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| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
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Italy introduces new measures against juvenile crime and violent protests
The government has created a new offence of violent participation in demonstrations and extended preventive detention measures to minors following unrest in Milan and other cities.
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Italian truckers block Southern highways over fuel costs despite $520 million Government relief package
Even after the government unlocked hundreds of millions in diesel subsidies and thousands of transport applications flooded in, wildcat trucker strikes continue to snarl traffic and strain supply chains across southern Italy.
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Budget / Italy eyes €1.9 billion from public gambling in 2027 budget
The government plans to raise funds by extending expiring gambling concessions and tendering the Gratta e Vinci scratch-card lottery, although the revenue mechanisms have yet to be defined.
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Government and Italian banks clash over multi-billion euro contribution plans
Italy’s upcoming budget framework has sparked a fierce tug-of-war between the government and major banking institutions, with top banking executives pushing back against proposed multi-year revenue levies.
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General Assembly for Workplace Safety: Italy calls for stronger workplace safety protections and prevention
A national assembly in Parliament focused on tougher inspections, technology and AI, and proposals for free legal aid for families of workers killed in workplace accidents.
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Culture / Caserta Royal Palace seeks €20 million in private sponsorships
For the first time, the UNESCO-listed landmark is inviting companies and citizens to fund 17 projects, including climate control for the Royal Apartments and the restoration of historic gardens and structures.
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Religion / Nearly 3,000 foreign priests support Catholic communities across Italy
A new report by Caritas Italiana and Fondazione Migrantes highlights the contribution of international clergy, who serve in 216 of Italy’s 226 dioceses and help sustain local communities.
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Urban regeneration / Milan turns former military barracks into a green community
The redevelopment of the 10-hectare Caserma Mameli will include a 3.5-hectare public park, social housing and around 800 subsidised student beds, opening up a site long closed to the city.
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Milan aims to become Europe’s AI manufacturing hub
The “Officina AI” initiative brings together 19 organisations to help businesses, particularly SMEs, develop AI projects and turn them into industrial applications.
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Pensions / Italy ranks 41st out of 55 countries in global pension index
Italy scored 57.4 out of 100 in the 2026 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, improving slightly on last year but remaining below the European average across all three assessment criteria.
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Tourism / Italy turns cinema into a showcase for its destinations
The "Che spettacolo l’Italia!" initiative will use short promotional films alongside movies and TV productions to encourage visitors to discover the cities, villages and landscapes featured on screen.
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Formula 1 / Antonelli and Wembanyama’s height difference steals the show
A meeting between Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and 2.24-metre NBA star Victor Wembanyama in Austin went viral, with their striking height gap capturing social media attention ahead of the US Grand Prix.
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Rome revives the Cell of Saint Francis in Trastevere ahead of milestone anniversary
Ahead of the 8th centenary of Saint Francis’s death, Rome’s Special Superintendency has unveiled a major restoration of the saint’s historic cell in Trastevere, preserving centuries of Franciscan heritage.
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U.S. style Black Friday rush sparks 3,000 open roles in Italy
As the retail industry gears up for Black Friday and the winter holidays, Italian job agencies report a massive spike in demand for store clerks, warehouse workers, and inventory specialists.
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