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| Monday, September 21, 2026 |
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Politics / Meloni announces limits on foreign pupils and a school hijab and burqa ban
The prime minister says the government will introduce limits on foreign students per class and restrictions on burqas and hijabs in schools.
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“Sounds of Loss”: Vatican installation commemorates war victims with 1,096 haunting audio echoes
On the International Day of Peace, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is hosting "Sounds of Loss", a powerful sound installation by German filmmaker Philip Gröning that translates the devastating human cost of global conflicts into a rhythmic sequence of clicks and strikes, symbolizing a life lost every 2.6 minutes.
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Technology / AI chatbots are replacing the raised hand in Italian classrooms
A student survey found that two-thirds turn to chatbots for help with schoolwork, while only 8% ask their teachers for clarification.
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Italian politician Mario Adinolfi sent to prison after violating house arrest with social media use
Conservative Italian public figure Mario Adinolfi has been transferred from house arrest to a prison cell after authorities caught him violating terms of his detention by posting on social media, compounding ongoing legal troubles that include fraud and financial offenses.
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Vatican / Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent international support for Somalia
After the Angelus, the Pope highlighted the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis and appealed for greater international assistance, particularly for women and children.
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Education / Italian students enjoy some of Europe’s longest summer holidays
Summer breaks last more than 12 weeks on average, with the country’s climate and limited air conditioning making shorter holidays difficult to introduce.
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Health / Italy leads Europe in daily fruit consumption
More than half of Italians report eating fruit every day, the highest share in the EU and well above the European average.
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Education / University of Calabria reaches Italy’s top spot in Shanghai ranking
The university ranks among the world’s top 150 in computer science and engineering, building on five decades of research in computing and artificial intelligence.
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Research / AI helps predict which animals could host future viruses
A Sapienza University study uses machine learning to uncover hidden links between mammals and viruses, helping researchers identify potential zoonotic threats.
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Space / Leonardo leads study for Europe’s Earth observation service
The Italian group will assess the architecture of a new EU satellite service designed to strengthen strategic autonomy, security and the use of Earth observation data.
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Real estate / Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti’s Rome villa returns to the market
The historic Appian Way residence, once home to the legendary couple, is on sale for an estimated €15–20 million.
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Art / Artissima brings 183 galleries from around the world to Turin
The 33rd edition will bring galleries from 35 countries to Turin, with a strong international presence and a focus on experimentation and emerging artists
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Rome’s historic Capannelle racetrack celebrates its centenary in grand style
Drawing a crowd of 5,000 spectators, Rome's historic Capannelle Racetrack celebrated the centenary of its iconic 1926 Art Nouveau grandstands, marking a major milestone in its revival and its ambition to bring premier European racing back to the Italian capital.
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Filippo Ganna wins silver in thrilling time trial at Montreal Cycling World Championships
Italian cycling star Filippo Ganna powered through a stunning comeback to claim a silver medal in the individual time trial at the UCI World Championships in Montreal, finishing behind powerhouse Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel.
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