Italy

10th European Conference on Tobacco Health ECToH, will be held on 20-22 May in Milan, hosted by Italian League Against Cancer and Association of European Cancer Leagues: "Nicotine-Free Spaces for Healthier Cities" covers tobacco prevention, policy-making

Made in Italy companies could hire over 900.000 workers, approximately a third of the total, in 2026-29, new data reveal; the main challenge concerns the quality of skills: for many professional profiles, the difficulty in recruiting reaches 55% of hires

Alex Zanardi, whom BBC called 'a 21st century hero who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity', an icon of different sports, died at 59 following sufferance from a 2020 devastating accident

Milan confirms its leadership as the regional capital with the highest average income per capita with €40.316, followed by Monza €35.628, Bergamo €34.263, Bologna €32.302 (+4,2%); Sicily closes the ranking with Palermo and the province of Ragusa, €17.770

102.000 requests have been received by helpline Telefono Amico in 2025: loneliness, psychological distress, and existential issues are the problems that drive people to call; the main goal for 2026 is to offer 24/7 service, now available 15 hours a day

After 20 years, with only one student, the school in Ginostra will reopen for school year 2026-27 and it will be the smallest school in Europe; the village sits on Stromboli island, roughly 55-70 km from the mainland Sicily

Verona, Burano, Cefalù, Bosa, Ravello, Procida and Taormina are listed among the 20 most popular European destinations in European Best Destinations 2026 ranking, result of an annual survey on the desires of over 1,3 million travelers from 154 countries