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| Monday, December 15, 2025 |
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Cigarette prices set to rise from 2026 as excise duties increase
The government’s budget plans phased tax hikes through 2028, affecting traditional tobacco as well as e-cigarettes and vaping products.
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Christmas security alert raised across Italy
Authorities tighten checks, boost police presence, and focus on lone-wolf threats and sensitive targets ahead of the holidays.
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Giorgia Meloni auctions gifts received from world leaders
The Italian Prime Minister puts 273 diplomatic gifts up for sale, citing high costs of storage and maintenance, with expected proceeds of up to €800,000.
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Fiat Grande Panda among seven finalists for Car of the Year
International jury selects finalists after rigorous tests of handling, acceleration, and braking; winner to be announced at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9.
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Italian exorcism documentary climbs U.S. box office
“Libera Nos – Il Trionfo sul Male” ranks eighth among independent releases in the U.S., earning acclaim for its sensitive and compelling portrayal of exorcism.
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Nearly 70% of Italian teens play video games, half also gamble
Study reveals a link between online gaming spending and risky gambling behaviors among adolescents aged 15–19.
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Lombardy to recruit nurses from Uzbekistan to address shortages
The “Inferm-East” initiative will bring 210 Uzbek nurses in 2026, with plans to reach 3,000 in the coming years, tackling a critical staffing crisis in regional hospitals.
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Flu cases near four million in Italy, children hit hardest
The influenza curve continues to rise, with the highest incidence among children under four and regional hotspots in Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Sardinia.
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Biathlon: Lisa Vittozzi’s return to glory after nearly two tears
The Italian delivers a flawless pursuit in Hochfilzen, winning the World Cup race after a long injury layoff and confirming her comeback at the highest level.
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Entrepreneur lands helicopter on ski slopes and goes skiing, again
Eight months after the Madonna di Campiglio case, the man repeats the incident at Maniva Pass, facing new fines and possible suspension of his pilot’s license.
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81.6% of Italians own a home, the highest level since 2012
The result comes amidst internal mobility affecting approximately 1.4 million people annually.
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Volleyball / Club World Championships in Brazil, two Italian teams reach the final and Scandicci takes the title
The Savino Del Bene Scandicci team defeated Prosecco DOC Imoco Conegliano 3 sets to 1
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Seeing Italy by Train: 50 Railroad Adventures in a Best-Selling Book
Jean-Baptiste Bonaventure's book has attracted considerable attention in bookstores.
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Liguria, discovering the Genoa Boat Show
Marina Stella, general director of Confindustria Nautica, described the event, universally recognized as a jewel of Made in Italy.
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