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| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
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Politics / Meloni hails Italy’s progress in implementing EU recovery plan
The prime minister highlights 1,600 new community healthcare facilities, expanded hospital capacity and €60 billion in investments activated through agreements with regional governments.
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Industry / Former Ilva steelworks faces decisive test over its future
Italy seeks to preserve steel production and thousands of jobs at the Taranto plant while addressing environmental and health concerns.
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Milan court orders release of activist accused of inciting protests
A judge denied pre-trial detention for 30-year-old Youssef Siher, ruling that his online posts were constitutionally protected political dissent.
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Sport / Tennis and padel overtake soccer in Italian membership for the first time
The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation recorded 1.16 million registered members in 2024, surpassing soccer’s 1.12 million as total sports memberships reached a record 6.07 million.
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Tennis / Jannik Sinner defends young prodigies: Let the kids play
The World No. 1 dismisses concerns over early fame, citing stars like Lamine Yamal and Kimi Antonelli to argue that talent should never be held back.
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Economy / Italy’s recovery shows signs of progress but growth remains fragile
European recovery funds are supporting infrastructure and innovation, but weak demand, high energy costs, public debt and bureaucracy continue to weigh on the country’s economic outlook.
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Food / Truckers’ protests threaten Italy’s buffalo mozzarella supply chain
Transport blockades and rising diesel costs caused estimated losses of nearly €3 million in 24 hours, leaving around one million litres of buffalo milk unprocessed and disrupting deliveries of the protected cheese.
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Technology / Italy gets more connected, but digital services lag behind
A new I-COM report finds that growing internet access has yet to translate into widespread use of digital services, highlighting persistent gaps in skills, technology adoption and digital awareness.
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Luxury / Prada grows 15% as it looks to the US amid global luxury slowdown
The group reported €4.54 billion in revenue in the first nine months of 2026, with the Americas emerging as its strongest region.
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Food / Italy’s vegan population reaches two million, up fivefold since 2014
Vegans now account for 3.2% of Italian adults, while demand for more visible plant-based options is pushing restaurants and specialist services to make vegan dining easier to find.
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Cinema / Rome strengthens its global role in film and television
The 2026 MIA audiovisual market attracted more than 630 project applications from 83 countries, highlighting Italy’s ambitions to draw international productions and investment.
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Music / Sanremo Giovani: 15 young talents ready to compete for a place at the Festival
Fifteen emerging artists are competing for a chance to perform at Italy’s iconic Sanremo Festival, set for February 16–20, 2027.
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Olive pit magic: Italian researcher wins national award for upcycling food waste
Francesca Trevisiol’s doctoral thesis unlocks functional ingredients from olive stones, turning agricultural waste into a sustainable win for the food industry.
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Culture rules as summer tourism in Italy closes up 1.8%
Cooling inflation and steady travel costs draw 18.5 million international visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences.
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