Sports · CultureRome's Foro Italico Gets €60M Retractable Roof by 2028
€60M retractable roof transforms Rome's Foro Italico by 2028. Climate-controlled Central Court seats 12,400, hosts 150 events yearly, positioning Rome for elite tennis status.
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Politics · CultureRAI Under Fire: Broadcaster Apologizes After Controversial Remarks Trivializing Sexual Violence
RAI's Porta a Porta apologizes May 19 after journalist trivializes rape on air. Internal review launched. What this controversy reveals about Italian public broadcasting standards.
Sports · CultureItaly Rugby's November Showdown: South Africa, Argentina, and Fiji Head to Torino, Genova, and Udine
Italy hosts South Africa, Argentina, and Fiji in Nations Championship November matches across Torino, Genova, and Udine stadiums. Ticket details coming soon.
Culture · PoliticsPope Leo XIV's 2026 France Visit: What It Means for Italian Catholics and Pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV visits France Sept 25-28, 2026, touring UNESCO Paris & Lourdes shrine. First full papal state visit since 2008. Essential info for pilgrims.
Culture · TourismCollect 800 Years of Saint Francis: Italy's New Jubilee Coins Worth More Than Currency
Discover Italy's historic tri-state coin collection honoring Saint Francis's 800th anniversary. Affordable copper coins, October 4 holiday, and pilgrimage insights for 2026.
Sports · CultureDarderi's Historic Rome Run Ends in Semifinal Loss to Ruud
Luciano Darderi's first Masters 1000 semifinal ends with 6-1, 6-1 loss to Casper Ruud at Rome's Foro Italico. The Italian cites exhaustion from late finishes.
National News · CulturePope Leone XIV Honors John Paul II at 45-Year Assassination Anniversary in Rome
Pope Leone XIV kneels at St. Peter's Square memorial marking 45 years since John Paul II's 1981 assassination attempt. A moment of prayer and peace.
Economy · CultureItalian Coppa di Parma Exports Soar 30% as Pre-Sliced Format Transforms Supermarket Shelves
Discover how Italian Coppa di Parma IGP hit €78M revenue with pre-sliced products soaring 26%. Learn what this means for food lovers in Italy and abroad.
Culture · TechHow Ivrea Is Reviving Italy's Lost Industrial Soul Through Humanistic Tech Innovation
Ex Machina launches June 2026 in Ivrea's UNESCO site, reviving Olivetti's humanistic tech model with workshops, new visitor center, and €20M PNRR funding.