The President paid tribute at the Altar of the Fatherland: “On June 2, 1946, women and men decided to leave behind the ruins of war.”

For the first time in the Open Era, Italy has placed three men in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, underlining the remarkable depth and strength of the country’s tennis movement.

The 2026 CWUR report shows a broad decline in Italian universities, with over 79% losing positions amid concerns over underfunding and weakening research performance.

Italian prosecutors investigate claims that migrant workers were paid around €2 per hour on the redevelopment project, with a manager detained amid accusations of labor exploitation.

Sports Minister Abodi criticizes the national system after Italy’s World Cup absence, stressing structural and cultural issues while cautiously opening discussion about Pep Guardiola as a possible option for the national team.

The internet-born horror phenomenon Backrooms debuted at No. 1 in Italy, mirroring its strong performance in the United States and confirming the growing appeal of online-inspired stories on the big screen.

The François Tomb of Vulci, one of the most important works of ancient Etruscan painting, becomes state property after a landmark cultural heritage purchase.

The Pontifical Gregorian University introduces a new academic division exploring African theology, philosophy, and interreligious studies in collaboration with Jesuit institutions across Africa.

Italy’s historic training ship begins a diplomatic mission across the United States and Canada to promote cultural exchange ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

A new commemorative issue from Poste Italiane celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Republic and the historic vote that transformed Italian democracy in 1946.

Artists from 25 countries gather at the Fridman Gallery for a cultural dialogue that places Italian creativity at the heart of an international vision of unity, beauty, and shared humanity.

A team led by the University of Florence has produced the first reconstruction of the brain anatomy of a saber-toothed cat that lived in Europe two million years ago, offering new insights into its behavior and ecological adaptability.

June 2026 will bring major global artists across Italy, including Metallica, Lenny Kravitz, Lewis Capaldi, Linkin Park, and Maroon 5, in one of the busiest concert seasons in recent years.

The actress and former beauty queen, known for her roles in 1970s Italian cinema, has died at the age of 75 after a long illness.