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Depiction of the murder of Pellegrino Rossi in Rome, 1848. By H. de Montaut - César Vimercati, Histoire de l'Italie en 1848-49, 7e édition, Paris, 1859., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11148035

On this day in history: murder of Pellegrino Rossi

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 1848, the politician Pellegrino Rossi was murdered on the steps of the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome. His death ignited one of the most dramatic crises of the revolutionary year and pushed the Papal States into open revolt.

Cirielli sets out pledges in Campania race

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Edmondo Cirielli has set out key promises ahead of Campania’s regional election. He pledged an extra €100 a month for residents on minimum pensions. He said the money would come from regional funds.

Mia Bintou Diop, Tuscany's youngest Vice-President, as new Tuscan government takes shape

New Tuscan government takes shape amid racism row

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The new regional Tuscan government takes shape after weeks of talks with President Eugenio Giani reaching an agreement with his centre-left allies. National party leaders also took part in the negotiations.

Florence's Piazza della Signoria with outdoor dining structures

Florence to restrict outdoor dining structures in UNESCO areas

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence will ban outdoor dining structures in 50 UNESCO-listed streets from 2026. The rule will affect areas such as Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale degli Uffizi. Officials say the ban will protect historic streets and improve public space.

Save the Children 16th Atlas reports shows adolescents struggle with psychological wellbeing. Credits: Gianfranco Ferraro for Save the Children

Italy’s adolescents face rising inequality and digital strain

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s adolescents are living in an “onlife” world, where the digital and physical spheres merge. Save the Children’s 16th Atlas of Childhood (at Risk), released ahead of World Children’s Day, paints a complex picture.

Italy's public debt drops Public debt burden

Public Debt Edges Lower in September

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s public debt fell slightly in September, reaching 3.0809 trillion euros. The Bank of Italy said Treasury liquidity dropped sharply and drove the movement.

Wizz Air fined by Anti-trust Authority. By MarcelX42 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120850456

Wizz Air fined €500,000 by Antitrust Authority

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority has fined Wizz Air Hungary €500,000 for misleading marketing of its “Wizz All You Can Fly” subscription.

YouTuber Cicalone attacked in Rome by criminal gang. Image credit: X.com

Rome police investigate attack on anti-pickpocket YouTuber

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome police are investigating a violent assault on YouTuber Simone Ruzzi, known online as Cicalone, near the Vatican. The attack happened around 18:30 on Wednesday at a metro station in the Prati district. Witnesses say about ten people ambushed the videomaker.

Probe into "human safari" claims - Italian nationals reportedly paid to kill citizens during the Bosnian conflict. Image shows women running across 'sniper alley' in Sarajevo 1992. Photograph: Tom Stoddart/Getty Images

Probe into alleged “human safari” during Balkan conflict

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Authorities in Milan have launched a formal investigation into allegations that Italian nationals participated in a disturbing form of war-time “human safari” during the Balkan conflict of the early 1990s.

Sex-education bill debate descends into brawl in the House

Brawl erupts in Chamber over sex-education bill

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lawmakers clashed in the Chamber on Wednesday during debate on a new school sex-education bill. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara accused the centre-left opposition of misrepresenting the proposal. He said claims that it hindered efforts against femicide were false.