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| Thursday, January 8, 2026 |
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Jubilee 2025 concludes as 33.5 million pilgrims visit Rome
The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica closes, marking the end of the year-long event attended by faithful from 185 countries.
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Inflation picks up in December 2025: consumer goods prices accelerate
ISTAT reports a 1.2% annual increase, with food, household, and personal care items leading the rise at year-end.
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Man apprehended in Brescia area for Bologna train conductor killing
Marin Jelenik, 36, was arrested in Desenzano del Garda in connection with the murder of Alessandro Ambrosio.
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Rome paralyzed by severe weather on Epiphany: mayor bans all public events
Heavy rains and flooding on January 6th prompt closures of parks, cemeteries, and riverbanks, with safety measures issued for residents.
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MSC Magnifica embarks on the longest cruise ever: 132 days around the world
The record-breaking voyage from Genoa will visit 46 destinations across 33 countries, taking passengers through the Mediterranean, Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean.
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“The Popes’ Designer” expands into fragrances
Filippo Sorcinelli, famed for papal vestments, grows his Lavs brand with a booming fragrance business while celebrating 25 years in sacred fashion.
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Electric car sales surge 46% in Italy, but the country still trails Europe
Italian registrations hit 94,230 in 2025, with Tesla Model 3 leading sales, yet France, Germany, Spain, and the UK maintain higher market shares.
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Astronomers identify first “ghost galaxy”
Cloud-9, a dark matter halo 14 million light-years away, becomes the first confirmed candidate for a RELHIC, a starless “failed galaxy.”
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“The Country of Biodiversity”: National Geographic exhibition returns to Rome
The display showcases Italian natural heritage through 50 evocative photographs, highlighting the human impact on biodiversity.
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Hiroshi Shimada takes the helm at Daikin Italy
Shimada succeeds Geert Vos as CEO and President, committing to continuity with a renewed focus on innovation and the market.
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Stellantis car production falls 25% in 2025, Union warns
Stellantis’ total production fell 20% in 2025, with passenger cars down 24.5% and commercial vehicles down 13.5%, according to the metalworkers’ union.
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Soccer / Edoardo Bove eyes career abroad following cardiac arrest
After collapsing on the pitch due to cardiac arrest in December 2024, Edoardo Bove recovers and looks for opportunities outside Italy, where regulations allow athletes with cardiac devices to compete.
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British cyclist Simon Yates announces surprise retirement at 33
Simon Yates retires unexpectedly at 33 after a season that included Giro d’Italia victory and a Tour de France stage win.
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