Preceding Laura Pausini's spectacular rendition of the Italian national anthem, “Il Canto degli Italiani,” an all-female color guard performs the introduction.

Friday marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be the most spread-out Games in history. (AP Photo) ...

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has officially kicked off the Milan Cortina Games, as the sports spectac ...

DW has the latest on the official opening to the 25th edition of the Games live in Milan. This is Italy's fourth Olympics, their third Winter edition and the first time ever the opening ceremony will ...

If there was any gravitas left towards the end of this highly formal state occasion with foreign diplomats gracing the annual ...

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Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives "Le Parc", his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the audience ...

Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics. The opening ceremony kicked off the 2026 Winter Games on Friday, Feb. 6.

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The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.

The Olympic opening ceremony ran 3 1/2 hours, an hour longer than its scheduled run time. It was a spectacular event, one that had a blend of Italian music, food, fashion, culture and a lot more. Catc ...