Estranged wife seeks half of husband’s lottery win
A 51-year-old man who won €88 million in Italy’s SuperEnalotto is being sued by his estranged wife who claims that half the lottery win belongs to her.
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Stricter citizenship laws for those claiming by descent
Italy has introduced stricter citizenship laws, tightening the requirements for those claiming an Italian passport by descent. The decree, effective from midnight on Friday, aims to curb what the government calls “abuse” of the system.
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Deputy PMs clash over EU
Italy’s Deputy PMs disagree over the place of the EU. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Sunday that Europe must strengthen rather than break apart in today’s global climate. In contrast, fellow Deputy PM Matteo Salvini wants to challenge VdL’s defence plan.
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On this day in history: actor Terence Hill born
Terence Hill, born Mario Girotti on 29 March 1939 in Venice, is a well-known actor. He is famous for spaghetti westerns and playing Don Matteo. His career has lasted more than seven decades in Italian cinema and television.
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Pope won’t attend service for Jubilee of the Sick
The Vatican announced on Saturday that Pope Francis will not attend the service in Saint Peter’s Basilica on 6 April for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Health as he continues to recover from bilateral pneumonia.
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Albanian centres to function as CPRs
The government approved a decree on Friday allowing one of two Italian-run facilities in Albania to function as a repatriation centre (CPR) for irregular migrants. This includes foreigners in Italy who have received an expulsion or detention order.
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Consumer and Business Confidence Falls in March
Italy’s national statistics agency, Istat, reported a decline in both consumer and business confidence for March 2025. The consumer confidence index dropped from 98.8 in February to 95.0.
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FT interview triggers tsunami of political rhetoric
Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that people misinterpreted her FT interview. In the interview with the Financial Times, she called it “childish” to suggest Italy must choose between supporting the European Union or former US President Donald Trump.
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Television Remains Dominant in Italy
According to the 20th Censis Communication Report, presented in Parliament today, television continues to be the most widely consumed medium in Italy.
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Paris Summit on Ukraine – ceasefire discussions
The Paris summit on Ukraine discussed a possible ceasefire and the role of the United Nations, according to Premier Giorgia Meloni’s office at Palazzo Chigi. The summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, brought together the coalition of the willing.
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