Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs Certain taxonomic debates resurface time and again. The Conversation · Sep 15
Meet the young inventors aged 6 to 18 who turned unusual ideas into real toy and game prototypes and competed for industry recognition at the 2025 Young Inventor Challenge The 2025 Young Inventor Challenge celebrated creativity and innovation among young creators ages 6 to 18. Held during the Chicago Toy & Game Fair in Rosemont, Illinois, the 20th annual event featured 180 inventors who collectively submitted 127 toy and game creations. Participants from eight U.S. states, Mexico, Switzerland, Italy… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Schengen on ice: Italy and Spain extend their border standoff for another 15 days, two months after the deadly Ceuta migrant surge Italy and Spain have extended border checks for fifteen days. This action follows a significant migrant surge into Spain's Ceuta territory. Both nations are engaging in retaliatory border controls against each other. The crisis highlights ongoing European debates on migration policies. This situation has become a political challenge for Spain's… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Emma Bonino obituary Italian politician, feminist and activist who joined the Radical party and fought a long battle for women’s rights The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Italy extends border controls on visitors from Spain as migration feud continues Italy has extended for another 15 days border checks on Spanish visitors that it imposed after more than 72,000 migrants poured into Spain’s North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco in late July The Independent UK · Sep 15
Middle East is the latest arena of political recalibration for Italy’s right-wing but pragmatic Meloni Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a political art of being many things at once. The Conversation · Sep 15
Most Europeans say a second language is useful. Not everyone can actually speak one A YouGov survey of six European countries reveals wide gaps in language fluency, motivation to learn, and views on compulsory language education. Euronews · Sep 15
EU Digital Identity Wallet: what it is and how it works By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries? Euronews · Sep 15
Skiing doesn’t get more dolce than Italy’s Dolomites Here’s where to go skiing in Italy’s Alpine mecca Evening Standard · Sep 15
How to Watch NASCAR Euro Series Grand Prix Italy on SI TV The playoff semifinals take place this weekend. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
Minnesota pastor dies after suffering severe spinal injury while on cruise to celebrate son’s wedding The pastor was found unresponsive in a swimming pool before being rushed to a hospital in Naples, Italy The Independent UK · Sep 14
Italy and wolves: living with a growing population amid myths and alarmism The latest data put Italy's wolf population at around 3,500 animals spread nationwide, and experts say it has since grown. Amid sightings and scares, what is being done and what must be known so farmers, residents and wolves can live side by side? Euronews · Sep 14
Best ski resorts 2026/2027: Where to ski for families, beginners, expert and après Whether you’re an absolute beginner or would rather carve up the Michelin-starred food than the snow, here are the best places to find your skiing tribe Evening Standard · Sep 14
Scientists taught bald ibises migration by microlight; Europe saw its first colony in 400 years Conservationists successfully reintroduced northern bald ibises to Europe after centuries of absence. Young birds were trained to follow microlight aircraft south to Italy for winter. This innovative method helped them relearn ancient migration routes and return independently. By 2011, the birds began returning without human guidance, establishing a self-sustaining colony.… The Times of India · Sep 14
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Burrata and beyond: a foodie tour of northern Puglia, Italy It’s the birthplace of the popular cheese, but the Barletta-Andria-Trani province in southern Italy has an array of local delicacies – from olive oil and yellow tomatoes to goat prosciutto
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Mourners in Rome pay last respects to Italian activist Emma Bonino Hundreds of people have lined up outside Rome’s city hall to pay their last respects to Emma Bonino, the prominent Italian politician and human rights campaigner who died on Friday, aged 78
Motorsport · Sep 12 F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix
Latin Times · Sep 12 Europe's Gold Exodus: Why Central Banks Are Pulling Billions Out of U.S. Vaults The Netherlands, France and Germany are shifting billions in gold out of U.S. vaults as trust in Washington erodes. Here's what's driving it.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed after its dangerous tilt raised fears of collapse; how engineers used a bizarre trick to move the 14,000-ton tower back 17 inches without making it straight In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was Italy was closed after engineers feared it would collapse as the 14,000 ton monument was tilting dangerously. The engineers drilled 41 small holes beneath the northern side of the tower and removed the soil slowly, following which the tower moved back 17…
Euronews · Sep 11 Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of political and human rights activism From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey.
France 24 · Sep 11 Italy's Emma Bonino, champion of battles to legalise abortion and divorce, dies at 78 Veteran feminist activist Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence in the 1970s as a leader of campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce in heavily Roman Catholic Italy over the objections of the Vatican, has died aged 78. Bonino, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, served as foreign…
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Emma Bonino, Italian politician who fought for abortion access, dies aged 78 Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician, has died at the age of seventy-eight. Her political career began with a fight for abortion rights, which she championed throughout her life. Bonino served in both Italian and European parliaments, advocating for social justice and gender equality. She also held significant roles as…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots While England makes its first foray into unfamiliar territory, it’s proved a boon for Italy’s cash-strapped municipalities
The Economic Times · Sep 10 EU countries to seek import curbs on chemicals, plastics, sources say European governments plan to use trade safeguards against surging imports. France, Italy, and Germany will request broad import quotas soon. These measures target chemicals and plastics, especially from China. The European Union is toughening its trade stance amid industrial challenges. This shift reflects a new geopolitical climate and economic pressures.
Euronews · Sep 10 The top 10 most walkable cities have been ranked – and seven are in Europe The best city breaks don’t always need taxis, metros or complicated transport plans. A new index has ranked the most walkable up-and-coming destinations around the world, with European cities dominating the list.