Film & Tourism: Favignana, off Sicily, is betting on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to boost visitors—while trying to avoid overtourism, with plans for a permanent exhibition tied to the production. Defense & Energy Budget: Italy’s finance minister says the country will seek extra spending—0.6% of GDP for green energy and 0.9% for defense—aimed at cutting fossil-fuel dependence and meeting NATO targets, a move likely to spark political friction ahead of elections. Heatwave Watch: Italy has issued red heat alerts for all 27 major cities, as Europe cooks and drought worsens, with warnings focused on protecting vulnerable people. Earthquake Aid: The government released €100m for repairs after a 4.7 quake hit the Naples area, displacing hundreds and leaving many homes uninhabitable. Business & Tech: NEC will sell overseas network equipment and some IT services to an Italy-led consortium; Bending Spoons opened a Madrid office; and TIM is rolling out “WiFi Priority” for new fibre customers. Food & Culture: A caprese “tomato tartare” recipe goes viral-style, and Calabria’s slow-food model is highlighted as a rural revival strategy. Sports: Juventus’ Osimhen hopes are blocked by a Napoli clause, while Italy’s derby ticket squeeze and pre-season chatter keep fans busy.