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| Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
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Landslide in Niscemi: mortgage payments suspended as government weighs further aid
Rome announces emergency measures for residents and businesses affected by a growing landslide in southern Sicily.
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Trevi Fountain introduces €2 tickets amid record crowds and controversy
Rome moves to curb overcrowding and fund conservation, but the new fee for tourists sparks criticism from the tourism sector and consumer groups.
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Italy moves to tackle knife crime in schools, metal detectors considered
A new government directive allows schools to request metal detectors amid growing concerns over youth violence.
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Crans-Montana tragedy / Italian investigators ready to deploy as Swiss decision looms
Italian prosecutors await final approval from Switzerland to join the investigation into the deadly nightclub fire.
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Major anti-drug operation in Malta: five Italians arrested
Five Italian nationals have been arrested in Malta following a large-scale police operation targeting drug trafficking and money laundering.
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Industrialists warn: a strong euro and geopolitics are slowing Italy’s economy
Confindustria flags weak production, export pressures, and falling business confidence amid currency strength, global tensions, and rising energy costs.
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Italian household wealth reaches €11,700 billion
Net assets hit a record high in nominal terms in 2024, averaging €199,000 per capita, according to Istat and the Bank of Italy.
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AI and spatial transcriptomics advance Italian brain cancer research
Researchers at the University of Miami reveal how tumor cell positioning drives aggressiveness, opening new paths for targeted therapies.
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Inflation eases, but food prices keep rising
Despite lower headline inflation, staple goods—from coffee and chocolate to eggs and beef—continue to outpace wages, squeezing household purchasing power.
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Italian computer science Professor named ACM Fellow
Paolo Ferragina of the Sant’Anna School of Pisa is recognized for groundbreaking work in data structures and algorithms, joining the world’s top computing scholars.
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Organic acacia honey arrives in 800 McDonald’s restaurants in Italy
The fast-food giant partners with Italian organic producers, purchasing 8 tons of honey to support the national beekeeping supply chain.
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Korean investors become the new farmers in Brunello’s Montalcino
A London-based family acquires a historic estate, adding to the growing presence of foreign ownership in one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions.
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Vinitaly leaves Verona and debuts in New York City
In 2026, the world’s largest wine fair lands in the Big Apple, targeting one of the most strategic wine markets in the United States.
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Farewell to Franco Menichelli, Italy’s gymnastics legend
The “Blue Angel” of artistic gymnastics, five-time Olympic medalist, leaves an enduring legacy both as a champion and coach.
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