36 million Italians are expected to take holidays in summer 2026, with a strong preference for domestic destinations due to international conflicts and rising costs. The average vacation will last around 10 days, with the sea being the most popular destination.
Areté survey shows 75% of young Italians would buy a Chinese car, valuing tech, innovation, and prices under €30k. Hybrid and electric are preferred over gasoline.
A survey reveals 75% of young Italians are willing to buy Chinese cars, attracted by technology, quality, and prices under €30k. Hybrid and electric models are preferred.
Italy's Foreign Ministry (Farnesina) stated that no Italians were involved in a mortar attack on a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon, which resulted in one peacekeeper's death and two injuries. The incident occurred in the eastern sector where no Italian nationals are stationed.
Flavio Cobolli secured his first Grand Slam semi-final appearance at the French Open, defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. This victory sets up an all-Italian semi-final and marks a significant career milestone for Cobolli.
Despite Jannik Sinner's momentary setback, Vincenzo Santopadre highlights the vitality of Italian tennis at Roland Garros, with Berrettini, Cobolli, and Arnaldi reaching the quarterfinals. Arnaldi's rapid turnaround from struggling at a Challenger event to reaching the Slam's last eight is particularly surprising.
Jonas Vingegaard has achieved a cycling Grand Slam by winning the Giro d'Italia, joining an elite group of champions. The Dane overcame life-threatening injuries from a 2024 crash to secure his fourth Grand Tour victory.
Two Italians, a 31-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, have been hospitalized in Milan with high fever and gastrointestinal issues after returning from Uganda. They are undergoing tests for the Bundibugyo virus (Bdbv) amid an ongoing epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Other family members are in home isolation.
Two Italians, Domenico Centrone and Leonarda Alberizia, are detained in Libya with other Global Sumud Flotilla activists for lacking a special security permit. A judge will decide on their expulsion soon.
Contact has been lost with 10 individuals from the Global Sumud Convoy, a humanitarian caravan heading to Gaza via Egypt, after they crossed into eastern Libya. Among the missing are two Italians, Domenico Centrone and Dina Alberizia. Efforts are underway to establish contact and ensure their safety.
Contact has been lost with a humanitarian convoy heading to Gaza, which includes two Italians, Domenico Centrone and Dina Alberizia. The group was in Libya near the Sirte border when communication ceased.
Two Italians are among approximately ten activists who have lost contact with authorities in Libya, near Sirte. The group, part of the Land Convoy, was invited to negotiate and may have been arrested. Italy's Farnesina crisis unit is verifying the situation.
Two Italians are among a group of about ten activists who have lost contact with "Haftar-controlled territory" in Sirte, Libya. The activists, part of the "Flotilla" initiative, were reportedly invited to negotiate the restart of a "Land Convoy" and may have been arrested. Italy's foreign ministry is verifying the situation.
Fredrik Dversnes won the 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia from a breakaway. The final lap in Milan was neutralized due to rider complaints about dangerous race conditions, with Jonas Vingegaard retaining the overall lead.
Four Italian divers, including researchers studying climate change, were found dead in a deep cave in the Maldives. A rescuer questioned their equipment, suggesting a "tragic human error" may be the cause of the accident.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has urged his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar to ensure the swift release and departure of Italian citizens, including a parliamentarian and a journalist, detained at the port of Ashdod. Consular officials are providing assistance.
27 Italian activists aboard the Gaza Flotilla have been detained and their boats are expected at Ashdod port. Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has requested an urgent verification of the force used by Israeli authorities, who activists claim used rubber bullets.
27 Italian activists on the Gaza Flotilla are detained and their boats are heading to Ashdod port. Italy's Foreign Minister Tajani is urgently investigating reports of Israeli authorities using rubber bullets against the flotilla.
Nine Italians were intercepted during an IDF operation targeting a humanitarian flotilla for Gaza. A total of 35 Italians were present on 21 boats involved in the initiative.
A Finnish dive team from Dan Europe has arrived in the Maldives to join the search for four missing Italian divers in the Vaavu Atoll. Operations are being coordinated with the Maldivian Coast Guard after a previous search was suspended due to the death of a local diver.
Five Italian scuba divers, including a university team, died in a cave diving accident at 50-60 metres depth in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, amid rough weather.
Five Italian scuba divers, including a university professor, her daughter, and two researchers, died in a cave diving accident at 50-60 metres depth in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, amid rough weather.
Russian and Belarusian athletes are competing at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Verona, with Russia winning its first medals since 2014. Their return follows an appeal against the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, which had continued to bar athletes despite the IPC's reinstatement.
