Storms batter parts of Italy
Storms in Italy caused massive disruption on Thursday. Tornadoes battered Civitavecchia and the Verona-side of Lake Garda and torrential rain causing flooding and mudslides in the province of Como.
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Gas saving regulations mean 1C cut in heating
The Ecological Transition Ministry publishes new gas saving regulations aimed at saving energy. This is in case Russia shuts off gas supplies permanently.
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Two Italian men in the US Open quarter-finals
TENNIS: Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner battled past their fourth round opposition, meaning there are two Italian men in the US Open quarter-finals.
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Salvini calls for ‘shield’ for Europeans not sanctions against Russia
The European Union should put up a shield for Europeans and Italians, protecting them from the blow-back of sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war. This rather than keeping sanctions on Moscow in place, rightwing League party leader Matteo Salvini said on Monday.
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Italian scientists say year-round summer-time will cut energy costs
Scientists from the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine (Sima)are calling on the government to extend daylight saving time (summer-time) to the whole year. This would cut energy bills, reduce pollution and improve people’s health, they said.
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Italy’s energy import costs set to double
Italy’s net energy import costs are set to more than double this year, the economy minister said. He added the warning, Rome cannot not spend indefinitely to cushion the blow on the economy.
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On this day in history: San Marino founded
The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, an independent state within Italy, was founded on 3rd September, 301AD.
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Matteo Berrettini through to fourth round after beating Scotland’s Andy Murray
TENNIS: Berrettini defeated former world number 1 Andy Murray in the third round of the US Open. The Italian has had injury problems this year, but his form is improving as he progresses.
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Berlusconi joins Tik Tok in bid to garner younger generation votes
Ahead of the September general election in Italy, 85-year-old Silvio Berlusconi joins TikTok. Along with Italy’s other political leaders he is trying to woo younger voters who may abstain from the vote in large numbers.
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Political left say the election result is not a forgone conclusion
Democratic Party (PD) leader Enrico Letta said on Friday the right/centre-right coalition have not yet won Italy’s September 25 general election. Indeed, the election result is in the hands of 40% of undecided voters.
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