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Ukraine: Ancient Chersonesos Taurica Added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger

The ancient city of Chersonesos Taurica and its chora ( i.e., the agricultural areas surrounding the settlement), located on the Crimean Peninsula inRussian-occupied Ukraine , have been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger. Th...
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Trump has signs posted in front of the Smithsonian protesting its alleged “inaccurate information”

A new chapter in the clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and the Smithsonian Institution: Trump has signed an executive order mandating the installation of temporary signage outside the National Museum of American History in Washington to warn ...
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Italian-style community theaters are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The system of 18th- and 19th-century Italian-style community theatersin central Italy has been officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was made by the World Heritage Committee during its 48th session, held in Busan, South Kor...
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The Cattolica in Stilo reopens on July 29 following PNRR renovations

The Catholic Church of Stilo, one of Italy’s most important Byzantine sites, is reopening its doors to visitors after nearly a year of closure. Starting Wednesday, July 29, 2026, one of the most iconic monuments of Calabria’s cultural her...
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Palermo Says Goodbye to Horse-Drawn Carriages: Green Light for the Transition to Electric Vehicles

Palermo is embarking on a process that will lead to the gradual phase-out of horse-drawn carriages used for tourist transportation. The City Council has approved an amendment to Article 40 of the regulations governing public street services using ani...
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Porto Recanati Reopens the Swabian Castle: Walls, Tower, and Watchtowers Restored

Porto Recanati (Macerata) is returning one of its most iconic landmarks to the community: following a major restoration and revitalization project, the Castello Svevo has officially reopened to the public, with the restoration of the walls, the rampa...
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Farewell to Michele De Luca, abstract painter, poet, and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome

Michele De Luca, a painter, poet, and teacher who was one of the most highly regarded figures in Italian contemporary art, has passed away after an incurable illness. Born in Pitelli, a village in the province of La Spezia, on May 28, 1954, he maint...
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Cloe Piccoli to Lead Miart: Appointed Artistic Director for the 2027–2029 Term

Fiera Milano has appointed Cloe Piccoli as the new artistic director of miart for the 2027–2029 term. This decision is part of the development strategy through which the fair organizer intends to support the evolution of the event, building on the we...
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Rome Launches "Il grande freddo": Free Movie Theaters, Libraries, and Cultural Spaces to Beat the Heat

To combat the high summer temperatures, Roma Capitale is launching *Il grande freddo*, a project designed to offer residents air-conditioned spaces where they can find relief from the heat and, at the same time, enjoy free cultural experiences. The i...
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Vicenza: He ran a fake Roman theater built with weathered stones—now in jail

He ran a fake archaeological site, the so-called Berico Amphitheater ( which was actually a theater), located in Arcugnano, near Vicenza, and organized tours (with tickets costing up to 40 euros) and events: the man in charge, 69-year-old Franco Malo...
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L'Aquila: The New La Galleria BPER Cultural Center Opens

The new La Galleria BPER Cultural Center in L'Aquila will open to the public on Thursday, September 3, 2026. It is housed in Palazzo Farinosi Branconi ( L'Aquila), which has been returned to the city following restoration and repurposing. The officia...
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EU Spokesperson Announces Withdrawal of Funding for the Russian Pavilion at the Biennale

The European Union will revoke the 2 million euro grant allocated to the Venice Biennale for the 2026–2028 period. The announcement was made a few hours ago by European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier, who confirmed to the Brussels corresponde...
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Opera Laboratori Expands into Restoration by Acquiring Fratelli Navarra: Opera Navarra Is Born

Opera Laboratori, one of Italy’s leading companies in museum production and cultural heritage management, is expanding its presence in the field of monumental restoration and the enhancement of Italy’s cultural heritage throughthe acquisition of Frat...
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In Parabita (Lecce), a new work by Rossella Biscotti kicks off the second edition of Ipogea

The “Parabita per il contemporaneo” project continues in Parabita (Lecce) with the second edition of “Ipogea, ” which will feature the unveiling of Rossella Biscotti’s permanent installation *L’uomo che cammina all’indietro* on July 23, 2026. The ini...
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Japan: The Law on Desecration of the Flag Divides the Country and Alarms the Art World

In Japan, the new law establishing the crime of desecrating the national flag is fueling a heated political, legal, and cultural debate. Desecration is already a crime under the country’s Penal Code, but now the new measure—approved by the National D...
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The submerged village of Lake Vagli could resurface in 2028: President Giani's hypothesis

2028 could be the year when Fabbriche di Careggine—the medieval village submerged by the waters of Lake Vagli in Garfagnana, Tuscany—reemerges. The president of the Tuscany Region, Eugenio Giani, has finally indicated a possible date, revealing that ...
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