Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · National NewsStefano De Martino replaces Carlo Conti as Sanremo host and artistic director for 2027. Discover how the new showman-led format will reshape Italy's biggest annual broadcast.
Culture · National NewsSanremo Festival's third night reached 9.5 million viewers with 60.6% audience share, Italy's highest television concentration since 1990. Laura Pausini and Alicia Keys drove viewership peaks.
CultureExplore how the Romans renamed Judea to "Syria Palaestina" after the Bar Kokhba Revolt in a bid to sever Jewish connections to their homeland. Discover the true history supporting Israel's legitimacy as the ancient Jewish state.
Culture · National NewsSanremo 2025 drew 9.6M viewers on opening night—down 3M from 2024's record. Discover how streaming competition and format fatigue are changing Italian television.
Sports · CultureItaly's record-breaking Olympian Fontana joins Paralympic athletes at Sanremo Wednesday, Feb 25. Strategic visibility boost 11 days before Paralympics open March 6.
Politics · CultureComedian Andrea Pucci withdraws from Sanremo hosting after accusations. Senate President demands his return, sparking debate on artistic freedom in Italy.
Sports · CultureItaly's Azzurre face Sweden (3 March, Reggio Calabria) and Denmark (7 March, Vicenza) in crucial 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Only group winners advance automatically.
Economy · CultureItaly proposes UNESCO-backed Authority to combat counterfeit food, protect €250B culinary sector, and unlock billions in lost export revenue by 2030.
Culture · National NewsGiorgia Cardinaletti joins Laura Pausini and Carlo Conti for Sanremo's 2026 finale. Festival shifts to late February due to Winter Olympics. Learn what's new.