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| Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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Pope Leo XIV: Loyalty means more than not betraying
At the Angelus, the pontiff urges faithfulness that goes beyond rules, embracing compassion, respect, and shared care.
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano reaches €1 Billion value
Exports, direct sales, and global demand drive the iconic Tuscan wine’s economic boom.
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Exports up 3.3% in a year, tariffs not a threat—for now
Italy outpaces France and Germany as global demand holds strong despite looming US trade barriers.
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Bad Weather: the Love Arch collapses into the sea
Storms and violent waves destroy one of Salento’s most iconic coastal landmarks in Melendugno.
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Dividends for shareholders: Milan among the most generous markets in Europe
After a record-setting 2025, with an aggregate value exceeding €41 billion for the main companies listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, the bar is expected to rise another 4% over the next year, reaching €42.6 billion.
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Oil / U.S. green light: Eni can resume operations in Venezuela
The general licenses are intended to exempt these companies from U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry, which Washington eased following the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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With an average age of 49.1, Italy is Europe’s oldest country
Over the past decade, since 2015, the average age has increased by 2.1 years – a trend common to all countries except Germany and Malta, where it decreased by 0.4 years.
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Olympics: all medal-winning athletes are in the military.
From the Army to the Financial Police, nearly 7 in 10 Italian medalists at Milan-Cortina come from military and police sports groups.
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Brendola: the town hiring “odor sniffers”
Brendola launches an unusual job to track industrial air pollution, using trained human noses.
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Italy says goodbye to legendary voice actor Pino Colizzi
The iconic Italian dubber who brought life to stars in “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather” passes away at 87.
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Wellness tourism nears $20 billion in Italy
From thermal spas to immersive nature retreats, a booming sector reshapes travel and well-being.
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Cuba on its knees, bishops postpone Vatican visit
Energy shortages and deepening economic crisis force Church leaders to delay meeting with the Pope.
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Books / Italo Montemezzi, an Italian musician in New York
Written by Raffaele Mellace and David Chandler, the book reconstructs the artistic journey of Italo Montemezzi, a leading figure of early 20th-century Italian opera.
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Milan-Cortina 2026: Brignone strikes gold again, Vittozzi triumphs in biathlon
Historic double for Italy as Brignone wins giant slalom and Vittozzi claims pursuit gold with flawless shooting.
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