In a symbolic step toward combating the illicit trade of stolen art, New York authorities returned a collection of 42 valuable antiquities, valued at nearly $3.5 million, to Italy on Tuesday. This significant repatriation of artefacts, some dating back over 2,500 years, aims to shake off the city’s long-standing reputation as a prominent hub for…
The idea of a bridge connecting mainland Italy to Sicily across the Straits of Messina goes back to Roman times. But despite various proposals, including one for a tunnel, the project has not been realized. However, there is a new impetus to make it happen, thanks to a decree passed last month by the Giorgia…
New concerns and increased scrutiny are being placed on artificial intelligence systems as they gain new powers. Italy has taken action by banning ChatGPT, and the popular AI image generator Midjourney has had to switch off free access due to abuse of its platform. These issues follow calls from experts, including Elon Musk, for AI…
Holidaymakers wishing to travel to Italy next summer will have to pay to stay in certain parts of the country, UK officials have warned. As reported by Daily Record, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned that tourists hoping to visit Venice and its surrounding islands for less than two nights could be subject…
