Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · PoliticsEU threatens to revoke €2M Venice Biennale funding over reopened Russian pavilion. Italy's culture ministry calls it 'economic blackmail.' EACEA decision due soon.
Politics · CulturePope Leo XIV visits Rimini Aug 22, 2026 for Meeting for Friendship. Key speakers, policy talks, security info & what it means for Italy residents.
CultureMichele Mari vince il Premio Strega 2026 con 'I convitati di pietra'. Il romanzo su ex compagni milanesi dominerà le librerie italiane quest'estate.
Sports · CulturePresident Mattarella attends Italy's EuroVolley 2025 opening match in Naples Sept 10. World champion Azzurri face Sweden as tournament begins across 4 cities.
Sports · CultureRome's Celebrity Games 2026 runs July 6-19 at Colle Oppio with free basketball tournaments, adaptive sports, celebrity Roma vs Milano match, and family activities.
Culture · SportsMax Pezzali turned his July 5 Bari concert into a moving tribute to striker Igor Protti, who died 16 days earlier. Thousands chanted his name at San Nicola.
Sports · CultureMonza's Sept 2026 F1 race sells out Sunday tickets. Major renovations close track until July 2027, with Sprint format arriving in 2027. Weekend passes still available.
Culture · TourismItaly's historic tall ship docks in New York for America250 celebrations. Free public access at Pier 86. Learn visiting hours, registration details, and what this means for Italian residents abroad.
Sports · CultureKimi Antonelli secures historic Silverstone pole—first for Italian since 1956. Mercedes leads F1 2026, but Ferrari's Hamilton/Leclerc duo threatens Sunday upset.