Melting Ice Reshapes Border Between Italy and SwitzerlandClimate change is doing more than just melting glaciers in the Alps—it’s actually shifting the border between Italy and Switzerland!
Mafia-Themed Souvenirs Banned in Sicilian City: Here's WhyAgrigento, Sicily, has banned Mafia-themed souvenirs to improve its image as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025.
Heads Up Travelers: Mont Blanc Tunnel Shuts Down for Major OverhaulThe Mont Blanc Tunnel will close from September 2 to December 15 for a 15-week reconstruction of a 600-meter section.
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Charge for Wishes: New Admission Fees AnnouncedItaly is considering implementing a reservation system and charging admission fees for the popular tourist spot, the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
560 Years of Chimes Now Stopped—See How Tourists' Complaints Made It HappenPienza, Italy will silence its bell tower at night due to tourist complaints, despite local protests about losing cultural heritage.
'British Bill Gates' Mike Lynch Missing After Luxury Yacht Sinks in StormA luxurious yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy, leaving Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah among the missing.
Italy’s Iconic ‘Path of Love’ Reopens After Massive $25 Million MakeoverItaly's Cinque Terre will reopen the Path of Love next month after a $25 million restoration to prevent rockfalls.
Which Country Paying the Most for Olympic Gold Medalists: Serbia in 3rd place, Israel in 2nd, and the 1st Place Goes to...Hong Kong has claimed the top spot for offering the highest prize money to gold medalists at the Paris Olympics.
Armani and Dior Under Investigation for Worker Exploitation in ItalyThe Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has investigated allegations that Armani and Christian Dior exploited workers.
From $5 to $11: Venice Increases Entrance Fees to Battle Tourist InvasionVenice became the first in the world to experience an increased volume of visitors, albeit with the introduction of an entrance fee.
Justin Bieber Rocks $10 Million Performance at Indian Billionaire's Wedding!Popstar Justin Bieber attended the pre-wedding party of Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant in Mumbai.
Venezuela's Secret Past: Archaeologists Uncover 4,000-Year-Old MysteriesAn archaeological research team found 20 ancient rock art sites dating back thousands of years in Canaima National Park in the southeast.
Red Alert in Rome: Spanish Steps Vandalized in Powerful ProtestThe protest group's activists left handprints and painted the steps crimson, signifying blood, while on-looking tourists walked by.
China's Remote Robotic Arm Surgery Success: Doctor Operates From 8,000 km AwayChina had successfully performed the first remote robotic prostate surgery which was done remotely in Rome, Italy.
Takeout Ban Shuts Down Late-Night Buzz in MilanThe northern Italian city of Milan has imposed a complete ban on takeout food and beverages near Porta Venezia.
Plague, Psychiatric Wards, and Phantoms: The Untold Story of PovegliaPoveglia Island in Italy is currently off-limits to the public and known as the Island of Ghosts. British newspaper The Mirror has reported on Poveglia Island in Italy, known as the Island of Ghosts. Poveglia Island is located in the north of Italy, about 3.1 miles south of the famous tourist destination, Venice. Its beautiful […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign VisitorsThe city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Chinese State Media Mocks South Korea's Absence from G7 SummitYoon Suk Yeol(right), the President of South Korea, is seen in a summit meeting with President Joe Biden (left) of the United States and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the Grand Prince Hotel, the venue for the G7 summit in Hiroshima, on May 21 last year. ⓒ Newsis Chinese state-run media outlets relentlessly […]
Italy to Invest $1.1 Billion in AI Over the Next Five YearsItaly is moving towards becoming an economic powerhouse through investments in AI and cybersecurity. On the 8th (local time), Italy’s state-run lending institution announced that the venture capital division of the Italian Cassa Depositors’ Association (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, CDP) would invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in AI and cybersecurity over the next five […]
Italy Slams TikTok with $10.8 Million Fine Over Minor Safety BreachPhoto=AFP Yonhap News Italian authorities have fined TikTok, the Chinese short-form video platform, 10 million euros (approximately $10.8 million) for failing to protect minors from harmful content. Meanwhile, in the United States Congress, passing a “bill that could ban TikTok,” justified on the grounds of national security, is gaining momentum, intensifying the Western restriction on […]
Melting Ice Reshapes Border Between Italy and Switzerland Climate change is doing more than just melting glaciers in the Alps—it’s actually shifting the border between Italy and Switzerland!
