Netflix to Launch Italian Period Drama The Leopard in 2025
Netflix will premiere the Italian period drama The Leopard in 2025, bringing to the screen a fresh adaptation of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s acclaimed novel.
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Doctors and nurses join nationwide strike over 2025 budget
Italian doctors and nurses are staging a nationwide 24-hour strike today, protesting against the government’s 2025 budget bill. The strike, called by unions including Anaao Assomed, Cimo-Fesmed, and Nursing Up, reportedly saw participation from 85% of medical personnel in some areas.
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Italy faces weekend rail disruption due to strike action
Train passengers across Italy should prepare for significant rail disruption during the weekend of 23-24 November as railway staff stage a 24-hour strike.
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Bernini ‘souls’ on display at Vatican Museums
Two early masterpieces by Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, ‘souls’, are now on display at the Vatican Museums. The sculptures, Damned Soul and Blessed Soul, have moved from their previous location at the Spanish embassy, which was difficult for the public to access, to the Holy See.
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Electronic bracelet monitoring system under review
A meeting took place on Tuesday at Palazzo Chigi to discuss the use of the electronic bracelet monitoring system to combat violence against women.
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Pompeii Reopens the House of the Small Fountain
The Casa della Fontana Piccola (House of the Small Fountain) in Pompeii will reopen to the public on 21 November, following extensive restoration.
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Italy Defeats Poland to Reach Billie Jean King Cup Final
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini secured Italy’s spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final with a thrilling 7-5, 7-5 doubles victory over Poland’s Katarzyna Kawa and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek.
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Centre-Left takes Umbria in regional elections
Stefania Proietti, representing the centre-left and civic coalitions, has been officially elected as the new President of the Umbria region. The Emilia-Romagna and Umbria regional elections gave positive signals to the centre-left coalition parties.
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Minister Links Sexual Violence to Immigration at Cecchettin Foundation Launch
Italy’s Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara has drawn criticism for comments made during the launch of the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation. He suggested that a rise in sexual violence is linked to illegal immigration.
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Centre-Left Retains Emilia-Romagna, Edges Ahead in Umbria
The centre-left coalition has retained control of Emilia-Romagna and is on track to secure a narrow victory in Umbria. This according to exit polls and projections from regional elections held on Sunday and Monday.
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