Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · National NewsItalian TV legend Enrica Bonaccorti dies at 76 after pancreatic cancer battle. Her legacy: Italia sera, Non è la Rai, and Modugno's iconic songs.
Politics · CultureSenate President La Russa's remark to female journalist reignites debate on sexism in Italian politics. Women journalists demand institutional change.
National News · CultureCorriere della Sera marks 150 years with AI tools and 750k digital subscribers, as press freedom rankings drop. What's next for Italian journalism?
Culture · PoliticsGino Cecchettin criticizes Carlo Conti's Sanremo joke and Italian love songs for normalizing jealousy and possession. How language fuels violence.
Sports · Culture20,000 Italian students attending Paralympics via Ministry program. €10 tickets, disability inclusion curriculum, and what this means for Italy's education system.
Sports · CultureRino Marchesi, who introduced Maradona to Serie A in 1984, passes away at 88. His legacy shaped Italian football history and Napoli's golden era.
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.
Sports · CultureAt his 84th birthday tribute, World Cup legend Dino Zoff told Italian football officials that grassroots clubs—not elite academies—build character and resilience in young players.
Culture · EconomySanremo 2026 drew 9M viewers, down from 11.8M in 2025. Despite TV decline, 11 festival songs dominate charts—what it means for RAI, tourism, and Italian music.