A secret lecture series on the Antichrist by tech billionaire Peter Thiel sparks controversy among Catholic institutions and Italian politicians. Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, has ...

Azzurri maintain perfect record and advance to WBC quarter finals after thriller against Mexico. Italy has secured a historic place in the World Baseball Classic knockout stages of the tournament ...

A referendum that puts trust in Italy’s justice system at the centre of the debate. Italy will soon vote on a constitutional reform of the judiciary, yet if you ask most voters what the referendum is ...

Italy to vote on judiciary reform as Meloni government aims to reshape the legal system amid opposition from magistrates and the centre-left. Italy will hold an important referendum aimed at ...

Summer opera season to be held under the stars at the Circus Maximus from 29 June until 31 July. Rome's summer opera festival will move from its traditional venue at the Baths of Caracalla to the ...

Italian culture ministry announces acquisition of landmark venue following devastating fire. The Italian state has moved to safeguard the future of one of Naples’ most cherished cultural landmarks, ...

Caravaggio painting to join Palazzo Barberini collection in Rome. The Italian state has purchased a rare portrait by Italian Baroque genius Caravaggio for €30 million, Italy's culture minister ...

Mayor hails new Urbos fleet as milestone for city's public transport network. Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Friday unveiled the first of 121 brand-new trams as part of a major overhaul of the city's ...

Historian claims sculpture is the work of the Renaissance master. A marble bust of Christ the Saviour in a Rome church has been reattributed to Michelangelo Buonarroti. The announcement on Wednesday ...

The juvenile court of L'Aquila has issued a ruling that separates Catherine Birmingham from her three children and splits the siblings between different facilities, sending shockwaves through a case ...

From Parma to Monaco, the 26-year-old designer is blending high jewelry tradition with the global influence of hip-hop culture. Alessandro Bernini made a name for himself in the music industry at just ...

A quick guide to Saint Patrick's Day events in Italy in 2026. St Patrick's Day, the annual celebration in honour of Ireland's patron saint, is marked in many countries around the world each year, ...