Tracking culture for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Culture · National NewsSanremo Festival's third night reached 9.5 million viewers with 60.6% audience share, Italy's highest television concentration since 1990. Laura Pausini and Alicia Keys drove viewership peaks.
Politics · CultureComedian Andrea Pucci withdraws from Sanremo hosting after accusations. Senate President demands his return, sparking debate on artistic freedom in Italy.
Sports · CultureItaly's Azzurre face Sweden (3 March, Reggio Calabria) and Denmark (7 March, Vicenza) in crucial 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Only group winners advance automatically.
Economy · CultureItaly proposes UNESCO-backed Authority to combat counterfeit food, protect €250B culinary sector, and unlock billions in lost export revenue by 2030.
Culture · National NewsGiorgia Cardinaletti joins Laura Pausini and Carlo Conti for Sanremo's 2026 finale. Festival shifts to late February due to Winter Olympics. Learn what's new.
Culture · EconomyTwenty newly authenticated Michelangelo works could add €500M to Italy’s art assets, boost museum tourism and trigger export bans—learn what it means.
Sports · CultureBenedetta Porcaroli narrates the Milano Cortina 2026 closing at Verona’s Arena. Learn about ticket windows, late-night trains, volunteer jobs and the €80 M local boost.
Sports · CultureMilano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics wrap up in Verona’s 2,000-year-old Arena. Check ticket prices, road & train closures and the €10 green fee locals should know.
National News · CultureItaly’s new UCEI president Livia Ottolenghi will revamp Jewish schools, boost heritage tourism and launch anti-hate programmes across 21 communities by 2026.