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| Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
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Italian public divided over U.S. foreign policy and Venezuela, new poll shows
A recent Izi poll finds a substantial majority of Italians reject perceived U.S. expansionist aims, while opinions are split on Italy’s stance toward Venezuela and interim measures linked to political developments there.
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Pope meets with families of Crans‑Montana fire victims in Vatican audience
Pope Francis met with relatives of young Italians who died in the devastating New Year’s blaze at a bar in Crans‑Montana, Switzerland. He offered comfort and spiritual support, emphasizing prayer and compassion in the wake of a tragedy that claimed dozens of lives.
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Iran: Italian Senate backs Iranian people, M5S abstains
Bipartisan support contrasts with Five Star Movement’s abstention, sparking political controversy and drawing calls for solidarity from Iranian activists.
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Italian businessman Luigi Gasperin freed in Venezuela, now safe at Italian Embassy
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that 77‑year‑old Luigi Gasperin has been released from Venezuelan custody and is now at the Italian Embassy in Caracas. The veteran entrepreneur had been detained since August 2025 on charges related to explosive materials at his company’s facilities.
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Pandorogate ends: Chiara Ferragni cleared
The influencer is acquitted in Milan over the Pink Christmas Pandoro and Easter egg cases, closing a high-profile chapter in Italian digital controversies.
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Pitti Immagine Uomo returns to Florence with 758 brands
‘Motion’ drives Fall/Winter 2026-27 shows, spotlighting global designers and independent innovators.
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Culinary blogger reports deepfake identity theft
Instagram video uses her image without consent to promote products, sparking police investigation.
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Bologna Airport introduces bodycams for staff
High levels of assaults in 2025 prompt new safety measures to prevent conflicts from escalating.
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Botticelli heads to New York auction
Late-15th-century Madonna panel valued at $4–6 million.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: the Postal Police on the digital front line
Over 51,000 operations against cybercrime, online fraud, and threats to critical infrastructure.
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Italy’s gold and silver sector shines with €9 billion in revenue
Top 101 jewelry producers boost employment and sales, led by Bulgari, Morellato, and PGI.
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Palmeiras unveils 2026 kits honoring Italian heritage
New HOME and AWAY jerseys celebrate the club’s Italian-Brazilian roots while embracing sustainability and modern design.
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Antarctica: world ice archive begins with first Alpine samples
Two precious ice cores from Mont Blanc and the Grand Combin mark the historic launch of the Ice Memory Sanctuary, a permanent Antarctic repository for global glacial heritage.
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Turning the vacuum into an ally: new electrostatic actuators for space robotics
A team led by Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa has developed a new class of electrostatic actuators that leverage the vacuum of space, traditionally seen as hostile, to create lighter, more efficient, and reliable robotic systems. The innovation could transform satellite maintenance, in-orbit assembly, planetary exploration, and even applications in extreme terrestrial environments.
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