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Psychiatric drug use in minors doubles in 8 years

Use of psychiatric drugs among minors doubles in 8 years

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The use of psychiatric drugs among minors in Italy has more than doubled in the past eight years, according to new data released Monday by the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA). The findings were presented in Rome as part of the OsMed 2024 Report on medicine use in Italy.

Two deared dead after helicopter wreckage located in woodland near Lake Montedoglio

Two feared dead after helicopter wreckage located

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two prominent Italian entrepreneurs are feared dead after their private helicopter crashed on the border between the Marche and Tuscany regions on Monday morning. According to an official technical alert, the aircraft, en route from Venice to Arezzo, had issued a warning of engine failure prior to the accident.

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Italian cuisine moves closer to UNESCO recognition

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian cuisine has taken an important step towards inclusion on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has given its first green light to the nomination, issuing a positive technical assessment that recommends Italian cuisine for inscription. This endorsement marks the first major milestone in a […]

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Milan short-term rental surge ahead of Winter Olympics

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Short-term rental hosts in Milan are seeing a sharp rise in bookings and revenue ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to data reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, citing AirDNA analytics.

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Campaign to raise cigarette prices by €5

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Health and cancer groups in Italy have launched a campaign to increase the cigarette prices by €5 per packet. Their aim is to curb smoking and boost funding for the national health service.

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Italy defeat Australia again in historic rugby victory

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy claimed another landmark win over Australia, beating the Wallabies 26–19 in Udine on Saturday. The result confirmed the Azzurri’s 2022 rugby triumph in Florence was no one-off, marking their second-ever victory over the southern hemisphere giants in 22 meetings.

Shein faces growing backlash in Italy

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After facing scrutiny in France, Chinese-founded e-commerce giant Shein is now meeting opposition in Italy. The company is expanding operations in Milan — the centre of Italian fashion. While consumers have embraced the platform’s low-cost clothing, industry leaders and the government warn that “ultra-fast fashion” threatens Italy’s textile sector.