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| Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
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Economy / Italy’s exports surge as foreign investment falls
Record exports and near-record employment boost Italy’s economic standing, but falling foreign investment exposes persistent structural weaknesses.
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Marmolada glacier loses 9 hectares in a single year
The latest glaciological survey reveals an alarming retreat of the Marmolada Glacier in the Dolomites, losing 9 hectares in a year and putting its long-term survival on borrowed time.
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Television / AI humanoid robot Jeeves joins Italian TV
The robot’s debut on “Forum” sparks a wider debate over artificial intelligence, human dignity, democracy and the future of work.
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Migration / 6.6 million Italians now live abroad
The number of Italians overseas reached a record at the end of 2025, driven largely by citizenship acquisitions among descendants of Italian emigrants.
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Ports / Geopolitical tensions put the Mediterranean back at the centre of trade
Italian ports handled more than 510 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, as shifting global routes strengthen the Mediterranean’s strategic role despite weaker traffic at Trieste.
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Construction / Italian company wins record contract for New York skyscraper
Somec’s US subsidiary will build the façade of 350 Park Avenue, one of Manhattan’s most ambitious new towers designed by Foster + Partners.
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Italian families face steep expenses for the 2026/2027 school year
As the new academic year kicks off, families across Italy are grappling with soaring costs for textbooks, supplies, and transit, fueling a fierce debate over consumer estimates and state support.
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Cars / Italdesign moves from Audi to AI giant UST
The Indian-American technology company acquires a majority stake in the iconic Italian design firm, combining its automotive heritage with AI and digital engineering.
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Soccer / Inzaghi’s 47-match unbeaten run ends as Al-Hilal fans turn on him
The Saudi club’s 2-0 defeat to Neom ends the Italian coach’s long unbeaten streak and prompts angry reactions from supporters.
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Education / Italian schools face growing risks from floods and ageing buildings
A new report warns that hundreds of schools are vulnerable to floods and landslides, while high temperatures and outdated facilities put students at risk.
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Healthcare / Naples-designed app joins WHO digital infrastructure
Universal Doctor helps sick travellers connect with doctors in their own language and could reduce pressure on emergency departments worldwide.
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Swearing off limits: Italian motorcyclist fined €102 for cursing after near-miss
A near-miss with a distracted pedestrian in Venice cost a young scooter rider a hefty fine, not for reckless driving, but for a loud, colorful curse word uttered right in front of the local police.
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Assistant priest signs as striker for Italian lower-league club
Soccer is often called a religion, but in a small town in Abruzzo, that metaphor became literal after a local third-division team signed the village curate as their newest forward.
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Renaissance / Isabella d’Este’s letters set to go online
A new Italian-US partnership will make thousands of digitised documents from the Renaissance noblewoman’s correspondence accessible to researchers worldwide.
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