The billionaire former prime minister is working hard to persuade lawmakers to vote for him next week, despite an unusual résumé for a job resting on moral authority.
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You Can Still Own a Caravaggio, but It Comes With a House (and a Hefty Price)
A much anticipated auction for a $500 million villa in Rome that boasts a Caravaggio ceiling fresco failed to get any offers.
Italy Ponders a New Role for Draghi. Let the Politicking Begin.
Prime Minister Mario Draghi is in the running to be the next president, a powerful but often-ceremonial role that could take his hand off day-to-day affairs.
The Omicron Shift in Europe: Pandemic or Endemic?
A number of governments have changed their approaches to the coronavirus, to one that is more like how we treat the flu. Public health experts say it’s too soon to make that call.
How the Wreck of the Costa Concordia Changed an Italian Island
Ten years ago the Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 people and entwining the lives of others forever.
Pink Covid Masks? No Thanks, Say Some Italian Police Officers
A spokesman for one union said the objection was not from “a prejudice against the color,” but reflected concerns about decorum.
European Parliament’s President, David Sassoli, Dies at 65
He was a well-known journalist in his native Italy before going into politics, and devoted his tenure to making the Parliament more prominent.
Covid Tests Probed After 100s on 2 Italy-India Flights Test Positive
Some 300 passengers on two flights who tested positive for the coronavirus upon landing in the northern city of Amritsar are being retested.
Italian Mafia Fugitive Caught In Spain Thanks to Google Maps
Investigators had tracked the man to a town in Spain, and an image found online confirmed that the police were on the right track.
Italy Proposal to Add Female Statue to Square of Men Stirs Debate
In Padua, Italy, a proposal to include a female philosopher in a monument whose 78 sculptures are all men has spurred debate.