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Italian writer and director Pier Paolo Pasolini at his home in Rome, on 23 April 1971.
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Pasolini finds a new voice in French

To commemorate 50 years since the celebrated Italian poet was murdered, France has, for the first time, published a translation of his final prose collection

Antoine Jockey 06 November 2025
Sidi Bou Said is a city located in northern Tunisia, about 20 kilometers from the capital.
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Why Tunisia has become a retirement haven for Italians

As Tunisian youth flee their homeland in search of opportunity, thousands of Italian retirees are heading in the opposite direction—drawn by tax breaks, low living costs, and Mediterranean charm

Kawthar Zantour 12 June 2025
A picture taken in September 1937, in Munich, shows German Chancellor Adolf Hitler (R) riding in a car with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini while the crowd gives the fascist salute. AFP

This day in history: Mussolini executed by firing squad

Mussolini and his mistress were captured and summarily executed by firing squad at Lake Como on 28 April 1945. On his 79th death anniversary, Al Majalla explores why some people still idolise him.

Sami Moubayed 28 April 2024
Immigration is likely to play a major role in upcoming European elections. Italy's right-wing prime minister has set our her stall on the issue with some success, but the economy will also be key. Al Majalla/Agencies

Between Lampedusa and Naples, Meloni's political fate hangs in the balance

Immigration is likely to play a major role in upcoming European elections. Italy's right-wing prime minister has set our her stall on the issue with some success, but the economy will also be key

Khattar Abu Diab 02 October 2023
 Paolo Branca reads "Al Majalla" magazine Al Majalla

Italian Arabist Paolo Branca on the harmony between Mediterranean civilisations

In a wide-ranging interview with Al Majalla, the distinguished academic discussed the history of relations between Islam and Italy and the areas of clarity and discord between two intertwined cultures

Youssouf Waqqas 13 July 2023
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has recently passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with an incurable disease. EPA

Silvio Berlusconi: The charismatic Italian premier chased by controversy

Berlusconi — Italy's longest-serving prime minister — passed away recently at the age of 86. Despite a career mired in controversy, the Italian public continuously re-elected him to office.

Khattar Abu Diab 15 June 2023
A review of a book about prejudice and the creation of the necessary conditions that lead to scapegoating through the eyes of authors. Nicola Ferrarese

The scapegoat’s place in literature

A review of a book about prejudice and the creation of the necessary conditions that lead to scapegoating through the eyes of authors

Youssouf Waqqas 03 May 2023
A trawl through the history of immigrant writing in Italy for more than a generation, including its changing nature and the reasons why the authors felt compelled to voice their thoughts in the first Julien Pacaud

A look at immigrants' rich contribution to Italy's literary scene

A trawl through the history of immigrant writing in Italy for more than a generation, including its changing nature and the reasons why the authors felt compelled to voice their thoughts in the first

Youssouf Waqqas 27 March 2023
Italy’s new premier Giorgia Meloni has brought stability to Italy’s turbulent politics which raises the prospect of her fulfilling a broader leadership role in European affairs Andy Edwards

Can Meloni fill Merkel’s shoes?

Italy's new premier Giorgia Meloni has brought stability to Italy's turbulent politics which raises the prospect of her fulfilling a broader leadership role in European affairs

Con Coughlin 10 March 2023
Scurati’s latest batch of novels serve as a timely reminder of the dangers of fascism and come at a volatile time in Italy’s modern history. Nicola Ferrarese

Literary trilogy recounts the rise and fall of Mussolini

Scurati's latest batch of novels serve as a timely reminder of the dangers of fascism and come at a volatile time in Italy's modern history

Youssouf Waqqas 21 February 2023
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