Stories from Genoa · Italy

The city of Genoa has banned windmills for the Alpini, Italy's mountain troops, for the first time. Former Veneto Governor Luca Zaia commented on this decision.

The latest Paganini Competition saw three Asian contestants secure the top three positions. Specifically, two Chinese and one Korean participant placed in the leading spots.

The restoration of the railway line serving the port of Genoa and the Campasso area is underway.

A network of women in politics has issued a warning regarding an upcoming event in Genoa scheduled for next weekend. The group expressed concerns over potential harassment, inappropriate behavior, and vulgar comments.

Italy is modernizing its rail engineering control centers to move beyond purely analog systems. A new control center was inaugurated in Genoa this week. Four such centers will be established nationwide, including one in Rome that will also function as a training center.

Analysts suggest that nine barrels of high-proof industrial alcohol likely leaked from the vessel Mary Celeste. The leak was reportedly discovered during unloading in Genoa. The barrels were made of red oak, whereas the others were made of white oak.

A collision between a motorcycle and a car in a tunnel has closed a section of the A7 motorway on the Serravalle-Genova route. The closure affects the stretch between Genoa, Bozzanito, and Busalla heading toward Milan.

Tourists in Genoa are enjoying the city with sunny weather and open museums, with many arriving from Toulon. The classic attractions that make Genoa's center a UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Palazzi dei Rolli, are popular with cruise ship passengers.

The Italian government has authorized multi-year funding for the Western Ligurian Sea Port System Authority. The allocation includes 300,000 euros for 2026, 300,000 euros for 2027, 5 million euros for 2028, and 7.7 million euros for 2029.

A worker was dismissed after their job duties were reassigned to artificial intelligence.