroLiquor Spirit Awards, signalling international appetite for small-batch Italian producers
An Umbrian distillery has won the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards' top gin prize, marking a rare moment of international recognition for the region's emerging spirits sector.
Niccolò Mariani
Italy marks 80 years of Republic as inland towns reckon with change
Military ceremonies in Rome commemorate 1946 democracy vote; in Umbria, the anniversary arrives amid demographic decline and questions about the state's reach into the interior
Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its Republic with military parades and ceremonies in Rome on Tuesday, a moment of national reflection that falls amid profound changes in how the state functions in inland regions like Umbria.
Niccolò Mariani
Brussels set to rebuke Italy's fuel cuts as energy crisis deepens
Commission report criticises Rome's excise reductions; Marche manufacturers face competing pressures on input costs
The EU Commission is preparing to condemn Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the cuts misdirect scarce fiscal room away from vulnerable households and industries.
Elena Marcheggiani
Italy marks 80 years of the Republic with military ceremony in Rome
Democracy's anniversary celebrated as nation confronts economic and demographic challenges
Italy commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1946 vote that established the Republic, with military parades and flypasts in Rome marking the transition from monarchy to democratic rule.
Elena Marcheggiani
Brussels set to rebuke Italy's fuel duty cuts
EU Commission criticises Rome's energy relief as fiscally misaligned; Rome seeks flexibility on excise taxes
The European Commission is preparing to condemn Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the measure misdirects relief away from vulnerable households and toward broader price relief.
Davide Ruspoli
Italy marks 80 years of the Republic
Military parades and ceremonies in Rome commemorate 1946 democratic transition
Italy observed the eightieth anniversary of the birth of the Republic on Tuesday with military parades, ceremonial flypasts, and state ceremonies in Rome, honouring the 1946 vote that established democratic governance.
Davide Ruspoli
Brussels prepares rebuke of Italy's fuel duty cuts
Commission report signals clash over energy policy as Rome seeks fiscal flexibility amid price spike
The EU Commission is set to criticise Italy's reduction in excise duties on fuels, arguing the relief should target vulnerable families and industries rather than broad cuts.
Marco Di Sante
Brussels to rebuke Italy's fuel cuts as energy crisis deepens
Commission report criticises Rome's excise duty reductions; southern regions face competing pressures on agriculture and transport
The EU Commission is set to publish a report criticising Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the relief should target vulnerable families and industries rather than broad price cuts.
Antonio Petrella
Flamingos return to Venice as lagoon ecosystems recover
Growing population of pink birds signals restoration of wetlands; tourism and climate remain threats to fragile habitats
A growing population of flamingos has established itself in the Venetian lagoon, according to AP News, reflecting broader recovery of wetland ecosystems that had been degraded by centuries of human intervention.
Antonio Petrella
Naples Marks Shift to Cleaner Shipping with First LNG Cruise Refuel
The port's bunkering of Princess Cruises vessel signals growing demand for low-emission fuel infrastructure in Mediterranean tourism.
Naples completed its first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas refueling of a cruise vessel in May, positioning the port as a hub for cleaner maritime fuel in southern Europe.
Rosaria Esposito
Italy Marks 80 Years of Republic with Military Ceremony in Rome
The nation commemorated the 1946 referendum that established democracy, though the anniversary arrives amid ongoing political and economic tensions.
Italy celebrated eight decades since the 1946 vote that abolished the monarchy and founded the Republic, with ceremonies and military parades in Rome on 2 June.
Rosaria Esposito
Brussels set to rebuke Italy's fuel duty cuts amid energy crisis
Commission criticises Rome's tax relief as misdirected; southern ports and transport face scrutiny
The EU Commission is preparing to condemn Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the relief should target vulnerable families and industries rather than broad tax cuts.
Francesca Lazzari
Scientists develop rapid test to predict olive oil quality from the fruit
New method could reshape how Puglia's producers assess harvest and compete on global markets
Researchers have created a technique to predict extra virgin olive oil quality—fatty acids, phenols, volatile compounds—directly from olives before pressing, potentially transforming quality control in Mediterranean production.
Francesca Lazzari
Brussels challenges Italy's fuel cuts as energy policy divides the bloc
The EU Commission criticises Rome's excise reductions, raising questions about how the South manages energy costs amid transition pressures.
The EU Commission is set to criticise Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the measure fails to target vulnerable families and industries as energy prices remain volatile across Europe.
Pietro Lasorsa
Algorithms reshape the oilfield as Italy's producers face efficiency pressure
Artificial intelligence is transforming how oil and gas companies drill and manage production, a shift that will test Basilicata's aging onshore operations.
Oil and gas companies are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence to optimise drilling, reservoir completion, and production management, a technological shift that could reshape how Italy's onshore fields operate.
Pietro Lasorsa
EU challenges Italy's fuel cuts as energy crisis deepens
Commission report criticises Rome's excise duty reduction; southern regions face competing pressures on cost of living and transport.
