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Monday, December 12, 2022 |
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President Mattarella tests positive for COVID-19: he is asymptomatic and in quarantine at the Quirinale
Commitments for the next few days have been postponed but the President continues to carry out his duties in isolation at the Quirinale.
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Is the military service back? Senate President La Russa's proposal: 40 days of volunteer service with rewards for high school diploma, graduation, and public contests
This is the idea, presented by the Senate President, on the occasion of the Alpini ceremonies commemorating the Fallen.
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From Harry Potter to Indiana Jones, John Williams to conduct in Italy for the first time
The soundtracks of some of the most renowned films from the 1980s to the present are included in the Teatro alla Scala's concert schedule. From "Hook – Captain Hook" to "Harry Potter," from "Schindler's List" to "E.T."
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Vatican / St. Peter's traditional blessing of the “little ones”, followed by the Pope's prayer for Ukrainian children
“I invite you to pray, in front of the crib, that the Lord’s Christmas will bring a ray of peace to the children of the whole world”, said Pope Francis.
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Two out of three Italians fear fake news
The research reveals a crisis of citizens' trust in the net and social networks, but also towards traditional media.
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There is so much Italy in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Intesa Sanpaolo, Poste Italiane and Leonardo have been included in the last update.
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Energy / 850 million euros for the Italy-Tunisia submarine cable
A 600 MW direct current submarine power bridge will connect Europe and Africa, favoring the reduction of climate-altering emissions.
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The fair for small and medium-sized publishers ends in Rome with a record number of visitors and higher sales for publishers
With over 100 thousand admissions, “Più libri, più liberi” is on its way to breaking the all-time record. Many Italian and foreign visitors attended the 600 events of this edition, which allowed you to get lost and rediscover yourself.
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The annus horribilis of the Italian glaciers: the situation in the Alps is dramatic
The fall of the Marmolada, along with its victims, was the most audible scream of sorrow, a clear indication of what is happening: global warming is melting glaciers all over the globe.
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International Mountain Day: 4.5 million Italians on the snow
This is the balance drawn by Coldiretti on the occasion of the United Nations' International Mountain Day, which was commemorated yesterday all over the globe on the initiative of the FAO.
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Fair-minded Christmas shopping: 177 euros per person of expenditure for Italians
The main cause concerning the decrease in the expenditure must be sought in the economic crisis, with the increase in inflation and bills, which is linked to the war in Ukraine.
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The traditional Christmas tree of Rome returns with a tribute to sustainability
For the first time, the tree lights are generated by solar energy, which reduces CO2 emissions by 17.55 kg/day.
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The first radio transmission sent across the Atlantic Ocean was 121 years ago: Marconi sends a letter from Cornwall to Canada
Persy Wright Paget received three short signals corresponding to the Morse code letter S - the first of the word "Sos" - launched from Poldhu, in Cornwall, in the southwest of England, at 12.30.
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Agriculture / Rain and snow are a boon for dry Italy
The arrival of rain and snow is important to quench the thirst of dry fields caused by drought and restore water supplies.
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