

Elisabetta Povoledo
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Vatican Warns About the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
A new document examines the opportunities and risks of A.I. and calls for “moral and ethical considerations” to be enshrined in all of its applications.

Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85
He was the sole resident of Budelli, an undeveloped sliver of paradise off the northern coast of Sardinia. He embraced the solitude, until he was...

‘Conclave’: A Fly on the Wall Inside the Secret Process to Elect a Pope
A new drama by Edward Berger draws the audience inside this largely hidden tradition. How accurate is it?

To Deter Day-Trippers, Venice Tested a €5 Entrance Fee. Did Visitors Stay Away?
The mayor said preliminary data suggested that the experiment was a success. But the program brought in far more money than predicted, which critics called...

Plan to Rename Milan Airport After Silvio Berlusconi Sparks Protests
The decision to name Italy’s second-largest passenger hub after the divisive media mogul and politician, who died in 2023, has prompted outrage and protests.

Gérard Depardieu Punches the ‘King of Paparazzi’ Outside Rome Cafe
Mr. Depardieu, 75, was seen striking the 79-year-old photographer Rino Barillari on the Via Veneto.

Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.

Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s...

La Scala Opera Taps Fortunato Ortombina to Succeed Dominique Meyer
Fortunato Ortombina, the general director of Teatro La Fenice, Venice’s opera house, will succeed Dominique Meyer, a respected French impresario.

Venice to Charge Day Trippers an Entry Fee to Discourage Overcrowding
Starting this month, tourists intending to visit the city on busy dates will be required to register on a website, and those coming for a...