Italy has oldest doctors in Europe
Italy has the oldest doctors in Europe, with 55% aged over 55. Retirements are expected to peak in 2025, the Italian Geriatric Society Hospital and Territory (SIGOT) warned on Wednesday.
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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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Giorgetti proposes changes to tax deductions to support families
The Italian government is considering changes to tax deductions that would provide greater benefits to families with more dependent children, regardless of their income level. This proposal might involve removing or revising some existing tax deductions for individuals without children to increase those available for families with children.
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Italy falls short regarding investment in education
The OECD’s Education at a Glance 2024 report offers a comprehensive overview of the state of education worldwide. Italy has improved in some areas but there is still a large gender gap post-education, and lack of investment in education, particularly early childhood education.
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On this day in history: Naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi born
On 11th September 1522, Ulisse Aldrovandi, a pivotal figure in the history of natural sciences, was born in Bologna. He established the first botanical garden in Bologna, now known as the Orto Botanico dell’Università di Bologna.
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Sangiuliano under investigation by Rome prosecutors
Former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano is under investigation in Rome for embezzlement and disclosure of official secrets according to reports.
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On this day in history: Liliana Segre born
Liliana Segre was born on 10th September 1930, in Milan, Italy, into a Jewish family. Her early childhood was marked by the growing anti-Semitic sentiment and oppressive fascist regime under Benito Mussolini.
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Venice Film Festival Golden Lion – Pedro Almodóvar
The 81st Venice Film Festival has drawn to a close events ending in a triumphant Golden Lion win for Pedro Almodóvar. The festival’s Competition jury, led by Isabelle Huppert, awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door.
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Avalanche on Monte Rosa massif – one dead
An avalanche on Monte Rosa massif has left one climber dead and four others injured, according to the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue Service. The incident occurred on Monday, striking a group of eight climbers.
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Jannik Sinner wins US Open
On a momentous Sunday afternoon, Jannik Sinner captured his second Grand Slam title of the year by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to claim the US Open trophy. The 23-year-old Italian is the first Italian man to claim the title.
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On this day in history: author Cesare Pavese born
Cesare Pavese, an influential figure in 20th-century Italian literature, was born on 9th September 1908 in Santo Stefano Belbo, a small town in the Piedmont region of Italy.
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