Italy

September 13, 2026

Emma Bonino Dies at 78: Italy’s Abortion-Rights Fighter Leaves a Five-Decade Political Record

Emma Bonino, the Italian politician who helped turn abortion and divorce rights into national political battles, has died at 78. Her party, More Europe, said Italy had lost one of its most

Mount Etna volcanic eruption seen from the International Space Station, showing ash plume reaching 7,300 meters

Aviation·Disaster·Europe

Mount Etna Eruption Grounds Catania Airport, Disrupts 700+ Flights

Europe’s most active volcano Mount Etna erupted on August 8, 2026, opening a new eruptive phase from its Southeast Crater that sent volcanic ash to an altitude of 7,300 meters. The eruption triggered the most severe aviation disruption at Catania-Fontanarossa

August 17, 2026

$90M Heist: Four Antonello da Messina Masterpieces Stolen From Sicily Museum During Assumption Day Crowds

Crime·Culture·History

On Saturday evening, August 15, 2026, thieves struck Museo Regionale di Messina (MuMe) in Sicily during the city’s annual Assumption Day celebrations, stealing four

Italy’s Supreme Court Reverses Citizenship Crackdown, Reopening Doors for Diaspora

Europe·World

Italy’s highest court has reversed a restrictive 2024 citizenship ruling that had cut off thousands of descendants of Italian emigrants from claiming Italian nationality

Aerial view of solar panels installed on the roof of a suburban house with neighboring homes visible

Climate·Europe·News

Italy’s 10-Year Delay in Clean Energy Rollout Threatens 2030 Climate Goals Despite 41% Renewable Progress

Italy is now ten years behind schedule in its clean energy rollout, putting the country’s climate promises at risk. A fresh study reveals that Italy will likely miss its 2030 targets agreed

Rahul Somvanshi

September 8, 2025

Person with closed eyes wearing headphones, with a green apple positioned at one ear and strawberries at the other ear, against a purple-blue background.

Europe·News·Science

Italy’s Food Sound Exhibition Proves We Eat With Our Ears, Altering Freshness Perception

A new exhibition in northern Italy is changing how we think about food by exploring an often overlooked sense: hearing. The “Food Sound” exhibition at MUSE science museum in Trento examines how

Tejal Somvanshi

September 7, 2025

Mount Etna Erupting. Photo Source- Jamie Boone (X)

Disaster·Europe

Mount Etna’s 14th Eruption Sends Ash 21,000 Feet High, Triggers Tourist Evacuations

Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna, erupted Monday morning, sending a massive cloud of ash and gas more than 4 miles into the sky above Sicily. The June 2, 2025 eruption began

Govind Tekale

June 2, 2025

News·Travel·USA

Italy Travel Warning 2025: U.S. Flags Terror Threats Near Tourist Spots Ahead of 65M Visitor Surge

American tourists planning trips to Italy face a heightened alert from the U.S. government. The State Department warns visitors to be more careful due to possible terrorist threats. On May 23, officials

Karmactive Staff

May 30, 2025

Donald Trump, Jr. Photo Source: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)

News·Wildlife

Donald Trump Jr. Accused of Killing Protected Duck in Italy

A recent hunting expedition by Donald Trump Jr. in Venice’s protected lagoon has triggered significant environmental concerns and potential legal consequences after allegations emerged of killing a protected bird species. The incident,

Govind Tekale

February 13, 2025

Archaeology·Europe·News

Pompeii DNA Analysis Challenges Long-Held Beliefs: Surprising Family Ties, Gender Roles, and Immigrant Ancestry in Ancient Rome

There is always curiosity about disasters. Floods, famines and earthquakes cause a lot of misery among the survivors. Volcanoes are another natural phenomenon which attracts the attention of scholars. Researchers from the

Govind Tekale

November 12, 2024

Business·Climate·Europe·News

Italy and Czech Republic Push to Modify EU CO2 Cap of 94g/km, Aiming to Shield Automotive Jobs from €95 Fines per Excess Gram

CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines (ICE) remain at the center of EU industrial policy debates as Italy and the Czech Republic propose modifications to Regulation (EU) 2019/631. Their push comes as

Sunita Somvanshi

November 10, 2024

Looking back to Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy. Photo Source: Glen MacLarty (CC-BY-2.0)

Travel

Amalfi Coast in October Lower Crowds and Easier Bookings Make It the Best Month to Visit

Sun-drenched cliffs, azure waters, and charming villages – the Amalfi Coast is a postcard-perfect destination that has captivated travellers for generations. This 31-mile stretch along Italy’s southern coast is a UNESCO World

Tejal Somvanshi

September 23, 2024

Energy·Europe

European Power Prices Below €65/MWh, But Italy and Iberia Buck the Trend – Find Out Which Markets Hit the Extremes!

In the fourth week of August, prices in most European electricity markets went down compared to the previous week. The MIBEL markets in Spain and Portugal saw increases of 0.7% and 1.0%,

Sunita Somvanshi

September 2, 2024

Europe·Mobility

Italian Excellence Meets Electrification: Aehra Stunning EV Sedan and SUV to Deliver 497 Mile Range

Italian electric vehicle startup Aehra has unveiled its new sedan, which is set to enter production in 2026 along with the company’s previously revealed SUV. Both models are built on the same

Rahul Somvanshi

June 23, 2023

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