Betting on misery: The dark side of Italy's gambling passion

By Alvise Armellini PISA, Italy (Reuters) -When Luciano walked into an anti-addiction clinic in the central Italian city of Pisa, the only thing he had not lost to years of gambling were the clothes he was wearing. Everything else – family homes,...

This Alpine Ski Town Is Italy’s ‘Little Tibet’—and It Will Host Snowboarding and Freestyle Events in the 2026 Olympics

Top 5 Can’t Miss Avid skiers and snowboarders flock to Livigno, which is all but guaranteed to get great snowfall. Check into Hotel Lac Salin, a four-star hotel with the services of a five-star property, including a gourmet restaurant and a...

St. Kitts And Nevis Partners with Italy to Safeguard Lives and Livelihoods by Securing an Early Warning System for Extreme Weather and Climatic Events

United Nations, New York – Facing rising catastrophic weather and climatic events, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, with the assistance of the Government of Italy, is investing in Early Warning Systems to protect nationals from intensified...

Novak Djokovic Disputes Italian Tennis President’s Claim on ATP Finals Entry: 'Don’t Know Where He Got This Information'

The ATP Finals is around the corner, and the tennis world wants to know whether Novak Djokovic will be playing in it. Djokovic lifted the title in 2023 by defeating World No.1 Jannik Sinner, but decided not to defend it last year as his focus at...

Italian Regulators Open Inquiry on Alleged Price Fixing by DJI, Partners

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened a formal investigation into DJI Europe B.V. and its Italian importer Nital S.p.A. over suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) practices that may violate European Union competition law. The...

Leonardo and Rheinmetall: first contract to supply armoured vehicles for the Italian Army

Rome, 05/11/2025– The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract for 21 vehicles “A2CS...

Italian study tests citrus and grape supplement for glucose control

A clinical study published in Frontiers in Nutrition examined whether a food supplement containing citrus and red grape extracts, hesperidin, and chromium could support metabolic health in people with impaired fasting glucose (IFG). The six-month,...

Italy and UNESCO Support Education for Iraqi Youth

In a step towards stronger diplomatic relations, UNESCO has announced the launch of a three-year project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, aimed at expanding access to quality education for Iraqi children. The project,...

Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage on hunger strike in Italian prison – Ombudsman

Ukrainian citizen Serhiy Kuznetsov, arrested in Italy on suspicion of involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, has announced a hunger strike. This was reported by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of...

Ducati Hypermotard V2 Breaks Cover At EICMA 2025 - Complete Details Of Italy's New Middleweight Supermoto

Ducati Hypermotard V2 Breaks Cover At EICMA 2025 - Complete Details Of Italy's New Middleweight Supermoto At EICMA 2025, Ducati pulled the wraps off the all-new Hypermotard V2, celebrating 20 years since the first Hypermotard prototype was shown...

Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Goes on Hunger Strike in Italy

A Ukrainian national who has been detained in Italy in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline attack has gone on hunger strike, according to his attorney. In August, Italian police detained Ukrainian military veteran Serhii Kuznietsov in Rimini,...

Tariffs on pasta from Italy could soon soar to more than 100%

ROME - On a recent rainy morning, the titans of Italian pasta gathered near the country’s ornate government palace for what should have been a celebratory event - World Pasta Day. But gloom layered the room like a thick serving of carbonara. Prime...

Italy hits out at Russia’s ‘disturbing’ comments on Rome tower collapse

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Euroclear, LCH SA to Enable Clearing Members to Settle Italian Govt Debt Traded on MTS, BrokerTec

November 4, 2025 @ 11:44 pm By Omar Faridi Euroclear recently announced a significant enhancement to its partnership with LCH SA, which will enable clearing members to settle all Italian government debt traded on MTS and BrokerTec, and cleared via...

European Paytech Nexi Teams Up with Visa and Mastercard to Support Italian Businesses

November 5, 2025 @ 12:18 am By Omar Faridi Nexi is reportedly among the first service providers based in Italy to offer Visa’s and Mastercard’s money transfer solutions to business customers, allowing funds to be moved directly to user payment...

This Midwest Destination Has More Award-winning Cheese Than France or Italy—Here’s How to Visit Its Capital Like a Cheese Expert

Madison, Wisconsin, has a lot going for it. The downtown sits on a narrow isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona—earning it its “Lake, City, Lake” nickname—and has abundant opportunities for hiking, cultural exploration, and outdoor...

Should you ski in Austria or Italy? An Irish skier shares his verdict on the value, food, scenery and slopes

Do you prefer pastries or pasta on the piste? Here’s how Italy and Austria stack up as ski destinations from Ireland Kevin Flanagan on the slopes in Soll, Austria Today at 06:30 I’ve been skiing for 20 years, and the question I’m most often asked...

Russian Ambassador to Italy Summoned to Foreign Ministry After Zakharova’s Statement

Italian sides join West Ham in race to sign Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee

The race to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee (24) is heating up, according to a report from Franco-Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The Dutchman arrived from Bologna highly rated in the summer of 2024, but he endured a difficult...

Holy doors of the jubilee year included for pilgrimage from Diocese of Wilmington in Rome — Catholic Forum in Italy