Culture · PoliticsEurovision Formalizes War-Zone Hosting Ban, Raises Minimum Age to 18
EBU formally bans nations in armed conflict from hosting Eurovision starting 2027. New rules raise artist age to 18, tighten vocal performance standards.
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CultureItalian Cinema's New Direction: Film Restoration Expert Takes Over the David Awards
Gian Luca Farinelli, Cineteca di Bologna director and film restoration expert, named artistic director of Italy's David di Donatello Awards. SIAE joins as founding member.
Sports · CultureWhy Rome Remembers Totti: A Life Defined by Loyalty and 307 Goals
Francesco Totti turns 50 this September. Discover how AS Roma's one-club captain became a global icon through 25 seasons, 307 goals, and unwavering loyalty to Rome.
CultureFrancesco Guccini: Italy's Poet-Musician Leaves Behind Five Decades of Cultural Legacy
Francesco Guccini, 86, the poet-musician whose lyrics shaped Italian culture and are taught in schools, has died. His final novel releases September 2026.
Economy · CultureItaly's Artisan Gelato Gets Legal Protection: What This Means for Gelato Lovers
Italy's Senate backs official "gelato di tradizione italiana" label to protect artisan producers from industrial imitations. Here's how it affects consumers and small businesses.
Culture · TourismAssisi Opens World's First Interfaith Museum for Religious Dialogue and Peace
Assisi inaugurates the world's first museum dedicated to interfaith dialogue. Opening through January 2028 with prayer spaces and peace-building programs.
Culture · PoliticsPope Leo XIV Returns to His South American Past: A Historic 12-Day Journey Reshapes Vatican Priorities
Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru where he served as bishop, visits Argentina for first time since 1987, in historic 12-day November tour across Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
Sports · CultureFlorence's Greatest Reconciliation: Fiorentina Retires Antognoni's Number 10 for Centenary
Fiorentina retires Antognoni's No. 10 for 2026-27 centenary season, hoping to end five-year rift with club legend who shaped Viola identity.
Economy · CultureFerragamo Returns to Profit as Direct-to-Consumer Sales Surge in 2026
Salvatore Ferragamo posts €1.5M profit for first half 2026 after previous losses. DTC sales jump 6.1% while wholesale retreats 11%. What this means for Italy's luxury.