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| Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
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Nuclear / Italy set to green-light nuclear power by September
The government aims to approve legislation reviving nuclear power, with new reactors seen as a complement to renewables and a way to reduce energy dependence.
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Energy / Rising power costs put Italy’s summer hospitality under pressure
Higher gas prices are driving electricity costs up by as much as 50%, hitting hotels and restaurants during the busiest season.
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Venice / Murano glass lights up the world
Venice Glass Week returns in September with more than 200 events, while twelve new Murano chandeliers transform Piazza San Marco into a showcase for contemporary glass art.
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Politics / Brothers of Italy highlights Meloni government’s record
The ruling party highlights stronger employment, lower unemployment, falling deficits and reduced migrant arrivals among the government’s main achievements since 2022.
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Defence / Leonardo supplies Brazil with new Centauro II vehicles
The Italian defence giant signs its first production contract with Brazil for seven 8x8 armoured vehicles, part of a 98-unit programme.
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Pizza / Catania restaurateur rejects free dinner for an influencer
A €60 unpaid bill involving an influencer with 400,000 followers sparks a debate over whether social media exposure should ever replace paying for a meal.
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Cuisine / Italian cooking blends science, tradition and innovation
Italy’s hotel schools are bringing biology, chemistry and physics into the kitchen, training a new generation of chefs to innovate while preserving culinary heritage.
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Autostrada / German tourist drives 50 kilometres the wrong way between Florence and Bologna
A dramatic chase on the A1 ends after a heavily intoxicated driver is stopped by Highway Police in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.
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Science / Italian researchers make rare genetic disorders easier to diagnose
A study by the Universities of Verona and Turin shows that long-read DNA sequencing could identify complex genetic disorders with a single test.
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Formula One / Monza Grand Prix sells out as Antonelli leads the championship
The sold-out Italian Grand Prix returns to the Temple of Speed, with home favourite Kimi Antonelli arriving as championship leader.
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Religion / Enzo Bianchi, founder of Bose ecumenical community, dies at 83
The monk and theologian founded one of Europe’s most innovative Christian monastic communities and became a prominent voice on Christianity in Italy.
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Vatican / Theology commission defines “sin against Creation” in new ecological document
The International Theological Commission has published a document calling for a spiritual and cultural conversion in response to the environmental crisis and highlighting the moral dimension of ecological damage.
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Healthcare / Italy’s public health system faces funding crisis as spending falls to G7 low
Italy spends just 6.2% of GDP on public healthcare, the lowest share among G7 countries, as long waiting lists and emergency department pressures increasingly affect patients.
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Science / Italian-led study reveals how mosses can help capture carbon
Researchers have discovered how Sphagnum mosses can absorb carbon dioxide even underwater, offering new insights into the resilience of peatlands and potential environmental restoration strategies.
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