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Italy gets offline digital wallet access as country advances digitalization
Italy is seeing a seismic shift in its civil status registers as it leaves behind analogue, paper-based recording keeping in favor of sophisticated digital identity tools. The country’s National Archive of Civil Status (ANSC) is consolidating...

Extreme heatwave triggers fires, casualties across Italy
A deadly heatwave that swept across Europe in recent weeks has taken a heavy toll on Italy, triggering wildfires, injuring dozens, and contributing to a surge in heat-related deaths, according to local authorities and international research data,...

Lockheed Martin launches advanced tech internship in Abu Dhabi
Lockheed Martin, a global defence technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery, recently launched the latest edition of its summer internship program at the Center for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) in Abu...

Launch Update: Technical University of Munich’s (TUM) quantum smallsat launched into space
The goal of TUM‘s QUICK³ is to make fast and secure communication possible. The QUICK³ nano satellite will test components for use in future quantum satellite systems. The satellite, developed by a research consortium headed by TUM professor...

DOJ Charges Chinese National in COVID-19 Research Hacking Case
By Emmanuel Ogbonna The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on July 8 announced criminal charges against a Chinese national accused of orchestrating cyberattacks targeting American universities and stealing COVID-19 research on behalf of China’s main...

Verra Mobility And Sixt Partner To Offer Electronic Toll Payment Solution To Vehicle Renters In Italy
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Verra Mobility offers a safe, fast, and environmentally friendly experience to rental car drivers in Italy MESA, Ariz., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM ), a leading provider of smart...

The University of L’Aquila in Italy has joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies
As part of her visit to the Italian Republic, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with Italy’s Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini. During the meeting, a memorandum was signed confirming the University of L’Aquila’s...

Intimate Italian restaurant Rovollo opens in Sydney CBD
Family-run Esper Group has opened the doors to Rovollo, an intimate 75-seater Italian restaurant and wine room in 25 Martin Place alongside the likes of Kazan, Aalia, and The International. Each element of the diner has been carefully considered,...

Alleged Chinese hacker arrested, accused of stealing COVID-19 research from Texas universities
Crime Xu Zewei, 33, was arrested last week in Italy at the request of the U.S., according to the DOJ. He is accused of compromising thousands of computers. Zhang Yu, 44, is accused as a co-defendant and remains at large. The AP Photo/Alex Brandon...

Missoni Brings An Italian Summer To Hôtel Swexan
Missoni is bringing an Italian summer to Hôtel Swexan.Chase Hall Italian fashion house, Missoni, is debuting an exclusive partnership with Dallas’ boutique luxury property, Hôtel Swexan, debuting a rooftop pool pop-up through September. Famed for...

Jannik Sinner Injury Update: Italian reveals how his elbow situation is after defeating Ben Shelton to reach Wimbledon SF
Jannik Sinner has shared an important update on his elbow injury after securing a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. He reached the final four with a hard-fought win over Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, July...

Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft Exchange Servers to Steal COVID-19 Research Data
A sophisticated cyberattack orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored hackers has exposed vulnerabilities in the global cybersecurity infrastructure, targeting critical COVID-19 research from American universities and exploiting Microsoft Exchange...

NATO’s 5% Defense Pledge and Italy: Can It? Will It?
Reaching NATO’s 3.5% of GDP target for core defense spending for debt-ridden and politically fractured countries like Italy will be a challenge. Even with financial support from the European Union’s ReArm Europe Plan and SAFE program, Prime...

Italian Machinery sector eyes renewal
Italy’s textile machinery industry must put the true value of Made in Italy at the centre of its strategy for the coming years. This was the message from Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery...

‘Jeopardy!’: 6 Things to Know About Champ Scott Riccardi, the Tech Guru from Somerville
Jeopardy! has a new superstar in its midst as Scott Riccardi emerges as the latest champ, ending a long drought. The 25-year-old engineer has been on a hot streak since defeating Jason Singer on July 3, racking up one-day winnings of $17,600....

Italian immersion: One undergrad’s quest to learn firsthand about international healthcare
Perched on a stool, Jill Carline ’26 peered down at the patient undergoing breast surgery in front of her. As she watched the procedure take place, she gained a new appreciation for cancer treatment — something very personal to her, as her mom had...

Saudi Arabia could join UK-Japan-Italy stealth fighter programme
The Tempest will be one of the most state-of-the-art stealth fighter jets in the world [Getty] Saudi Arabia could play a role in the development of a cutting-edge stealth fighter, currently being designed by Japanese, British, and Italian aircraft...

Cairo jails Italian-Egyptian belly dancer for 'violating morals'
The arrest comes amid increased prosecution of other high-profile belly dancers in recent years [Getty] An Italian-Egyptian belly dancer has been sentenced to a year of hard labour in Egypt on charges of violating public morality. Linda Martino,...

US helps secure arrest of alleged Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research for CCP
FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday confirmed reports that a suspected Chinese hacker has been arrested in Italy, who has been accused of hacking United States universities and stealing COVID-19 research for the Chinese government. The suspect...
We bought an apartment in Italy for less than what we'd spend on a down payment in the US. The renovations are a headache, but it's still worth it.
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Kelly Beigle, 38, and Boris Krstevski, 39, a couple based in Washington, DC, who bought an apartment in the Lombardy region of Italy. The conversations have been edited for length and clarity....