COGNICURRENT

Kristi Pärn-Valdoja shares her lifelong passion for reading and suggests fresh translations from Italian female authors and several favorite novels.

Vanessa Scalera reflects on her role as Imma Tataranni, embracing a new phase in life after seven years with the character.

Melania G. Mazzucco's novel 'The Architect' tells the story of Plautilla Bricci, the only female architect of the Baroque era, now available in Danish translation.

The article explores the divergent artistic styles of three Italian painters—Giovanni Boldini, Vittorio Matteo Corcos, and Juana Romani—active in Paris during the late 19th century, despite their shared context.

In the SuperG race at Soldeu, Italy's Sofia Goggia finished sixth while Federica Brignone placed 15th, with German skier Emma Aicher taking first place.

The article discusses the phenomenon of elderly Italian women, or 'nonnas', becoming social media influencers, often at the expense of traditional Italian culinary practices.

Gianna Pratesi, a 105-year-old centenarian, celebrated her historic role in Italy's first women's vote during the inauguration of the Sanremo Festival.

Nicoletta Verna, an Italian writer, uses her work to draw parallels between historical and contemporary violence faced by young women.

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer openly discusses the impact of her menstrual cycle on her performance during the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Cristina Mercuri has become the first Italian woman to earn the title of Master of Wine, a prestigious and selective qualification in the wine industry.

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer discusses how her menstrual cycle impacts her performance, emphasizing the challenges women face in athletics.

Italy's women's short track relay team wins silver at the Olympics, narrowly missing gold in a dramatic finish against South Korea.

The Italian short track women's team secures a silver medal, finishing second only to South Korea in a thrilling relay race.

The Italian men's 4x7.5 km biathlon relay team performed poorly, finishing 14th amid challenging snowy conditions, primarily due to mistakes in equipment preparation.

Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi secured a gold medal in the women's 10 km pursuit event, showcasing her remarkable skills in skiing and shooting.

Lisa Vittozzi secured Italy's first gold in women's biathlon, helping the country surpass its previous Olympic winter medal record with eight golds.

Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi captivated the crowd in Anterselva by winning the women's pursuit event at the 2026 Olympics.

Lisa Vittozzi wins the first ever gold medal for Italy in women's biathlon during a remarkable performance in Anterselva.

Italian skier Federica Brignone leads after the first run of the women's giant slalom at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, while Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutić finishes 23rd.

The Italian women's curling team faced another defeat against Sweden, complicating their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.

Erika Kirpu, an Olympic gold medalist from the Tokyo games with the Estonian women's foil team, has announced her pregnancy and will soon become a mother.

Former parliamentarian Finocchiaro reflects on a historic change in Italian legislation regarding sexual violence, emphasizing the role of women in shaping the law over the past thirty years.

A witness from the Bosnian conflict is prepared to testify about the civilian killings by foreign snipers in Sarajevo, detailing his experiences to Italian prosecutors.

A German weekly praises three right-wing Italian women, raising questions about their impact on patriarchal structures in Italy.

The article emphasizes the resilience and discipline of Italian women athletes, contrasting the romanticized view of sports with the reality of their hard work and dedication.

Italian athlete Arianna Fontana wins a silver medal in the women's 500 meters at the Olympics, bringing her total to 13 Olympic medals.

The Italian women's curling team faces two defeats at the Olympic tournament in Milan-Cortina 2026, losing 7-2 to South Korea after an earlier loss to Switzerland.

The Italian ski team anticipates a gold medal for Sofia Goggia at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during the women's giant slalom event.

Italian teams excelled in luge, winning gold medals in both men's and women's events at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

German luge athletes Dajana Eitberger and Magdalena Matschina secured a silver medal in the women’s doubles event at the Olympics, narrowly missing their first historic gold against Italian competitors.

Italian biathlete Dorothea Wierer finished fifth in the 15 km race, attributing her performance on skis to her menstrual cycle.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella will attend several events at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, including the women's Super-G, alongside athletes Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone.

The Italian women's hockey team narrowly lost to Germany, concluding the group stage in third place at the Milan-Cortina 2026 event.

Sofia Goggia had a fall during the women's combined downhill event but was not seriously harmed and managed to reach the finish line on her own.

The Italian women's hockey team secured a historic victory, defeating Japan and reaching the quarter-finals, inspired by their young coach Eric Bouchard's motivating approach.

An Italian women’s hockey team, significantly influenced by Canadian players, advances to the quarterfinals after a thrilling victory against Japan.

The Italian women's ice hockey team secured a historic quarterfinal spot at the Olympics by defeating Japan 3-2, marking their first advancement in 20 years.

The new edition of Panini's 'Calciatrici' album has been launched to celebrate Italian women's football, featuring 339 collectible cards of players from Serie A, B, and C.

Francesca Lollobrigida, niece of Italian film star Gina Lollobrigida, won Italy's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, securing victory in the women's 3000m speed skating event on her 35th birthday.

Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida clinched gold at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, setting a new Olympic record in the women's 3000 meters.

Francesca Lollobrigida wins gold in the women's 3000-meter speed skating event at Milan-Cortina 2026, marking Italy's first gold medal at this Olympic Games.

Finnish coach Jonne Kähkönen discusses the shock and implications surrounding doping allegations against athlete Rebecca Passler within the Italian women's biathlon team.

The Italian government's new salary transparency law allows employers to comply with EU directives while potentially perpetuating wage disparities between men and women.

A significant controversy has erupted in Italy over nepotism allegations involving a player excluded from the women's curling tournament ahead of the Olympics, with a Swede at the center of the conflict.

The article discusses the unexpected success of the Italian women's ice hockey team during their Olympic debut, contrasting it with their previous experience in 2006.

The controversy in the Italian women's curling team revolves around the exclusion of seasoned player Angela Romei in favor of 19-year-old Rebecca Mariani, daughter of the technical director, raising questions about merit and favoritism as the Olympic Games approach.

The Italian women's national ice hockey team began the Milan-Cortina Olympics with a dream start, defeating France 4-1, as player Manuela Heidenberger expressed her excitement playing in front of a large crowd.

Italian photojournalist Valentina Sinis captures the intimate lives of women under Taliban rule, showcasing their resilience and desire to share their stories through clandestine gatherings and classes.

The Italian women's hockey team prepares to face France in their Olympic opener, aiming for a historic advancement to the quarter-finals against tough competitors.

Trebisonda Valla, the first Italian female Olympic champion, defied the Pope's views on women and overcame societal barriers, yet remained an admirer of dictator Mussolini throughout her life.