Prime Minister Meloni, for the first time, six days later, spoke out on the shipwreck of the migrant fishing boat off the coast of Calabria and the controversy that followed, denying any responsibility of her government

Italy has celebrated its first National Made in Italy Day on the anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's birth on 15 April 1452; a number of events and exhibitions all over the world showcased creativity and excellence, promoting the value of Italian creations

Republic's President, highest office of the state, "appreciated the work" of a school in Pioltello, small town in the north, that declared closure to allow the many foreign students to celebrate Ramadan's end, sparking criticism from right-wing party Lega

At the Olympic Stadium in Rome, with a score of 31-29, the Italian national team beat Scotland at the Six Nations rugby tournament: it had been 11 years since the national rugby team won a home game in the tournament