Museum & Heritage: The Uffizi Galleries in Florence unveiled a nearly €58 million, two-year renovation plan, promising fresh infrastructure, new lighting and signage, plus a new permanent Botticelli display and upgrades to the Boboli Gardens. Italian Culture Abroad: The Italian Embassy in Prague opened its doors to celebrate Vespa’s 80th anniversary, hosting a vintage-and-modern scooter exhibition and a city ride through Prague’s streets. Art Crime: Thieves struck an Abruzzo fuel company, stealing about 30 artworks worth €4 million from Lilli Petroli’s HQ, including pieces attributed to Picasso and works by Manzù; police and Carabinieri investigators are tracing the getaway route. Food & Lifestyle: A viral cottage-cheese tomato toast trend keeps spreading, while “coolcation” debates heat up as travelers rethink Mediterranean summer plans amid extreme weather. Travel & Climate: Europe’s drought and heatwave pressure continues, with Italy putting major cities on red alert and drought hitting rivers and transport. Culture & Screen: Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has crossed $1B globally, with Italy among its top-grossing markets.