Ottavania and Spagna metro stations in Rome closed until autumn
Two of Rome’s busiest metro stations on the A line are closed this summer for renovation ahead of the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025.
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Court of Cassation overturns life term for femicide convict
Incredibly, the Court of Cassation has overturned the life term sentence of a man convicted of femicide as it didn’t take into account the attenuating circumstances of COVID period. Lorena Quaranta was strangled to death in March 2020.
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On this day in history: author Massimo Carlotto born
Massimo Carlotto, a prominent figure in contemporary Italian literature, is renowned for his gripping noir novels that delve deep into the underbelly of Italian society. Born on 22nd July 1956, in Padua, Carlotto’s works are a testament to his complex relationship with the legal and criminal worlds.
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Tajani “no threat to stability of [Meloni] government”
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated on Monday that there is no threat to the stability of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government despite the different choices made by the coalition parties at the EU level.
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Climate Crisis Cost Italy €284 Per Resident in 2023
Italy faced significant financial burdens with climate crisis cost reaching €284 per resident, the highest in Europe. This according to a report presented at a conference hosted by The European House Ambrosetti think tank on Saturday.
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Accusations Against Brugnaro: “A Systematic Pursuit of Private Interests”
Venice Public Prosecutor’s Office says there is “widespread Illegitimacy in the Municipality of Venice” in construction and tenders in their accusations against Brugnaro.
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Global IT systems returning to normal
Global IT systems are gradually resuming after an unprecedented computer failure disrupted operations worldwide for hours from Thursday evening into Friday.
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Living Cost Comparison
In a 2024 living cost comparison, Aosta is the most expensive city to live in Italy, while Naples is the cheapest, according to Codacons.
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Worldwide IT outage hits airlines and banks
In a widespread IT outage, large-scale technical failures have been reported globally, affecting various sectors. It is believed the issue lies with Crowdstrike cybersecurity software, not a hacker attack.
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32nd anniversary of Paolo Borsellino assassination
Italy remembers the 32nd anniversary of the assassination of anti-mafia judge Paolo Borsellino. The Cosa Nostra murdered him in Palermo on 19th July, 1992.
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