Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · Tourism2,500 youth gather in Assisi Aug 3-6, 2026 with Pope Leo XIV for workshops on ecology & justice. Info on road closures & restored Oct 4 holiday.
Tourism · Economy · CultureConcert tourism brings €4.3B to Italy with 11M overnight stays, creating hospitality opportunities but also price spikes and infrastructure strain for residents.
Culture · Digital LifestyleDiscover why Donato Carrisi's crime thrillers dominated Italian audiobook charts from 2016-2025. Explore audiobook trends reshaping Italy's reading habits.
National News · CultureTwo centenarian WWII survivors receive Italy's Medal of Honor in Verona ceremony for refusing Nazi collaboration after 1943 armistice. Part of 650,000 deportees.
Culture · TourismItalian ballet icon Roberto Bolle becomes first Italian dancer honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2027. A historic recognition for Italy's performing arts legacy.
Culture · National NewsCarlo Verdone's cult classic 'Compagni di Scuola' returns July 26 on Rete 4 in pristine HD restoration. Watch at 21:30—a masterpiece about aging, ambition, and Italian life.
Culture · EconomyItaly's culture sector generates €115.8B yearly, employing 621K people. Learn how this economic powerhouse impacts jobs, regional spending & your opportunities.
Culture · PoliticsEU cuts €2M from Venice Biennale cinema programs over Russian pavilion reopening. Italy's cultural icon launches legal fight—festival programming unaffected.
Sports · CultureDiscover how Osvaldo Bagnoli transformed Hellas Verona into 1985 Serie A champions—Italy's greatest underdog story and a lasting football legacy.