Stories from Italy

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.

The meeting will take place in Italy. US Senator Marco Rubio held a diplomatic meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome. This visit was deemed due to existing tensions between the Trump administration and the Pope concerning the Iranian war, and also between the United States and Italy. The olive branch symbolism of the pen represents peace. This meeting follows former US President Trump's sharp criticism of Meloni in mid-April, citing Italy's refusal to participate in the Iran war and her deeming Trump's criticism of the Pope unacceptable. It is considered likely they will discuss global crises. Rubio and Tajani met at Farnesina, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at the Farnesina in Rome, where he was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

The book Women Musicians of Venice explores the history of female musicians in Venice, Italy, and Central Europe. The text notes that women musicians had a impact, involving approximately 300 individuals over several centuries.

The funeral for an Italian athlete is scheduled to take place on May 5.

The funeral for an Italian athlete, whose career profoundly marked sports and public opinion, will be held on May 5. The service will take place in the Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padua.

The Quirinale's preliminary budget shows an annual increase of 5 million euros. This increase is reported to only partially balance the reduction in the institution's real value caused by inflation. The total budget allocation is 235 million euros.

An Italian pilot program for 15,000 unemployed people has decoupled benefits from the basic minimum wage. Under the new system, monthly allowances have decreased from €1,295 to €565. The program is being implemented ahead of upcoming elections.

The media company responsible for publishing Vogue, GQ, and Wired has decided that Wired Italy will no longer be printed. The publication will transition to an exclusively online format. The announcement was reported by RTL 102.5.

Police in Campobasso reported a theft involving mobile phones, computers, tablets, and USB flash drives. Police in Campobasso are investigating a theft targeting six individuals.

The Constitutional Court has rejected the resignation of De Nicola, according to reports from Radio Radicale.