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| Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
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Mattarella signs law creating national holiday for St. Francis but flags inconsistencies
Italy’s President has approved the law making October 4 a national holiday in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, but urged Parliament to fix legal inconsistencies in the text.
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Meloni welcomes Gaza Peace Deal: All parties must honor the agreement
Italy’s Prime Minister praised the Egypt-brokered deal implementing the first phase of Donald Trump’s peace plan, calling it a crucial step toward ending the Gaza conflict.
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Landini calls for a “solidarity contribution” from Italy’s wealthiest
Ahead of the budget meeting at Palazzo Chigi, the CGIL leader renews his push for a wealth tax on fortunes above €2 million and warns against rising inequality and higher military spending.
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Strike at Venice’s La Fenice over Beatrice Venezi appointment: premiere of Wozzeck at Risk
Workers at Venice’s famed opera house plan to strike over the appointment of conductor Beatrice Venezi as music director, citing lack of experience and transparency.
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Bills: Italy to introduce 24-hour switch for electricity and gas providers by 2026
The reform could revolutionize competition and consumer behavior, with estimated savings of up to €230 per household.
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Istat reports on household consumption: Italians spend more, but buy less
In 2024, average monthly spending reached €2,755, yet rising prices mean families are cutting back on food and beverages.
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Italy to see €21.8 billion investment boom in data centers by 2031
AI and cloud giants, including Microsoft and AWS, drive expansion as the country’s installed capacity is set to quadruple from 2024 to 2028.
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American director Jessie Van Der Vyver wins VerticalMovie award in Rome
His short film ‘One More Time’ was honored at the eighth edition of the international festival dedicated to vertical-format audiovisual storytelling.
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Research reveals how the brain turns emotions into action
A neuroimaging study by the University of Parma and international partners identifies the insula’s key role in translating affective states into motor responses.
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Turin Hosts the GammaDonna 2025 finals celebrating women in innovation
Six entrepreneurs compete for Italy’s “Most Innovative Entrepreneur” title, as part of the “Turin European Capital of Innovation 2024–2025” program.
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Argentina overlooks Soulé, his agent warns: He could play for Italy
After a strong start to the season with Roma, the Italo-Argentine soccer player remains ignored by Scaloni, reopening the door to a possible Azzurri call-up.
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Milan owner Gerry Cardinale to receive Italian citizenship “for special merits”
The Italian government has launched the process to grant citizenship to RedBird founder Gerry Cardinale, citing his social initiatives through sports.
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Giorgio Armani remembered at the opening of “Sport Movies & TV 2025” in Milan
The 43rd edition of the world festival celebrating sports cinema and culture pays tribute to the late designer’s enduring passion for sport, with awards to Fabio Fognini and Ernesto Pellegrini.
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Tzia Verina turns 102: Italy’s oldest beekeeper celebrates in Sardinia
Born in Ales, she has dedicated decades to beekeeping while embodying the traditional values of hard work, family, and community.
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