Italy’s Supreme Cassation Court has approved a referendum to completely repeal the government’s controversial ‘differentiated autonomy’ law. The recently introduced law allows regions to request greater control over the tax revenues collected within their territories.
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A 24-hour general strike will proceed on Friday, 13 December 2024, although the related transport strike has been reduced to just four hours. The decision comes after an order from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, as confirmed by Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) on Wednesday.
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Italy is reeling from a series of fatal workplace accidents, with multiple incidents occurring in just the last few days. From railway tragedies to construction site mishaps, and the explosion at the Eni fuel depot, the country continues to grapple with its persistent problem of workplace safety and preventable fatalities.
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Italy’s tourism industry is a prime target for mafia and other criminal networks. This “infiltration” isn’t just symbolic but deeply financial, as studies show criminal organisations exploit Italy’s thriving tourism for vast economic gain.
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Sanremo winner Angelina Mango, Donald Trump, and Israel were Italy’s top Google searches in 2024, the search engine reported.
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Italian glaciers continued to retreat in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change, according to a report published by Legambiente on Wednesday. The findings were presented during an event at Milan’s Bicocca University, marking International Mountain Day.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been ranked as the most influential person in Europe for 2025 by Politico, topping its prestigious Class of 2025 list.
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A young girl, approximately 11 years old, was rescued early Wednesday off the coast of Lampedusa by the Trotamar III, a migrant-rescue sailboat. She is believed to be the sole survivor of a shipwreck.
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Investigators revealed on Tuesday that an operator raised the alarm moments before the explosion that killed five workers at Calenzano fuel depot, near Florence, on Monday. The incident occurred at platform 6 of the depot’s 10-platform loading area.
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Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936), who died on 10 December 1936, remains one of Italy’s most celebrated literary figures, renowned for his innovative plays, poignant poetry, and compelling novels.
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