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| Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
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Politics / Italy’s new electoral law could turn the ballot into a “giant eye test”
The centre-right reform would introduce huge ballots packed with more than 100 candidates and a 70-seat bonus for the winning coalition.
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Italian PM Meloni weighs fuel tax relief as EU debates inflationary pressure
Speaking at the Med9 summit in Croatia, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed soaring energy costs and announced that the government is eyeing a €160 million reserve to cut fuel taxes. Meanwhile, energy giant Eni has stepped in with a price cap to protect consumers from extreme market spikes.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for unity on the 100th World Mission Sunday
The Pope urges Catholics around the world to stand together in support of the most vulnerable, marking a century of the Church’s World Mission Sunday.
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Vinitaly USA puts Italy’s €3.1 billion wine tourism market in the spotlight
The New York event will showcase Italian wine and food tourism as demand grows for experiences rooted in local identity and territory.
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Nearly a third of Italian households cut food spending amid persistent inflation
A new report from Italy's national statistics agency reveals that persistent high living costs are forcing families to make painful cutbacks on essentials like groceries and clothing. While average monthly consumption figures appear stable on paper, wealth disparities mean the majority of families live well below the mean.
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Palermo / First Communion and Confirmation on the same day sparked business protests
The bishop’s decision aims to ease the financial burden on families, but restaurants and other local businesses say they could lose millions in revenue.
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Health / Rome tests bacteria to stop tiger mosquitoes reproducing
A first-of-its-kind European trial cut viable tiger mosquito eggs by 88%, offering a chemical-free way to tackle a species that can spread serious diseases.
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Daughter of EU founding father: prominent Italian journalist and writer Barbara Spinelli dies at 80
Barbara Spinelli, a towering figure in Italian journalism, essayist, and fierce pro-European advocate, has passed away in Rome at 80. The daughter of EU founding father Altiero Spinelli, she spent decades writing for top publications like La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera and served as an independent Member of the European Parliament.
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Art / Stolen Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse return to Parma museum
Three paintings worth around €9 million were recovered months after a dramatic heist and are back on display at the Magnani Rocca Foundation.
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Books / Italian publishing breaks records abroad and rebounds at home
Italian publishers sold a record 8,645 translation rights in 2025, while domestic book sales also returned to growth in the first nine months of 2026.
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Rome / €400 million plan aims to make the Tiber swimmable by 2032
A major river restoration project will target pollution and water quality between Ponte Milvio and Ponte dell’Industria, with pilot bathing areas planned from 2031.
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Research / Peter the virtual spider helps tackle arachnophobia
A free tool developed by the University of Pisa uses virtual reality to measure how people avoid spiders and help clinicians tailor treatment.
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Remembering Michele Beltramone and his iconic rotating house
Michele Beltramone, an Italian craftsman known for designing and building a remarkable rotating house on a Piedmont hillside, has died at 91. Operating with only an elementary school education, Beltramone engineered the mushroom-shaped home to turn on a bed of steel balls, ensuring it constantly chased the sun.
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