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| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
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Justice / Three Egyptian officers sentenced to 10 years for Regeni kidnapping
An Italian court convicts three members of Egypt’s security apparatus over the 2016 kidnapping of Giulio Regeni, while a fourth defendant is acquitted.
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France to hand over secret files on the 1980 Ustica air disaster
Decades after a mysterious plane crash claimed 81 lives off the coast of Italy, a diplomatic breakthrough from Paris is giving prosecutors new momentum to reopen the investigation.
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Far-right extremism is not Christian: Pope Leo XIV delivers a blunt warning in France
Wrapping up a landmark apostolic journey, the pontiff condemned the weaponization of faith by nationalist groups, defended artificial intelligence warnings, and called for peace in Ukraine.
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Italian governing coalition secures Calabrian special election as general Vannacci tests new movement
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s center-right alliance scored a decisive victory in a southern House district, while a controversial right-wing nationalist general tested his political footprint.
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A rare family affair: two brothers start for Italy’s national soccer team 110 years later
In a stunning 4-1 Nations League rout of Turkey, Pio and Sebastiano Esposito became the first brothers to start a match together for the Azzurri since 1915.
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Sports / Eight new disciplines join Italy’s official sports register
From yoga and drone racing to Tchoukball and Padbol, eight unusual sports will now enjoy the same benefits as recognised amateur sports organisations.
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Wealth / Italian household wealth grows as inequality widens
Italian households held €11.3 trillion in net wealth in 2025, but the richest 5% owned more than half of the total.
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Genoa Boat Show returns with 1,000 boats and 215 new launches
The 66th edition opens on October 1 with exhibitors from 45 countries, a larger waterfront and a growing line-up of luxury yachts and multihulls.
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Technology / Italy’s data centre boom hits energy and regulatory roadblocks
The number of centres has risen to 209, with massive new capacity planned, but high energy costs, grid connections and lengthy approvals are slowing expansion.
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Culture / FAI Autumn Days open 700 hidden treasures across Italy
The October event will open hundreds of little-known and normally inaccessible sites in 350 towns, celebrating Italy’s heritage and craftsmanship.
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Economy / Italy’s blue economy counts 250,000 businesses
The maritime sector employs more than 1.1 million people and generates €225 billion in direct and indirect value across the Italian economy.
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Running / Rome 15K brings thousands of runners through the heart of the capital
The November 8 race will take runners past Piazza Venezia, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona and the Colosseum, with more than 5,000 participants expected.
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Scams / 1.8 million Italians targeted by bank fraud
Bank scams have cost Italians more than €1.1 billion, with fake emails, text messages and AI-powered voice cloning making fraud increasingly difficult to spot.
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Milan / Adam Sandler turns a basketball game into a viral moment
The Hollywood star surprised teenagers at Parco Sempione by joining their game during a sports event in the city.
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