Mafia-Themed Souvenirs Banned in Sicilian City: Here's Why Agrigento, Sicily, has banned Mafia-themed souvenirs to improve its image as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025.
Heads Up Travelers: Mont Blanc Tunnel Shuts Down for Major Overhaul The Mont Blanc Tunnel will close from September 2 to December 15 for a 15-week reconstruction of a 600-meter section.
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Charge for Wishes: New Admission Fees Announced Italy is considering implementing a reservation system and charging admission fees for the popular tourist spot, the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
560 Years of Chimes Now Stopped—See How Tourists' Complaints Made It Happen Pienza, Italy will silence its bell tower at night due to tourist complaints, despite local protests about losing cultural heritage.
'British Bill Gates' Mike Lynch Missing After Luxury Yacht Sinks in Storm A luxurious yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy, leaving Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah among the missing.
Italy’s Iconic ‘Path of Love’ Reopens After Massive $25 Million Makeover Italy's Cinque Terre will reopen the Path of Love next month after a $25 million restoration to prevent rockfalls.
Which Country Paying the Most for Olympic Gold Medalists: Serbia in 3rd place, Israel in 2nd, and the 1st Place Goes to... Hong Kong has claimed the top spot for offering the highest prize money to gold medalists at the Paris Olympics.
Armani and Dior Under Investigation for Worker Exploitation in Italy The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has investigated allegations that Armani and Christian Dior exploited workers.
From $5 to $11: Venice Increases Entrance Fees to Battle Tourist Invasion Venice became the first in the world to experience an increased volume of visitors, albeit with the introduction of an entrance fee.
Justin Bieber Rocks $10 Million Performance at Indian Billionaire's Wedding! Popstar Justin Bieber attended the pre-wedding party of Anant Ambani and his fiancée Radhika Merchant in Mumbai.
Venezuela's Secret Past: Archaeologists Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Mysteries An archaeological research team found 20 ancient rock art sites dating back thousands of years in Canaima National Park in the southeast.
Red Alert in Rome: Spanish Steps Vandalized in Powerful Protest The protest group's activists left handprints and painted the steps crimson, signifying blood, while on-looking tourists walked by.
China's Remote Robotic Arm Surgery Success: Doctor Operates From 8,000 km Away China had successfully performed the first remote robotic prostate surgery which was done remotely in Rome, Italy.
Takeout Ban Shuts Down Late-Night Buzz in Milan The northern Italian city of Milan has imposed a complete ban on takeout food and beverages near Porta Venezia.
Plague, Psychiatric Wards, and Phantoms: The Untold Story of Poveglia Poveglia Island in Italy is currently off-limits to the public and known as the Island of Ghosts. British newspaper The Mirror has reported on Poveglia Island in Italy, known as the Island of Ghosts. Poveglia Island is located in the north of Italy, about 3.1 miles south of the famous tourist destination, Venice. Its beautiful […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors The city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Chinese State Media Mocks South Korea's Absence from G7 Summit Yoon Suk Yeol(right), the President of South Korea, is seen in a summit meeting with President Joe Biden (left) of the United States and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the Grand Prince Hotel, the venue for the G7 summit in Hiroshima, on May 21 last year. ⓒ Newsis Chinese state-run media outlets relentlessly […]
Italy to Invest $1.1 Billion in AI Over the Next Five Years Italy is moving towards becoming an economic powerhouse through investments in AI and cybersecurity. On the 8th (local time), Italy’s state-run lending institution announced that the venture capital division of the Italian Cassa Depositors’ Association (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, CDP) would invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in AI and cybersecurity over the next five […]
Italy Slams TikTok with $10.8 Million Fine Over Minor Safety Breach Photo=AFP Yonhap News Italian authorities have fined TikTok, the Chinese short-form video platform, 10 million euros (approximately $10.8 million) for failing to protect minors from harmful content. Meanwhile, in the United States Congress, passing a “bill that could ban TikTok,” justified on the grounds of national security, is gaining momentum, intensifying the Western restriction on […]
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