Carlo Conti, the artistic director of the Sanremo Festival, has defended the event against criticism, addressing controversies including the case involving Pucci and Ignazio La Russa, and expressing confidence in its viewership.

A unique Puccini Dance Circus Opera is set to premiere at the Abay Theater in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of the ongoing centenary celebrations for the renowned composer and to foster cultural ties between Italy and Kazakhstan.

The Sanremo Music Festival sees Laura Pausini moved while remembering Pippo Baudo, political figures like La Russa and Conti debating the festival's autonomy, and comedian Ubaldo Pantani performing his popular character Lapo. The festival's history of political influence is also highlighted.

This article discusses Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer and cartographer, and his pivotal role in the understanding of the New World, explaining why the continent was named after him.