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Violence / Female homicide victims fall 13% in Italy
In the first nine months of 2026, 67 women were killed, down from 77 in the same period last year, according to Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi.
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Budget / Banks to contribute €5 billion to Italy’s 2027 budget
The €23.5 billion package allocates around €5 billion to families and social spending, alongside measures for defence, infrastructure and healthcare
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Politics / Mattarella warns Parliament over the proliferation of national days
The President has urged lawmakers to curb the growing number of commemorative days, now numbering 51, warning that they lack consistent criteria.
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Tourism / Italy’s tourism industry set to reach €40.7 billion as AI gains ground
The accommodation sector is expected to grow 5% in 2026, while 42% of travellers already use artificial intelligence for travel-related tasks.
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Cinema / Italian special effects pioneer Carlo Rambaldi gets a Hollywood star
The Oscar-winning creator, known for his work on ‘E.T.’ and ‘Alien’, receives a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Mental health / AC Milan takes its mental health campaign to the Europa League
The club is teaming up with the Madhappy Foundation and UEFA Take Care to promote psychological well-being, particularly among young people.
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Culture / Pordenone prepares for its year as Italy’s Capital of Culture
The 2027 programme includes more than 50 exhibitions, concerts and projects designed to promote creativity, inclusion and urban renewal.
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Tourism / Ryanair invests $200 million in a new Rimini base
The summer 2027 expansion will add five international destinations, two aircraft and more than 600,000 seats, more than doubling capacity compared with summer 2025.
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Climate / Extreme heat threatens 3.7 million overnight stays in Italy
Rising temperatures could cost Italian tourism €214 million in annual visitor spending, with southern Italy expected to account for 36% of the losses.
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Science / Dogs link sounds to shapes, study finds
Researchers at the University of Parma found that dogs tended to look at round shapes when hearing “Bouba” and angular ones when hearing “Kiki”, suggesting the sound-shape effect extends beyond humans.
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Drugs / 92 new substances identified in Italy
The Italian Society of Addiction Disorders (SIPaD) paints a picture of a healthcare system under severe strain.
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Parolin: “If necessary, the pontificate can be adjusted”
Pope Leo XIV’s medical bulletin reported that a chest X-ray showed good recovery in the lung that underwent surgery, and that his postoperative recovery was progressing normally.
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Fault in air traffic control network slows flights across Italy
The problem, detected overnight, affected systems used by ENAV, Italy’s air navigation service provider, which manages air traffic services and coordinates the work of air traffic controllers.
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Couple found decapitated in Modena area; woman's son detained
The suspect, Daniele Tavoni, underwent extensive questioning and other investigative procedures as law enforcement officers remained near the property throughout the night.
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