Fatal workplace accidents branded a “massacre” by union leader
Italy has recorded five fatal workplace accidents in under 48 hours, prompting fresh calls for urgent reforms as unions warn of a national “massacre”.
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Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience.
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Three workers killed in one day
Three workers lost their lives on Monday in separate accidents across Italy, raising fresh concerns about workplace safety just days after Labour Day. INAIL also released its monthly bulletin showing an 8.47% increase in workplace-related fatalities.
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Sinner ready to focus on tennis at Italian Open
Jannik Sinner says he’s not afraid to return to the court as he prepares to compete at the Italian Open after serving a three-month doping ban.
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Tuttofood 2025 – Innovation in Italy’s Agri-Food Sector
The international food and beverage fair Tuttofood opened this week at Fiera Milano Rho. Organisers and stakeholders praised the event’s role in reaffirming the strength and innovation of Italy’s agri-food sector.
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19 green flags and 9 black flags from Legambiente in Alpine arc
Legambiente’s 2025 “Carovana delle Alpi” report highlights a growing commitment to sustainability across Italy’s Alpine regions. This year, 19 Green Flags were awarded to commendable environmental initiatives, while 9 Black Flags highlighted areas of concern.
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Rosetta Dello Siesto laid to rest beside Andrea Camilleri
On Saturday 3 May, the wife of celebrated Italian author Andrea Camilleri, Rosetta Dello Siesto, was laid to rest in Rome.
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Trump Pope AI image sparks outrage
A digitally altered image of Donald Trump dressed as the pope has caused uproar online. The US president shared it on his Truth Social platform on Friday night.
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Milk Recall in Italy
Italy has issued a precautionary recall of several batches of pasteurised milk. It has prompted immediate action from major supermarkets.
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On this day in history: birth of Niccolò Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli, the Florentine diplomat, political philosopher and author of The Prince, was born on 3 May 1469. More than five centuries later, his name is still synonymous with ruthless political cunning. However, the truth is far more complex than the word “Machiavellian” suggests.
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Casina del Salvi reopens as café and public study hall
Rome has reopened the 19th-century Casina del Salvi, located inside the Celio Archaeological Park near the Colosseum. The newly restored neoclassical building now hosts a café and public study hall.
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