All articles tagged with #italy
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
Italy has revived ancient monastic trails through Lazio and Abruzzo, offering a new pilgrimage route that combines spiritual exploration with hiking, aimed at reducing overtourism and highlighting lesser-known religious sites linked to Benedictine monasticism and early Christian history.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
AI technology, including drone imagery analysis, was successfully used to locate the body of missing mountaineer Nicola Ivaldo on Monviso mountain in Italy, demonstrating the potential of AI to enhance search and rescue operations in challenging terrains, although it still faces limitations and ethical considerations.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Spaceflight Now
SpaceX launched the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 satellite for Italy on January 2, 2026, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, marking the first Falcon launch in 16 days after previous delays. The satellite, designed for dual civilian and military Earth observation, will operate in a Sun-synchronous orbit and utilize synthetic aperture radar to capture images through clouds and darkness, enhancing Italy's defense and research capabilities.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Guardian
The US has reduced proposed tariffs on Italian pasta from as high as 92% to between 2% and 14%, following Italy's cooperation, though final decisions are pending. This move alleviates potential cost increases for consumers and reflects ongoing US-Italy trade negotiations, amid broader trade tensions.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Euronews.com
The article highlights upcoming vintage luxury train routes launching in 2026, including a Spanish route on the restored Al Andalus train from Seville to Madrid, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Paris to the Amalfi Coast with cultural experiences, and the revival of the historic L’Orient Express with restored art deco cabins, offering travelers immersive and opulent rail journeys across Europe.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Financial Times
The US has retreated from its previous tariffs on pasta, prompting Italy to comment on the development, highlighting ongoing trade and diplomatic negotiations.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by CNBC
Italy announced that the US has significantly reduced proposed tariffs on Italian pasta companies after a review, with tariffs for La Molisana and Garofalo notably lowered, reflecting a recognition of cooperation. The original threat of high tariffs was an embarrassment for Italy, which exports over 4 billion euros worth of pasta annually, with the US market being a significant part.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
A cable car accident in northwest Italy left four injured and about 100 people stranded on a mountaintop for several hours before being evacuated by helicopter. The incident was caused by the cable car arriving at excessive speed and impacting station structures, with no serious injuries reported. This event occurs during peak ski season, amid a history of similar cable car accidents in Italy.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by ABC News
Italy's Parliament approved the 2026 budget, which includes deficit reduction measures aimed at lowering the deficit to 2.8% of GDP, in line with EU requirements, despite criticism from opposition parties about austerity and its impact on low-income groups.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Financial Times
Italy has approved its 2026 budget after internal disagreements within Prime Minister Meloni's coalition, highlighting political tensions in the country.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian mayors, emphasizing the need to combat social problems like gambling, which he said has ruined many families, and to promote genuine human relationships to foster community and address issues like loneliness and social isolation.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by ynetnews
Italian authorities arrested Hamas operatives, including prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mohammed Hannon, for allegedly raising millions of euros under the guise of humanitarian aid, with Hannon's extremist past and ties to Hamas coming to light amid political tensions and international cooperation with Israel.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by CNBC
Amazon has decided to halt its plans for drone delivery in Italy due to regulatory challenges and broader business considerations, despite making progress with aerospace regulators and testing initial drone deliveries in the country.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by CNN
Italian authorities arrested nine individuals suspected of financing Hamas through charities in Italy, diverting approximately 7 million euros over two years, with assets seized worth over 8 million euros, in a coordinated EU operation.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Amazon has decided to halt its plans for drone delivery in Italy due to unfavorable broader business regulatory issues, despite making progress with aerospace regulators and completing initial tests in San Salvo.