Tourism · CultureVenice's 2026 Biennale drew 10,000 on opening day, up 10% from 2024. Six-month run projects 800K-1M visitors. Impact on hotels, tourism, local economy.
Politics · CultureTurin's mayor endorses marriage equality ahead of EuroPride 2027. How civil unions differ from marriage and what it means for residents in Italy.
Culture · EconomyItaly mints historic gold and silver coins honoring Valentino Garavani's legacy. Limited-edition collectible releases May 11, available through IPZS.
Politics · CultureEU threatens €2M Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return. Deputy PM Salvini visits pavilion amid 20-nation boycott. Italy's coalition splits on sanctions.
Sports · TourismRome's Internazionali BNL d'Italia shatters records with 40,000+ daily tickets. Jannik Sinner and Italian tennis stars fuel unprecedented crowds and tourism boom.
Health · PoliticsPiedmont moves €116M from education & transport to cover €210M healthcare deficit. Services safe until July 2026—what the budget vote means for you.
National News · CultureMeet Italy's 2025 Alfieri della Repubblica honorees—28 teenagers rescuing lives, reducing waste, and building inclusive communities. What their stories reveal about Italy's youth.
Economy · HealthItalian Angelini Pharma acquires US Catalyst Pharmaceuticals for $4.1B, gaining rare disease drugs and direct US market access. Deal expected to close in Q3 2026.
Culture · PoliticsRussia's Venice pavilion opens May 5-8 for invited guests only, then closes. EU sanctions and geopolitical tensions reshape the 2026 Biennale experience for visitors and residents.
National News · HealthLarino prosecutors seize digital devices from ricin poisoning victims in Pietracatella, Molise. Five doctors charged. Latest developments in Italy's deadly double homicide case.
Economy · HealthParma-based Chiesi's $1.9B KalVista deal secures first oral HAE therapy, boosting Italy's pharma footprint in US rare disease market. Largest acquisition yet.
Culture · PoliticsMeloni opposes Venice Biennale's Russian pavilion but won't intervene. EU suspends €2M, inspectors sent. The row over cultural autonomy explained.