News from italy
The Giro d’Italia officially came to a close
July 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Giro d’Italia officially came to a close, wrapping up three grueling weeks of racing across Italy’s mountains, coastlines, and historic cities. Known as one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, the race once again delivered a mix of high-altitude...
Lombardy region is taking steps to manage surge in technology investment
July 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Northern Italy’s Lombardy region is taking decisive steps to manage a rapid surge in technology investment, introducing new regulations designed to oversee what is projected to be a €22 billion wave of data center development. The move reflects...
Italy is increasingly promoting “slow tourism”
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italy is increasingly promoting “slow tourism” as a way to encourage more sustainable and meaningful travel experiences. Rather than focusing only on crowded destinations such as Rome, Venice, or the Amalfi Coast, tourism officials are encouraging...
Italy benefits from the attention generated by the 2026 Winter Olympics
June 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italy continues to benefit from the excitement and international attention generated by the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Games showcased not only elite athletic competition but also the beauty of northern Italy’s...
Venice has confirmed that its seasonal "day-tripper" entry fee will return in 2026
May 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Venice has confirmed that its seasonal “day-tripper” entry fee will return in 2026 and expand further, extending the system used in previous years to manage overcrowding in the historic city center. The charge applies only to non-resident visitors...
The 2026 romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany" embraces Tuscany
May 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The 2026 romantic comedy “You, Me & Tuscany” embraces Tuscany not just as a backdrop, but as a central character in its story. Starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, the film follows a young aspiring chef who impulsively travels to Italy and...
The San Siro Stadium in Milan could soon take on a surprising new role
May 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan, long associated with football giants AC Milan and Inter Milan, could soon take on a surprising new role as a venue for professional tennis. Proposals to transform the 75,000-seat stadium into a temporary tennis...
Italy has bought a rare portrait by Caravaggio
April 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros (about $35 million), one of the largest state investments ever for a single artwork, the country’s Culture Ministry said Tuesday. The portrait, painted around 1598...
Italy national baseball team defeated United States
April 2026 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In one of the biggest surprises of the World Baseball Classic 2026, Italy national baseball team defeated United States national baseball team by a score of 8–6 in a dramatic group-stage game in Houston in March. Italy took control early in the...
