Italy in talks with SpaceX over €1.5 Billion telecoms deal
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for secure telecoms, Reuters reported on Sunday.
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Freed Senior Mafia Spark Alarm in Sicily
Communities across Sicily are expressing unease as more than 20 senior mafia figures have been released from prison in the past three months. These men, many of whom were influential leaders in Cosa Nostra, are now returning to their former neighbourhoods, raising fears of renewed criminal activity.
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Giorgia Meloni Meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Giorgia Meloni paid an unannounced visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday. The meeting shows Meloni’s intention to strengthen Italy’s diplomatic ties with the United States.
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On this day in history: author Umberto Eco born
On 5 January 1932, in the town of Alessandria in northern Italy, Umberto Eco was born. Renowned as a novelist, philosopher, semiotician, and cultural critic, Eco’s work spanned genres and disciplines.
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Torrette Tragedy: Victims Identified
ANCONA – The victims of the accident in Torrette, Ancona, on 4 January have been identified as Dr. Lucia Manfredi and her husband, Diego Duca. Both in their forties, the couple had been married for 11 years and were originally from Fabriano but had moved to Ancona some years ago. They leave behind a 10-year-old […]
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Bank Holidays in Italy – 2025
The year started with the first of the bank holidays in Italy of 2025 on 1 January, New Year’s Day. Now, the country is preparing for its second festive break on Monday, 6 January, with the public holiday for the Epiphany.
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On this day in history: Tennis Star Jasmine Paolini born
Jasmine Paolini, born on 4 January 1996, is one of Italy’s brightest tennis talents. Her rise in 2024 cemented her place as one of the most promising players on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) circuit.
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Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling
Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde has vowed to continue her role despite a court ruling to disqualify her. The Regional Election Commission of the Court of Appeal ruled she breached election expense rules during her February campaign.
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Italy Pledges €13 Million to Support Ukraine Energy Infrastructure
On December 31, Italy allocated over €13 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, overseen by the Energy Community Secretariat and co-chaired by the European Commission.
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On this day in history: birth of Cicero
On 3rd January 106 BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman lawyer, politician, philosopher, and orator, was born in Arpinum (Arpino), Italy. Cicero’s legacy as a defender of the Roman Republic and a master of rhetoric has endured for centuries.
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