Italy’s low birth rate deepens the demographic crisis

Italy witnesses a major decline in the number of births, deepening the demographic crisis. The country which has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites and is experiencing record hit low births since national unification more than 160 years ago....

Little Italy gets Baltimore’s first “pedestrian-activated crossing beacon”

A gaggle of VIPs assembled at an intersection in Little Italy – the mayor, a city councilman, top transportation officials, community leaders and television crews – to witness a first for Baltimore: The city’s first pedestrian-activated crossing...

Jannik Sinner's surprising five-word response as he's accused of turning back on Italy

Sinner’s decision sparked backlash, with Italian tennis legend Nicola Pietrangeli among those criticising the four-time Major winner for snubbing the Davis Cup, while local media haven’t taken kindly to his choice. But Sinner has now said: “I...

A Melbourne barista has just been crowned the winner of the World Barista Championship in Italy

Need further proof that Melbourne is the coffee capital of the world? Well, here it is: local barista Jack Simpson – who is also Head of Innovation at Axil Coffee Roasters – has taken out the prestigious 2025 World Barista Championship, which was...

'I'm not ready to leave': Extra performances added for Farren Timoteo's Made In Italy

Breadcrumb Trail Links Theatre Farren Timoteo performs in The Citadel Theatre's production of Made in Italy (2024). Made in Italy will be on Persephone Theatre's main stage March 12-23, 2025. Photo by Nanc Price /Supplied photo Article content...

More American couples are turning to Italy’s ’dolce vita’ in a quest for memorable weddings

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Author of the article: Associated Press Dario Artale And David Biller Published Aug 01, 2025 • 4 minute read People look at Chinese couple in wedding clothes posing for photos in front of St....

Italy's culture ministry developing AI security systems

Following a daring Louvre museum heist, Italy's culture ministry is fast-tracking AI security systems. The day after an audacious robbery at France's Louvre museum, Italy's culture ministry announced it is developing AI-based security systems...

An Evening of Depth and Distinction: Italy’s Black Gold Shines at il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

G.H. Harding BOSTON BLUE DEBUTS — CBS’ Blue Bloods sequel Boston Blue got off to a pretty good start; although there were so many shots establishing Boston as the show’s new domain, it was a bit unnerving. I know Boston pretty well, but my God,...

Three years after taking power in Italy, Meloni is dropping the mask

Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump at the Gaza summit, after the ceasefire agreement, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. EVAN VUCCI/AP Unlike most of her predecessors, Giorgia Meloni, who came to power on October 22, 2022, has had the skill –...

How to plan your trip to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Travel Travel International Olympic CEO Andrea Varnier shares his top tips for a true gold-medal getaway The remote town of Livigno only has one road in and out, which has helped cultivate unique cuisine and...

Italy to begin study for its first potential nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in 2026

Italy will launch feasibility studies in 2026 for the Portaerei di Nuova Generazione, a next-generation aircraft carrier concept that could become the country’s first vessel powered by a nuclear reactor, complementing the conventionally-powered...

"He speaks German, lives in Monte Carlo" - Jannik Sinner criticized by Italian journalist for not being loyal to Italy after Davis Cup withdrawal

Renowned Italian journalist Bruno Vespa has come out in criticism of Jannik Sinner after the World No. 2's withdrawal from the upcoming Davis Cup Finals. Sinner, who led Italy to the Davis Cup title in 2023 and 2024, has opted to miss this year's...

Italy's Meloni marks three years in power, embracing stability over growth

ROME - Three years after winning power, Giorgia Meloni has consolidated her position at the helm of Italian politics, defying the economic headwinds and international uncertainty that have unsettled many of her European counterparts. In a country...

Italy looking to hike tax for wealthy expats

Italy is dialing back one of Europe’s most generous tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, a move that could reshape its luxury real estate market. The country plans to raise a levy on foreign income for new residents who have flocked to Italy to...

Italy plans to restore lapsed maritime patrol capability with six-aircraft buy

Italy has outlined plans to acquire six new maritime patrol aircraft capable of performing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare (ASW/ASuW) missions. Detailed in the country’s latest multi-year military spending document, the platforms – which...

“Not in Italy or Europe”: the world's best-preserved Roman colosseum

While Rome’s Colosseum may be Italy’s most iconic monument, the best-preserved Roman amphitheater isn’t in Europe - it’s in the Tunisian city of El Jem. According to travel enthusiast @diegosworld, this awe-inspiring archaeological site in North...

Italy's births set to sink to a new record low in 2025

ROME (Reuters) -Italy is set to suffer a further drop in the number of births this year to a new historical low, aggravating the country's demographic crisis, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Tuesday. Last year recorded just 370,000 new...

Jannik Sinner’s decision to sit out Davis Cup criticised at home in Italy

Jannik Sinner’s decision not to play for host Italy in the Davis Cup Final 8 is being met with a sense of abandonment in his home country – where he was fiercely defended during his doping case earlier this year. The second-ranked Sinner, who led...

Italy: Bosch Rexroth, Petronas Lubricants partner for bio-based fluids

Bosch Rexroth and Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) have partnered in Turin, Italy, to promote sustainable fluid solutions for off-highway and agricultural vehicles. They will develop bio-based and re-refined alternatives to traditional...

Italy Birth Rate Down Again, Fertility At Historic Low

The number of births in Italy fell again last year, with the fertility rate dropping to a record low of 1.18 children per woman, the national statistics agency said Tuesday. There were 369,944 births registered in Italy in 2024, down 2.6 percent...