President Sergio Mattarella stated that Italy can 'look after itself', inviting Elon Musk not to interfere in Italian affairs after the billionaire and Trump's appointee said judges blocking a government anti-immigration initiative should be sent packing

According to Ristretti Orizzonti ('Confined Landscapes', the historical magazine of the prison of Padua) from January 2024 to date 86 prisoners have committed suicide: this is the highest number since it started its collection of data at national level

With Sunday's Davis Cup win, Italy is the fourth country that has managed to secure Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, the two tennis tournaments per nation, in the same year, scoring an additional goal for a record year for Italian tennis

A regional state of emergency has been declared in Sicily, the hottest and driest Region in Italy, for the damage caused by recent rains; €2,8 million from the reserve fund for unforeseen expenses of the regional budget have been allocated