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| Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
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Combating tax evasion: the state recovers €7.8 billion in six months
Italy’s first-half 2025 tax and social security revenues surged by €33.8 billion, reflecting strong enforcement and regional gains.
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West Nile virus, two more victims in Lazio
As of early 2025, there are 182 confirmed West Nile virus positives in Lazio.
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Tragedy at the Colosseum: tour guide Giovanna Giomarino dies on duty
Her sudden passing sparks grief in the cultural world and renews calls from unions and officials to improve safety and working conditions in the sector.
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Eviction of the Leoncavallo Social Center in Milan begins
Leoncavallo had been occupying these spaces since 1994, after moving from its historic headquarters on Leoncavallo Street, which had been active since 1975.
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Italian climber dies while trying to rescue a colleague on Pobeda Peak
The Italian, suffering from hypothermia and severe frostbite on his hands, reportedly died of cerebral edema.
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Living in good health: Italians enjoy six more healthy years than the European average
In 2023, Italians spent an average of 69.1 years in good health, second only to Malta and well above the EU average.
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Italian government bonds increasingly attractive to foreign investors
Overseas inflows into Italian Treasuries hit their highest levels since 2019, boosted by strong yields, improved ratings, and government stability.
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Italian wine market in crisis: wineries struggle with unsold stock
Italian wineries are burdened with nearly 40 million hectoliters of unsold wine, calling for a 20% cut in production and a focus on long-overdue structural reforms.
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Engineering wins €64 million contract to digitize medical care
Italian-made AI-powered tools to provide personalized treatment recommendations, working with hospitals, universities, and research centers to create a common digital medicine platform.
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Fear at Malpensa airport: man sets fire to a wastebasket at Terminal 1
The flames and thick black smoke immediately caused a stampede of passengers, captured in several videos shared on social media.
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Riccardo Bellini is Valentino’s new CEO
The fashion house announced the appointment, stressing that Bellini's experience in the luxury sector, combined with Alessandro Michele's creative vision, will guide the fashion house's future.
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Bari pasta makers rise in proteste: seizures reignite the dispute over handmade orecchiette
In the heart of the old town, some women blocked the street with their stalls after the Administrative Police seized more than 150 kilos of products because they were put on sale without authorization.
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Environment & Innovation: GPS system helps fishermen track lost nets
An EU-funded project equips nets with acoustic tags, enabling fishermen across the Mediterranean to recover lost gear and protect the maritime environment.
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US Open / Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defend Mixed Doubles crown
The Italian duo repeats last year’s success, overcoming Swiatek and Ruud in a thrilling super tie-break final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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