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| Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
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From risk to recovery: Italy’s Bond spread narrows
Italy’s bond spread with Germany has fallen to its lowest level in over a decade thanks to rating upgrades and shifting sentiment in Europe. Markets now view Italian debt as safer, easing pressure on public finances and strengthening investor confidence.
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Why Europe is alarmed by Italy’s gold debate
Italy’s attempt to reaffirm state ownership over central bank gold has unsettled EU authorities. Behind the legal language lies a wider dispute over sovereignty, monetary rules, and the future of the euro system.
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Italians are talking to the web, not searching it
ChatGPT is now Italy’s leading AI gateway to the internet, signaling a major shift in online behavior. As conversational tools replace traditional search habits, AI is becoming part of daily digital life.
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Milan-Cortina 2026: Italy’s champions ignite the Olympic torch journey
From Paltrinieri to Tamberi, Italy’s top athletes launch the torch’s journey across the country ahead of the Winter Games.
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Italy to refund drivers for motorway delays
Italy will introduce automatic toll refunds from 2026 for drivers delayed by major roadworks or traffic shutdowns. Compensation may reach 100% of the toll paid.
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Ten European banks launch Qivalis, the first euro stablecoin
UniCredit, ING, BNP Paribas and others join forces to create a blockchain-based digital payment standard set to debut in 2026.
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Alibaba challenges Meta–Luxottica with €230 AI smart glasses
The new Quark AI Glasses, powered by Alibaba’s Qwen technology, hit China’s major e-commerce platforms, intensifying competition in the fast-growing smart eyewear market.
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Liceo Ferrari (Este) named Italy’s top school in new Eduscopio rankings
Performance data from 1.3 million graduates place the science-focused institute above Milan and Rome’s leading classical and scientific high schools.
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A2A commits €7 billion to accelerate Italy’s energy transition
The company’s first Climate Transition Plan sets ambitious 2035 milestones and a long-term vision for full decarbonization.
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"The Immediate Sacred": Scorsese and Pasolini on cinema and spirituality
At Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica, a unique event revisits Pasolini’s “Gospel According to Matthew” and its enduring influence on Scorsese’s filmmaking.
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Virtual reality enters Rome’s property market
The city’s first VR experience for under-construction homes reshapes how buyers explore, compare, and personalize future living spaces.
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World’s first seismic test on a 3D-printed building
The University of Chieti-Pescara simulates a 7.2-magnitude earthquake to assess the structural limits and future standards of 3D-printed construction.
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Impressionism and beyond: 52 masterpieces from Detroit to Rome
At the Ara Pacis, a rare selection of European works retraces the artistic revolutions that shaped modern painting between the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Genoa unveils new Columbus Room at the Museo del Mare
A modern, interactive exhibition traces the explorer’s voyages, instruments, and global impact, featuring rare documents, artworks, and immersive installations.
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