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| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
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Ukraine / Lavrov attacks Italian and Finnish leaders, dismissing ceasefire demands as strategic stall tactics
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Italian and Finnish leaders of demanding an immediate ceasefire simply to buy time for Ukraine to rearm.
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Business / Italy counts 4.6 million micro-enterprises as financial skills improve
A Bank of Italy survey finds that 45% of micro-entrepreneurs have strong financial literacy, with knowledge linked to healthier business practices.
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Italian soccer vanishes from the Ballon d'Or
Penalized by missing two consecutive World Cups, Italy's presence on the global stage has now shrunk to near insignificance.
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Soccer / CONI rejects request to dismiss Malagò’s FIGC election case
The sports prosecutor has asked for further clarification over Giovanni Malagò’s eligibility, leaving the dispute in the hands of sports justice.
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Publishing / Italian media seeks new ways to reverse its decline
A new industry study argues that quality, verification and context will become increasingly valuable as technology makes content production cheaper.
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Soccer / Como gives Champions League seats to its oldest fans
Club executives are giving up their places to supporters aged 75 and over for Como’s historic European debut, celebrating decades of loyalty.
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Rome / Teatro dell’Opera opens its new season with Stravinsky
Rome’s Opera House unveils a rich 2026/27 programme featuring major international stars, new productions and the return of “The Rake’s Progress” after nearly 60 years.
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Infrastructure / Italy invests €11 billion in greener transport
The plan includes sustainable railways, port upgrades and the Brenner Base Tunnel, with a focus on cutting emissions and strengthening cross-border connections.
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Technology / Bologna emerges as Italy’s AI and data centre capital
Backed by nearly €1.3 billion in EU and NRRP funding, Italy is expanding its computing infrastructure as businesses prepare to increase AI investment.
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Science / Young Italian researchers win major prize for earthquake research
Matteo Scarponi and Davide Zaccagnino receive the 2026 Enzo Boschi Prize for innovative work on seismology, earthquake physics and seismic risk.
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Research / Our brains use the body to read ambiguous emotions
A study by researchers from Padua and Parma shows that facial sensorimotor systems play a key role in understanding unclear expressions.
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Rome / Trajan’s Baths reopen after major restoration
The restored complex on the Oppian Hill reveals ancient frescoes, mosaics and new archaeological discoveries alongside improved visitor spaces.
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Supermarket shopping: Veneto named Italy’s most affordable region
Home to top-ranked discount chains and the nation's cheapest brand-name supermarket, the region offers significant relief to household budgets.
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Venice / The historic art collection of Boston banker Daniel Sargent Curtis goes to auction
Selected masterpieces from Palazzo Barbaro's Curtis Collection - featuring Venetian, Emilia, and Asian art - will be auctioned by Wannenes on September 29.
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