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| Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
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Cybersecurity / Italy leads the world in companies paying ransomware
Nearly half of Italian businesses surveyed were hit by ransomware, and 87% of affected companies paid to regain access to their systems.
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Cinema / “Naza” tops the Italian box office
The Venice-winning documentary has extended its theatrical run after topping the Italian box office and selling out screenings across the country.
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Cardinal Zuppi concludes third humanitarian mission to Moscow
The Pope's special envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, wraps up talks in Russia focusing on prisoners of war and displaced children.
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AstraZeneca invests €66 million in Italian clinical research
The investment will fund 71 new clinical trials across more than 200 Italian research and healthcare centres over the next three years.
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Food / Piadina takes Manhattan with a new Bryant Park opening
Piadi opens its second New York location just seven months after entering the US, bringing a taste of Romagna to the heart of Midtown.
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Fuel / 43% of Italians are cutting back on car use
High fuel prices are pushing families to reduce driving, travel and other everyday expenses, with 71% planning further cuts in the coming months.
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Passalacqua named among the World's top five Hotels
Lake Como's Passalacqua claims fifth place globally and best European hotel honors in the 2026 World's 50 Best Hotels awards.
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White truffle season kicks off in Piedmont
Alba launches its iconic autumn truffle season with the traditional "Truffle New Year" and the upcoming 96th International White Truffle Fair.
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Basketball / NBA prepares to bring a new European league to life
The proposed NBA Europe could launch by the end of 2027 with 16 teams, linking major European cities and potentially reshaping the continent’s basketball landscape.
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Keith Haring retrospective opens at Palazzo Braschi in Rome
Over 140 works by the iconic street artist arrive at Rome's Museo di Roma in Palazzo Braschi for a major exhibition running through April 2027.
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Energy / Where solidarity meets energy efficiency: Casa Futuro
The project has transformed the KIM Association’s Rome headquarters with solar panels, EV charging and cleaner vehicles, redirecting savings to care services.
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AI / 75% of Italian public employees already use artificial intelligence
A government survey finds that most public workers see AI as useful for automation and data analysis, while training is becoming central to its adoption.
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Cinema / Turin turns into Paris for Adam Sandler’s new comedy
The Italian city is doubling as the French capital for the filming of “Grown Ups 3”, with Sandler, Chris Rock and Kevin James among the stars on set.
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Education / Fewer textbooks leave students struggling with complex subjects
University professors say students are reading less and relying more on slides and summaries, with analytical and critical-thinking skills suffering as a result.
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