Milan is the first major Italian city to place strong restrictions on where people can smoke outside. Cue the discontent.
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Want to Smoke Outdoors in Milan? Better Be Far From Other People.
Milan is the first major Italian city to place strong restrictions on where people can smoke outside. Cue the discontent.
Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.
The request to revoke the man’s arrest came just days after Iran had released an Italian journalist being held in Tehran.
Criminal Network Cashed In on Fake French Wine, the Europol Said
A criminal network was accused of selling bottles of fake French wine for as much as 15,000 euros. It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud.
A Milan Airport Is Now Named for Berlusconi. Cue the ‘Bunga-Bunga’ Memes.
The decision to name Italy’s second-largest passenger hub after the divisive media mogul and politician, who died in 2023, has prompted outrage and protests.
Milan Cracks Down on Nightlife After Campaign to Lure Visitors
City officials worked to make Milan attractive to visitors, but now that some neighborhoods are overwhelmed by rowdy crowds and noise, they’re trying to scale back.
Italy’s Government Takes Aim at Taxi Shortages
The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run deeper.
Heat Divide Leaves Low-Income Workers Among the Most Vulnerable
Europe’s latest heat wave has highlighted the inequities between those who can afford to shelter from the heat and those who can’t.
Fire at Milan Retirement Home Kills at Least 6
The cause of the blaze, which also sent dozens of people to the hospital, was under investigation. “It could have been much worse,” said the city’s mayor.
Berlusconi Seizes Italy’s Attention Even in Death
A day after Silvio Berlusconi’s death, some Italians said goodbye, others said good riddance, and many debated whether the billionaire and former prime minister did more good or bad for Italy.