Messina Strait Bridge Project Updated to €13.5 Billion
The planned bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy across the Messina Strait now has an updated cost of €13.5 billion.
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Minerva7B: Italy’s New AI Model Unveiled
A new version of Italy’s AI response to ChatGPT, named Minerva7B, was unveiled Tuesday at Rome’s La Sapienza University.
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Banco BPM Rejects UniCredit’s Takeover Bid
Banco BPM, Italy’s third-largest lender, has rejected a €10 billion hostile takeover bid from UniCredit, the country’s second-biggest bank. Banco BPM’s board stated the offer did not reflect its true profitability or potential for value creation.
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On this day in history: birth of hotelier Charles Forte
Charles Forte, the renowned businessman and hotelier, was born on 26 November 1908 in Monforte, Italy. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and transformative contributions to the hospitality industry, Forte rose from humble beginnings to create one of the world’s most successful hotel and catering empires.
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Vatican to install Live Webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb
The Vatican will install a live webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb as part of its technological initiatives for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis will inaugurate the livestream on 2 December, allowing Catholics worldwide to view the tomb of the apostle and first pope.
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UniCredit launches bid for Banco BPM
UniCredit announced on Monday that it has launched an all-share offer for rival Banco BPM, valued at €10.09 billion.
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Palazzo Guiccioli Becomes Museum Honouring Byron and Risorgimento
Countess Teresa Guiccioli profoundly influenced Lord Byron, leading him to Ravenna and the magnificent Guiccioli Palace. This historic building has now been transformed into a museum dedicated to Byron and the Italian unification movement, the Risorgimento – the Museo Byron e del Risorgimento.
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President Mattarella: “Gender-Based Violence Remains an Ongoing Emergency”
President Sergio Mattarella has expressed deep concern over the persistent issue of gender-based violence, describing it as an alarming and ongoing emergency.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25th November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The day highlights a grim reality: violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights violations globally.
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M5S vote for Conte reforms
The 5-Star Movement (M5S) has voted to change its two-term limit for elected representatives. The results were announced during a ‘constituent assembly’ held to discuss reforms proposed by leader Giuseppe Conte.
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