On This Day: children’s author Gianni Rodari dies
The creator of beloved vegetable rebel Cipollino, Gianni Rodari, winner of children’s literature’s highest honour, passed away on 14 April 1980.
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Insurance required for electric scooters from May
Riders of electric scooters in Italy have just one month to comply with new legislation requiring compulsory third-party insurance and an official identification sticker. If not, they face fines of up to €400.
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Salvini looks at EU Stability and Growth Pact
Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini says Italy may have to unilaterally breach the EU’s Stability and Growth Pact if Brussels refuses to suspend the rules. The government is weighing-up a freeze on energy bills to protect households and businesses from soaring costs.
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Baldini named interim coach for Italy
With both its head coach and federation president gone following a third consecutive World Cup failure, the Azzurri turn to their Under-21 boss, Silvio Baldini, as interim coach. The search for a permanent solution begins in earnest.
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Pope not afraid of Trump administration
The American pontiff brushed off a stinging broadside from the US president as he departed Rome for a landmark 11-day, four-nation tour of Africa, the most ambitious trip of his papacy to date. “I am not afraid of the Trump administration,” he said.
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Sinner reclaims No.1 spot with Monte Carlo triumph
A straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz in a blustery final at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters restores Jannik Sinner to the summit of world tennis. Sinner triumphed 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.
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Stefano Gabbana steps down as President of D&G
Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of one of Italy’s most iconic fashion houses, has resigned from his executive roles at the group he built with Domenico Dolce, as the brand navigates a luxury sector slowdown and refinancing talks with its banks.
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Genoa mayor Salis would consider running against Meloni
Silvia Salis, the former Olympic athlete turned mayor of Genoa, has said she would at least consider a challenge to Giorgia Meloni if the centre-left asked her to stand. However, she was careful to add that her mandate, and her loyalty to Genoa’s voters, come first.
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Tajani has four-hour talks with Berlusconi heirs over FI future
Italy’s foreign minister and Forza Italia (FI) leader, Anotnio Tajani, flew to Milan on Friday for an extended session with Marina and Pier Silvio Berlusconi that had been the subject of intense speculation. He emerged with his position apparently secure.
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OECD warns Italy faces tough fiscal road ahead
A new OECD report has flagged mounting pressures on Italy’s public finances, pointing to defence spending, pensions and climate obligations as growing obstacles to consolidation. Economy Minister Giorgetti acknowledged downward growth revisions are coming but insisted Italian fundamentals remain sound.
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