Stories from Italy

Two teenagers, aged 13 and 17, are accused of setting fire to a car in northern Italy in 2017. A homeless person sleeping in the car died in the fire. Police wiretaps revealed the truth behind the incident, which initially appeared to be an accident or a prank gone wrong.

Pisa's economic and political rise was associated with a series of military campaigns. These campaigns allowed Pisa to defeat Arab forces in Sicily and Sardinia. This status as an international power was recognized, though the exact form of one experiment is uncertain.

Cross Border Rail's 2026 Spring Tour Train 100 of 125 has completed its journey from Rimini to Forli. The train is a Hitachi Rock model with 5 double-deck carriages and supports e-bike charging and step-free access.

A historical account suggests Galileo Galilei may have dropped objects of different masses from a tower to demonstrate they fall at the same speed, challenging Aristotelian physics.

Giorgia Meloni remembered a man and his contribution to football.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has died at the age of 81. He was a Formula 1 driver, IndyCar driver, and Paralympic champion with gold medals.

Experts suggest that public economic support for families is necessary, particularly in southern Italy and for foreign minors where inclusion rates exceed 40%.

A lawyer has issued a warning regarding the risks associated with do-it-yourself toy manufacturing.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (PMI) need to develop specific skills for internationalization, particularly concerning the Chinese market.

Italy's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is increasing, with exports contributing significantly to this growth. Of the 630 billion euros Italy exports, 500 billion comes from supply chains. However, only 20% of the total export is generated by companies with fewer than 50 employees, indicating a need to strengthen their presence in foreign markets. The source mentioned that no plants were closed in Italy, unlike in other European countries, and each saw a production recovery.