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| Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
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Mattarella greenlights constitutional reform proposal
President Sergio Mattarella approves the presentation of a constitutional bill for direct election of the Prime Minister, government stability, and abolition of life senators, as proposed by the Meloni government.
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AC Milan's Florenzi investigated in soccer betting scandal
The Turin prosecutor's office expands the football betting scandal investigation to include AC Milan defender Alessandro Florenzi, adding to the list of players under scrutiny.
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3 Michelin Stars for the first time to a restaurant in the South
The three-starred chefs, which were twelve, have now become thirteen according to the 69th edition of the Micheline Guide Italy.
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EU adjusts Italy's GDP forecast: Growth at 0.7% for 2023
The European Commission revises Italy's economic growth projection to 0.7% for 2023, lowering the forecast, while anticipating a rise to 0.9% in 2024.
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Meloni unveils merit revolution to drive Italian progress
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outlines the merit revolution to focus on competence and skills, emphasizing a shift from the notion of "one is worth one”.
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Antitrust fines: energy companies penalized over €15 million
The Italian Competition Authority imposes fines exceeding €15 million on Enel Energia, Eni Plenitude, Acea Energia, Iberdrola Clienti Italia, Dolomiti Energia, and Edison Energia for aggressive commercial tactics.
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Away from Russian gas: second large regasification unit in Ravenna to meet Italian needs
The new contribution makes it possible to diversify sources in the face of declining domestic demand.
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Italy in Space: a satellite factory among the largest in Europe is taking shape in Rome
The area will house JointLab, a space for small and medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups in direct contact with the supply chain.
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Church Biz: Opus Dei sells a castle on Lake Como to luxury group LVMH
The figure for any transaction is not yet known, but persistent rumors are circulating that value the castle at around 50 million euros.
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Think Forestry, Intesa Sanpaolo’s project to plant 100 million trees
For the first time, an Italian bank is directly engaging and activating the business system toward a path of sustainable development aimed at achieving the goal of zero emissions.
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Meloni-Zelensky telephone call: confirmed support for reaching peace
Ukraine PM thanked Meloni and the Italian government for their effective support to Ukrainian institutions and people.
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Food prices see first fall after 2 years, driven by vegetables
The sharp decline in vegetables fell as much as 2.4 percent in October compared to September.
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Italy faces extended warm spell; 2023 on track to break heat records
Italy experiences unseasonably high temperatures, with chances of extreme heat until Christmas, contributing to the likelihood of 2023 becoming the hottest year on record.
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Strike duration halved after Salvini's intervention
Transport Minister Salvini halves the duration of the general strike called by CGIL and UIL unions for trains, buses, and ships, responding to a request from the Guarantee Commission.
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