- Oct 2
Former Italian police chief Franco Gabrielli enters politics alongside Ernesto Maria Ruffini
Franco Gabrielli, former chief of the Italian State Police, announced his commitment to Ernesto Maria Ruffini's centre-left initiative, ruling out personal demands for government posts while rejecting centrist neutrality.
- Sep 1
Italian Senator Dario Franceschini Discloses Six-Year Parkinson's Diagnosis
Italian Senator and former Culture Minister Dario Franceschini has publicly revealed his six-year diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, urging patients not to isolate themselves.
- Jul 27
Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after federation blocks Pirlo appointment over Russia ties
Paolo Maldini stepped down as Italy's technical director and Leonardo resigned as his advisor on Monday after the FIGC vetoed Andrea Pirlo's appointment as head coach, citing the former midfielder's ambassadorship with Russian betting firm Fonbet.
- Jul 23
Vannacci poaches Forza Italia's Milan chief, vows to name mayoral candidate before August break
Luca Bernardo, Forza Italia's former group leader in Milan's city council, has left the party to join Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale. Vannacci used the occasion to promise a mayoral candidate for the city before the August break.
- May 30
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts in Reggio Emilia, citing public safety and risk of protests
Italian authorities have banned back-to-back July concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott at Reggio Emilia's RCF Arena, citing public order concerns, the risk of counterdemonstrations, and West's history of antisemitic remarks.
- May 27
Ferrari's First EV, the €550,000 Luce, Sparks Market Rout and a Storm of Criticism from Former Bosses, Politicians, and the Pope
Ferrari's unveiling of the Luce, its first all-electric car, was met with an 8.4% stock crash and a wave of ridicule from a former president, politicians, and the public, who questioned its design, price, and departure from tradition.