Stories from Italy

The complete works of Italian cartoonist Andrea Pazienza are being released, 70 years after his birth. The collection, titled 'Nel segno di Paz,' includes mythical characters like Pentotale and Pompeo, as well as cartoons, unpublished materials, and rarities. The first volume, 'Zanardi,' will be available tomorrow with Repubblica. The first volume of 'Zanardi', a work by Paz, is scheduled for release tomorrow, May 9, 2026.

A judicial investigation has been initiated in Milan following a death, with an autopsy considered a mandatory act by the magistracy. The source indicates this is an ongoing investigation.

A statement was made questioning the value of living a long life if one spends the last 20 years immobile in a wheelchair. This 'unhappy statement' coincided with the funeral of Alex Zanardi.

Alice Schlein plans to visit the Italy Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on May 20. The pavilion is curated by Cecilia Canziani and features works by Chiara Camoni. Schlein stated she would pay homage to the entire Biennale, said the institution's merit for respect.

Employees of Rinascente are protesting the company's refusal to negotiate a new integrative contract, which has been expired for six years.

The discussions are addressing current global realities.

The Exposed Torino Photo Festival in Turin is featuring an exhibition titled 'The fragility of the romantic myth.' This cultural event is currently taking place in the city.

Magistrates have requested to examine chats related to Italian banks MPS and Mediobanca. An Italian council (giunta) has received a request that has been deemed procedurally irregular and not compliant with standard practice.

Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNR) is estimated to subtract approximately two-tenths of a percentage point from the country's potential growth, despite its original objective to strengthen the economy.

The European Commission will re-evaluate Italy's deficit situation in autumn, specifically concerning the 'super bonus' measures. These measures could potentially bring Italy's real deficit below 3%.