Italian trucking sector demands clarity from Salvini over diesel excise
Italy’s trucking sector has officially entered what is being called a “hot autumn,” with mounting tensions between the industry and the government.
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Sammy Basso passes away aged 28
Sammy Basso, who defied the odds of his condition, passed away at the age of 28 on 5th October 2024 following a sudden illness.
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Heating restrictions during winter 2024-25
With the arrival of autumn and a sudden drop in temperatures, conversations about turning on the radiators have begun across Italy. However, according to Il Messaggero, not everyone will be able to switch them on just yet. Heating restrictions are in place across the country.
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Access to Trevi Fountain to be limited during Jubilee
Access to the Trevi Fountain will be restricted during the Roman Catholic Jubilee Holy Year in 2025. It is part of a pilot scheme that could pave the way for an entry fee to view the famous landmark, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Monday.
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Illegal stands seized at Pompeii
A significant number of illegal souvenir and food stands were seized at the entrance to Pompeii on Monday, with 63 individuals placed under investigation for occupying public land.
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New citizenship bill introduced by FI
The ruling centre-right party Forza Italia (FI) introduced a citizenship bill on Saturday to reduce the time migrant children need to obtain Italian citizenship to 10 years.
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On this day in history: execution of the October Martyrs of Lanciano
The October Martyrs of Lanciano, were a group of brave partisans who gave their lives in the fight against Nazi occupation during World War II. Condemned to death on 5th October 1943, they were executed on 6th October.
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Pro-Palestine march takes place despite ban
About 5,000 people attended a banned pro-Palestinian march in Rome on Saturday. With heightened security, 1,600 people were checked, and 19 were taken to police stations for possible orders to leave the capital.
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Train chaos: RFI suspends contract with maintenance firm
Italian rail agency Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) suspended its contract with Str92 on Thursday.
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Alleged €846,000 in bribes for Como road work
Two officials from Italy’s highway agency ANAS allegedly received nearly €846,000 in bribes between 2018 and 2021, according to court papers issued on Thursday by Milan’s State Attorney’s Office.
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