Archaeologists use AI to reconstruct face of Pompeii eruption victim

Italian archaeologists have used artificial intelligence for the first time to recreate the face of a man killed in the Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD. The AI-generated image shows him holding a large terracotta mortar over his head for protection, with the flaming Vesuvius in the background. The Pompeii Archaeological Park released the image......

Georg Baselitz, painter known for inverted images, dies at 88

Georg Baselitz, the German painter and sculptor who reshaped post-war European art through his radical practice of depicting subjects upside down, died on Thursday, April 30, at age 88. His death drew prompt confirmation from Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, which had represented him for years. The artist passed peacefully after shaping German visual......

Europe braces for intense heat waves and prolonged drought in May

Europe is entering May with a highly volatile meteorological regime that combines unpredictable thunderstorms with unseasonably high temperatures. National and private weather forecasting services warn of a continental shift toward sustained heat, intensifying long-term water stress across diverse regions. This pattern is creating tangible......

Italy posts modest growth in first quarter as economic risks increase

Italy recorded slight economic growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics institute. The performance exceeded some expectations but remains fragile amid rising global uncertainties. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter, following a 0.3%......

Italy's CDP against selling stake in Nexi, sources say

Italy’s state-owned lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is not planning to sell its stake in payments company Nexi, according to sources familiar with the matter. CDP currently holds around 19% of Nexi through its investment arm CDP Equity. Despite recent market speculation, the institution has no intention of divesting its shares......

Armani reports slight revenue decline after challenging year for fashion industry

Italian fashion house Armani reported a modest decline in revenue in 2025, reflecting what executives described as a difficult year for the global luxury sector. According to company figures, revenue fell by 2.8% to approximately €2.19 billion, while total turnover—including licensed activities—reached around €4 billion.......

Cicchetti opens in Rabat, bringing Italian dining concept to Morocco

Rabat is preparing to host a new international dining concept with the opening of Cicchetti on April 23 and 24, 2026, inside The View Hotel Rabat. The launch marks the brand’s first entry into Morocco and reflects a broader shift in the country’s hospitality sector toward global culinary experiences. The project results from a......

Ferrari unveils Hypersail project targeting high speed ocean records

Ferrari is preparing to enter competitive offshore sailing with the launch of Hypersail, a 30 meter carbon monohull designed for long distance voyages and record attempts at sea. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, the project marks a strategic expansion of the brand’s engineering expertise beyond automotive performance. The......

Italy calls for EU budget flexibility on energy spending

Italy has urged the European Commission to allow greater flexibility in budget rules so that energy-related spending can be treated similarly to defence expenditures. The proposal reflects mounting pressure on European governments to address rising energy costs affecting households and businesses. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized......

Switzerland sparks diplomatic tension with Italy over cost recovery for Crans-Montana fire victims

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Switzerland and Italy after Swiss authorities announced plans to recover medical treatment costs for Italian nationals injured in a deadly fire in Crans-Montana. The incident, which occurred during a New Year’s Eve event at a ski resort in Switzerland, resulted in dozens of casualties and left......

Italy set to become eurozone’s most indebted country, overtaking Greece

Italy is on track to become the most indebted country in the eurozone, surpassing Greece for the first time in years, according to recent fiscal projections. Estimates suggest that Italy’s public debt will peak at around 138.6% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, slightly above Greece’s expected debt ratio of approximately......

Genome editing corrects severe cystic fibrosis mutation without existing treatment

Researchers at the University of Trento have developed a genome editing therapy that permanently corrects a mutation responsible for a severe form of cystic fibrosis, offering a potential treatment for about 10 percent of patients who currently have no approved drug options. The approach targets a specific genetic defect that prevents production......

European electric car sales surge as US market sharply declines

Electric vehicle sales in Europe rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, while the United States recorded a steep contraction, underscoring a widening transatlantic divide in adoption trends. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association show that battery electric vehicle registrations across the EU, EFTA and the United......

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