A center-right coalition led by Matteo Salvini, once Italy’s most powerful politician, won three key regions but fell short in Tuscany, where victory could have bolstered his comeback bid.
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Tanker Asked to Rescue Migrants Off Malta Is Denied Permission to Dock
The weekslong refusal by Malta and other nations to allow a tanker from a major global company to dock reflects an escalation in hard-line tactics against migrants.
Did Something Burp? It Was an Earthquake
Years of observations in central Italy show that more carbon dioxide percolates through Earth’s crust during periods of strong seismic activity.
As Coronavirus Reappears in Italy, Migrants Become a Target for Politicians
Right-wing politicians say migrants threaten Italy by bringing Covid-19 with them, even as official data shows “minimal” effect from new arrivals.
Italy Foreign Minister Shares Blackface Images of His Summer Tan
After Luigi Di Maio returned from vacation with a deep tan, images depicting him in a form of blackface filled Italy’s web. He shared pictures of himself as Michael Jordan and a Huxtable.
Dancing Ban Aimed at Young People Breaks the Rhythm of Many Older Italians
In many Italian towns and villages, outdoor dance halls are a central part of life for the older generation. But a pandemic rule intended to stop crowding in nightclubs is forcing them to close their dance floors.
Reading Elena Ferrante in English? You’re Also Reading Ann Goldstein
The self-effacing translator worked with the “My Brilliant Friend” author again for her latest book, “The Lying Life of Adults.”
Italy Wants Its Tourists Back, Unless They Sit on the Statues
Damaged treasures and broken rules have put the spotlight on the country’s fragile cultural heritage, and the need to better educate visitors.
It’s Never Too Late to Pursue a Dream, a Graduate Says. He Can Back It Up.
Sidetracked by poverty, World War II and family commitments, Giuseppe Paternò finally got his degree at 96. With honors, no less.
‘I Am Scared’: Italian Sex Workers Face Poverty and Illness In the Pandemic
Prostitution is not illegal in Italy, nor is it regulated as an official occupation. But the coronavirus has forced many sex workers to accept certain risks in order to avoid poverty.