Starlink system talks stalled says Crossetto
Negotiations between the government and Elon Musk’s SpaceX over the Starlink satellite system have been suspended, said Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.
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European Manifesto for Glacier Governance Launched
On 20th March 2025, leading environmental and mountaineering organisations launched the European Manifesto for Glacier Governance.
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Pope Francis to leave Hospital
Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Sunday after a month-long battle with pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff faced life-threatening complications twice during his stay, his doctors revealed on Saturday.
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Government reaffirms commitment to fighting organised crime
Premier Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed her government’s commitment to fighting organised crime on Friday, Italy’s National Day of Remembrance for Mafia Victims. President Sergio Mattarella said a cohesive society can combat all mafias.
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Heathrow Airport Closure Disrupts Italian Travellers
The sudden closure of London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday due to a major power outage has caused widespread travel chaos, affecting thousands of Italian passengers.
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Two in Three Italians Careful About Water Use
Ahead of World Water Day (22nd March), ISTAT released new data on Italy’s water use and infrastructure from 2020-2024.
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Ventotene Manifesto sparks dissent and dialogue in Italy
Nearly 4.4 million Italian viewers, with a peak audience share of 28.1%, watched Oscar-winning comic, actor, and director Roberto Benigni’s monologue on Wednesday night. This followed Meloni’s comments on the Ventotene Manifesto, saying it did not represent the Europe she envisions.
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Meta AI to be rolled out across EU
Meta has announced the rollout of its AI chat function, Meta AI, across Italy and the European Union in the coming weeks. This feature will integrate into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, supporting six European languages, including Italian.
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La Festa del Papá – 19th March
Father’s Day (La Festa del Papá) in Italy falls on 19th March. The date coincides with St. Joseph’s Day, honouring the father of Jesus. St. Joseph represents the ideal father figure in Catholic tradition.
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Capital Markets Union essential for Europe – Meloni
Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that completing the capital markets union is a crucial step that cannot be delayed. It is particularly important, she said, if Europe wants a financial infrastructure capable of stimulating private investment and supporting competitiveness.
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