On September 22, Italy was gripped by a general strike that lasted from midnight to 11:00 PM, affecting transport, schools, government agencies, and ports. Up to 100,000 protesters gathered in Rome, and in Milan, participants burned the American flag.
Port workers in Italy are on strike, blocking the ports of Genoa, Livorno, and Trieste to prevent the transport of weapons to Israel. In Milan, a pro-Palestinian protest escalated into clashes with police, who used tear gas.
Rower Liudmyla Luzan has been recognized as the best athlete of August 2025. She won four gold medals at the World Championships in Milan.
Donatella Versace joined mourners in Milan to honor the memory of Giorgio Armani, whose body is on display for farewell. The Italian billionaire died at the age of 91.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Kering, owner of Gucci, is selling part of its €4 billion real estate portfolio to reduce growing debt. This could give an advantage to competitors such as LVMH.
Ukrainian rower Liudmyla Luzan becomes the 2025 world champion in Milan in the 500-meter canoe single event. This is her sixth World Championship gold and second at the current mundial.
Ukrainian rowers Liudmyla Luzan and Iryna Fedoriv won Ukraine's first gold medal at the World Canoe Sprint Championships. The 2025 World Canoe Sprint Championships are taking place in Milan, Italy.
Valentyna Zhytnyk, a Ukrainian jewelry designer and former Miss Ukraine Earth, has her Zgarda piece permanently exhibited at the House of Ukraine Museum in San Diego. This marks the first time a Ukrainian artist's jewelry has joined the museum's collection.
On August 2-3, Ukrainians held rallies in European cities, calling for increased international aid to protect against Russian air attacks. Participants demanded accelerated transfer of air defense systems and condemned Russian propaganda.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
On July 26, Italian airports will be paralyzed due to mass strikes, affecting Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Strikes will also take place in Spain and Portugal, intensifying chaos for travelers.
Warner Bros. announced a large-scale celebration of the 20th anniversary of the film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" in 2025, which will include a re-release in cinemas, fan meetings, and exclusive merchandise. Events will take place in Europe, Asia, and North America, and new 3D Bitmoji lenses for Snapchat will also be launched.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won a bronze medal in the individual all-around at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup stage in Milan. She also qualified for all four finals, which will take place on July 20.
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.