The European Commission is set to criticise Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the measure fails to target vulnerable families and industries as the energy crisis persists.
Saverio Gallo
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security and antisemitism concerns
Prefect halts July performances in Reggio Emilia after Jewish community raises alarm; authorities cite public order risks and artist's history of inflammatory remarks.
Italian authorities have cancelled concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns and the rapper's documented antisemitic statements.
Saverio Gallo
Brussels to challenge Italy's fuel duty cuts as energy crisis deepens
EU Commission criticises Rome's approach to energy relief, citing failure to target vulnerable families and industries
The European Commission is set to rebuke Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing that Rome's strategy fails to direct relief toward those most affected by energy price spikes.
Concetta Vassallo
Brussels Challenges Rome's Fuel Cuts as Energy Crisis Deepens
The EU Commission prepares to criticise Italy's excise duty reductions, widening a fiscal dispute over how to shield vulnerable households and industry.
The EU Commission is set to publish a report criticising Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, arguing the cuts should instead target vulnerable families and industries facing energy price spikes.
Gavino Sanna
Italy Marks 80 Years of Republic as Island Identity Remains Contested
Rome celebrated the 1946 democratic transition with military ceremony; Sardinia's relationship to the nation-state continues to evolve.
Italy commemorated 80 years since the 1946 referendum that established the Republic, with military parades and ceremonies in Rome. The milestone invites reflection on how the island of Sardinia, with its distinct language and culture, fits within the Italian state.
Gavino Sanna
Brussels challenges Italy's fuel duty cuts amid energy crisis
Commission criticizes Rome's excise reductions, escalating debate over fiscal autonomy and energy policy
The EU Commission is set to criticize Italy's reduction in excise duties on fuels, arguing that fiscal relief should target vulnerable households and industries rather than broad fuel subsidies.
Adriana Sole
Italian Riviera braces for peak season with new hotels and dining
Forbes highlights fresh hospitality offerings along Liguria's coast as summer tourism accelerates
New hotels, villas, and beach clubs are opening along the Italian Riviera this summer, signalling continued investment in coastal tourism despite infrastructure pressures.
Marina Doria
Dimarco claims Serie A MVP after Inter's domestic double, silencing doubters
Italy international becomes first Italian player to win league's top award following disastrous 2024-25 campaign.
Federico Dimarco has won Serie A's MVP award after starring in Inter Milan's domestic double-winning season, marking a remarkable turnaround for the Italian left-back.
Tobia Marenghi
Pink newcomers: flamingos reshape Venice's ecological story
Record numbers of the birds are colonising restored wetlands in the lagoon, marking a shift in the city's relationship with its water and wildlife.
Flamingos are arriving in the Venetian Lagoon in unprecedented numbers, drawn by ecological restoration efforts that have revived damaged wetlands and created new habitat.
Eleonora Vanzetti
Cruise ship christening marks Venice's contested role as a global port
The naming of Viking Mira in the lagoon reflects the city's economic dependence on tourism even as international scrutiny of mass tourism intensifies.
A luxury cruise ship was formally named in Venice this week, underscoring the city's continued reliance on tourism revenue while the debate over the environmental and social costs of mass visitation grows more urgent.
Eleonora Vanzetti
Three Italian men reach French Open quarterfinals without Sinner
Berrettini, Arnaldi and Cobolli advance despite top seed's shock second-round exit in Paris.
Italy has three men in the French Open quarterfinals for the first time, even after Jannik Sinner's unexpected defeat in the second round.
Tobia Marenghi
Italy marks 80 years of republic amid regional pride in democratic roots
Turin and Piedmont reflect on post-war transition as Rome stages military ceremonies for 1946 referendum milestone
Italy observed the 80th anniversary of its transition to democracy on June 2, with military parades and ceremonies in Rome commemorating the 1946 referendum that abolished the monarchy.
Lorenzo Ferraris
Brussels warns Italy on fuel cuts as Alpine energy debate sharpens
EU Commission criticises Rome's excise reductions; Valle d'Aosta's hydropower role in cross-border energy politics comes into focus
The EU Commission is set to criticise Italy's reduction in fuel excise duties, reopening questions about energy policy in a region where Alpine hydropower and cross-border supply are central to autonomy.
Camille Bréan
Italy marks 80 years of the Republic amid democratic reflection
Military parades and ceremonies commemorate 1946 vote; Alpine regions mark transition from monarchy
Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its 1946 vote to become a republic, with ceremonies and military parades in Rome marking eight decades of democratic governance.
Camille Bréan
Opinion
Eighty Years On, a Republic Still Explaining Itself
Italy's anniversary parade in Rome offered the world a pageant of continuity, but the foreign press has long noted that the Republic's founding bargain remains unfinished.
Editorial Board
On Fuel Duties, Brussels and Rome Talk Past Each Other Again
The EU Commission's expected rebuke of Italy's excise cuts reveals a structural tension between national crisis management and European fiscal discipline that neither side has resolved.
Editorial Board