Milan

A large-scale anti-corruption investigation is underway in Milan, involving over 70 individuals, including Mayor Giuseppe Sala and leading developers. Suspicions of non-transparent schemes could shake investor confidence in the Milan real estate market.

Armani founder Giorgio Armani, who turned 91, announced his return in September after missing fashion shows. He thanked for the support and confirmed that he feels better.

An express analysis showed that about 2,300 people died in 12 European cities from the severe heatwave that ended last week. Climate change made temperatures significantly higher, leading to 1,500 additional deaths.

A powerful storm hit northern Italy after a heatwave, causing the death of a 63-year-old woman in Robecchetto con Induno due to a falling tree. Firefighters responded to about 50 weather-related emergencies.

From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.

Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many countries. Spain recorded a June high of 46°C, leading to fires and evacuations, while the UK and Germany are also expecting historical highs.

Giorgio Armani will miss shows at Milan Fashion Week for the first time in over five decades of his career. The 90-year-old designer is recovering at home after a hospital stay but continues to work on collections remotely.

The International Luge Federation has extended the suspension of Russian athletes and representatives from all competitions. The decision also applies to the Olympic qualification for the 2026 Games.

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds raised the Ukrainian flag at a concert in Tallinn, as he has done at previous performances. The band also released a film about the war in Ukraine.

A Ryanair plane en route from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in Memmingen due to a thunderstorm. Nine passengers were injured, some were hospitalized.

The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to create a Remigration Office to deport unassimilated foreigners. This step has provoked criticism and accusations of supporting a policy of ethnic cleansing.

At the IIHF Congress in Stockholm, it was decided that Russia will not participate in the 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournament. Belarus is also suspended; its place will be taken by France.

CNBC has compiled a ranking of the most expensive football clubs. Real Madrid tops the list with a value of $6.7 billion. 11 English teams are in the top 25.

Ukraine already has 17 licenses for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It is expected that another 40-45 Ukrainian athletes will be able to qualify.

The torches for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have been officially unveiled. The torches are made from recycled materials and run on biofuel.

Rebecca Loos stated that she told the truth about her relationship with David Beckham. According to her, she is not the only one with whom the footballer cheated on his wife.

France will provide Ukraine with a military aid package worth 2 billion euros. It will include MILAN and MICA missiles, VAB armored vehicles, AMX-10RX, ammunition and more.

Donatella Versace has left her position as creative director of Versace, to be replaced by Dario Vitale. Demna Gvasalia has left Balenciaga and is now the head of Gucci, replacing Sabato De Sarno.

Milan-based Prada is negotiating the purchase of Versace brand from Capri Holdings Ltd for EUR 1. 5 billion. The deal could be finalized as early as this month, allowing Prada to strengthen its position in the luxury brand market.

The Verkhovna Rada has registered a bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to minors. The document provides for new labeling requirements and restrictions on the sale of beverages with a high content of stimulants.

The study found that climate change could lead to 2. 3 million additional heat-related deaths in 854 European cities by 2099. The highest number of deaths is expected in Mediterranean cities, including Barcelona, Rome and Naples.

Since January 1, smoking has been banned in the streets and public places in Milan, and violators face fines. Exceptions are made for “isolated places” and e-cigarettes.

The hacker group Noname 057 carried out a DDoS attack on official Italian websites, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Milan airports. The consequences of the attack were neutralized within two hours.

The singer posted on Instagram a photo created with the help of AI, where “Pope Francis” hugs her by the waist.

Milan's Via Monte Napoleone has become the most expensive shopping street in the world with a rental rate of €20,000 per m². This is the first time in 34 years that a European city has topped this rating.

The city of Brovary has become a member of the Milan Food Policy Pact along with 230 other cities around the world. The agreement provides for the exchange of experience in developing food systems and improving access to healthy food.

A fossilized ecosystem with prints of amphibians, reptiles, and plants has been discovered in the Orobier Valtellinese Park. The find contains traces of five different species of animals that lived in the Permian period.

An Olympic and Paralympic Training Center designed by Italian architects is planned to be built on the shores of Lake Pulemetske. The facility is intended for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities and ATO/JFO participants.

The Italian fashion house Prada and the startup Axiom Space have shown the design of the AxEMU spacesuit for NASA's Artemis 3 mission to the Moon in 2026. The suit will have a white outer layer to protect against high temperatures and lunar dust.

A 45-year-old Albanian shot an 18-year-old Ukrainian in the neck in Novate Milanese. The victim was hospitalized, and the attacker was detained for attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons.