Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the government has achieved results that once seemed impossible with its 2026 budget. He spoke after the Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following weeks of rows and internal coalition wrangling.
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Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Italy intends to keep a military presence in Lebanon even if UNIFIL leaves next year. Speaking on Tuesday, Crosetto said it would be “surreal” for the UN force to withdraw at a time of severe regional crisis.
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Rome — Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government of descending into “chaos” over the 2026 budget bill after controversial amendments threatened the legislative process. The executive is racing to secure parliamentary approval before the end of the year.
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Rome will introduce a two-euro charge for access to the Trevi Fountain from February. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced the measure on Friday during a press conference.
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Fermo remains one of my favourite places in Italy. Crowning a hillside in Marche with views to the Adriatic coast, it is an elegant, cultural treasure trove. This guide will help you explore the best sights, food and experiences in Fermo — with a few personal tips from my years in the region.
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A new archaeological route has opened beneath the Ancient Palace of the Bishops in Pistoia. The underground spaces are accessible to the public for the first time in decades.
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The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has seized two illegal cigarette factories near Rome. The facilities could produce up to four million cigarettes per day.
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The British ambassador to Italy has welcomed news that the UK will rejoin the Erasmus student exchange scheme in 2027. Ambassador Ed Llewellyn said the move will strengthen ties between Britain and Italy.
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The archaeological site beneath Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio has reopened to the public after five years. The underground area reveals remains of the Roman theatre of ancient Florentia, alongside later medieval structures.
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Italy’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini acquittal in a migrant kidnapping case, closing the door to any further appeals.
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