Umbria and Emilia-Romagna won by Elly Schlein
The center-left coalition, increasingly led by the Democratic Party (PD), secures significant victories in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria. The Five Star Movement (M5S) continues to decline. PD Secretary Elly Schlein hailed the results as “extraordinary,” emphasizing that the party remains central to building an alternative to the right-wing government led by Giorgia Meloni.
“We’ll Take Veneto Regardless”: Meloni Challenges Salvini’s party
Fratelli d’Italia (FdI) rejects extending Zaia’s mandate, seeking to establish a foothold in the North. A Center-Right showdown looms as Giorgia Meloni targets Veneto ahead of Luca Zaia’s (Lega per Salvini) term ending in 2025. Rumors of Zaia as EU Commissioner are downplayed, with FdI sources declaring, “We’ll take Veneto regardless.”
Education Minister Valditara controversial statements create disputes at the Camera
Yesterday, at the Camera, Gino Cecchettin presented his new Fondazione, created in memory of his daughter Giulia. Before his speech, Minister for Equal Opportunities Eugenia Roccella declared, “No law could have saved Giulia.” Then, Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara’s video message shocked the audience, claiming that solutions to violence against women shouldn’t target the “patriarchy,” which he said ended in 1975. Valditara linked rising sexual violence to illegal immigration, sparking controversy.
#NoExcuse: Luiss Hosts Dialogue on Gender Violence
Presentation of the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Rome. Luiss University’s #NoExcuse event spotlights gender violence awareness with Gino Cecchettin, founder of the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation. Among the speakers, Minister of the Interior Piantedosi, Minister of Justice Nordio, and Minister for Equal Opportunities Roccella.
Illegal Fireworks Depot Explodes in Ercolano: Three Dead
The blast, heard across Vesuvian towns, sent a towering plume of smoke into the sky. A massive explosion at an illegal fireworks depot near Naples, in Ercolano, killed an 18-year-old and twin sisters, 26, on their first day of work. Located in an isolated area on the border with San Giorgio a Cremano, the depot was preparing fireworks for New Year celebrations. Investigations are underway.
Davis Cup Clash: Italy ready to face Argentina in Quarter Finals
The Italians have won three of five previous encounters and are aiming for a strong start. The National team is in Malaga, ready for their Davis Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina on November 21. Should they advance, they may face the USA or Australia in the semifinals, with Spain and Carlos Alcaraz potentially waiting in the final. Among the tennis players there are Jannick Sinner and Matteo Berrettini.
Italy Reaches Billie Jean King Cup Final Again
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini overcame World No. 2 Iga Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa in a tennis doubles match, sealing Italy’s victory. Italy defeated Poland 2-1 to secure a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the second consecutive year. Under coach Tathiana Garbin, the team aims for glory in the final against Slovakia or Great Britain on the 19th, marking Italy’s seventh historic final.
President Mattarella attends Screening of Berlinguer at Quirinale
The film is about the legacy of the political leader of the Italian Communist Party and his impact on National history. At Quirinale, President Sergio Mattarella attended a screening of Berlinguer – La grande ambizione by Andrea Segre, starring Elio Germano. The event gathered Berlinguer’s family, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Cinema Foundation President Salvatore Nastasi.
“Fantastica“: The 18th Quadriennale of Contemporary Art in Rome
On November 18, there was the press conference to present the exhibition Fantastica, the 18th Quadriennale d’Arte will open at Palazzo Esposizioni in Rome from October 2025 to January 2026: contemporary Italian art will showcase only living artists, most of whom were trained in the new millennium, featuring mostly new or site-specific works. Curated by Luca Massimo Barbero and Francesco Bonami, the show will be organized into five distinct chapters, exploring themes of identity, memory, and personal reflection.
Mina’s New Album: A Heartfelt Exploration of Love
Gassa d’Amante, Mina’s latest album (out on music platforms on November 22) features ten tracks, each a reflection of the many facets of love. Despite her fame, she remains a private figure, choosing songs with a keen, artistic eye. Her collaborator, Pani, notes that she has perfected her voice and continues to captivate even younger audiences, transcending time. The album, presented during Milano Music Week, highlights her ongoing evolution as an artist.
