Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone explains the Alliance’s new “Theory of Victory”: “It is not a provocation against Moscow. It is designed to deter attacks”

At 27, Alice Cerutti left city life behind for the countryside. Today, her Cascina Oschiena is one of just five farms growing the rare Arborio Classico—and she has surrendered a third of her land back to nature, creating a protected habitat.

From Sardinia to the Po Delta, production of these shellfish has more than doubled in three years. And the old rule about avoiding them in months without an ‘r’ no longer applies

Created at the behest of John Paul II, the secluded ward at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital has its own security, private chapel and dedicated lifts. Now it is set to welcome Pope Leo XIV

The €5 million raid on Marchesi Antinori is only the latest in a long string of thefts

There was a time when disclosing news about a Pope’s medical condition was thought to erode the sacred dignity of his office. John Paul II changed everything

For Italians, Columbus is a navigator from a history textbook. For earlier generations of Italian Americans, he was a champion who defended their cause. The celebration is not about a controversial mariner, but about a community

In his new book, the Italian writer tells the stories of women and men who fought for democracy. In conversation with Corrado Augias, he reflects on war and pacifism, politics and literature. They agree on almost everything — except Alessandro Manzoni.

Green homes will replace Naples’ decaying housing blocks, made notorious by Roberto Saviano’s portrayal of the Camorra

Protesters march in Milan as part of a nationwide campaign organised by a network of around 30 local groups opposing the unchecked expansion of digital infrastructure

In a country where 70% of households own their homes, finding somewhere affordable to rent is increasingly difficult. Rents have risen 4.4% in a year, eating up almost half of many people’s wages. Students are among those hardest hit

Homes here cost more than anywhere else in Italy, while public housing is run-down and has often never been renovated. Many can no longer afford the rent, and evictions are at record levels

The Argentine pontiff had predicted it: “My job was to break things open, and I did. Whoever comes after me will have to stitch them back together.” And so the Chicago-born Pope’s spoils system is proceeding at a measured pace

The daughter of the Russian journalist murdered 20 years ago: “I can’t feel safe even in EU”

Cars will be removed, improving visitors’ access to the site. Ancient squares, such as Trajan’s Forum, will once again be accessible on foot

Italy’s military aid to Ukraine has been shrouded in secrecy since 2022, when Mario Draghi’s government imposed a strict veil of silence that Giorgia Meloni has maintained. Official statements focus on humanitarian assistance, but behind the scenes, contribution goes much further

The Italian prime minister has turned to the European Union Intellectual Property Office to protect herself against deepfakes and AI misuse

The US ambassador in Rome, a possible face-to-face meeting in Miami and the NIAF gala: what lies behind the White House’s overture

Falling visitor numbers in San Giovanni Rotondo, Puglia, have triggered a bitter dispute with workers. Vacant positions have already been filled by nuns. Unions warn of a “dangerous precedent”

New figures from National statistics agency reveal a mobile community spread across Europe, the Americas and the rest of the world. They show why simply calling these people “emigrants” no longer tells the whole story