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| Friday, December 19, 2025 |
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Tourism: Italy sets new records, foreign visitors to rise over 4% in 2025
With 479.7 million overnight stays forecast, Italy leads Europe in attracting international tourists, boosting economic gains and average stay duration.
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The Pope: The Nativity scene must remain part of Christmas
Pope urges families and communities to preserve the tradition, amid debates over Nativity displays in schools and public institutions.
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Cancer mortality declines in Italy, yet breast surgery still drives patient exodus from the South
Deaths fall by 9% over a decade and survival improves, while regional gaps push many patients to seek treatment outside their home regions.
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Elly Schlein: the US is an ally, but Italy must not become Trump’s vassal
Schlein calls for a firm, respectful partnership with Washington and criticises the government for yielding to Trump on tariffs, defence spending and Europe.
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Finance: Italian private banking grows faster than expected
Assets reach €1.37 trillion in Q3 2025, beating forecasts as strong market performance lifts year-end growth expectations.
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Climate change: only 12% of the Alpine glaciers will survive
Even if warming is limited to 1.5°C, most Alpine glaciers are set to disappear by 2100, with losses accelerating sharply as temperatures rise, according to a new study.
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Innovation: Italy launches national quantum technology hub
New center in Rome will coordinate research, simulations, and applications across universities, industry, and defense, aiming to accelerate quantum development nationwide.
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Campari sells Amaro Averna and Mirto Zedda Piras for €100 million.
The deal with Illva Saronno Holding is part of a series of 2025 divestments, generating over €210 million in total proceeds for Campari Group.
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Laura Burdese named Bulgari CEO, taking office in July 2026
Burdese, with nearly a decade at LVMH, succeeds Jean-Christophe Babin after leading Bulgari’s recent brand evolution.
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Population census 2024: Italian emigration reaches 6.4 million and continues rising
Expatriation of Italian citizens grows sharply, reaching over 6.4 million, driven partly by new legislation.
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Only 22.2% of Italian businesses are led by women
Women become entrepreneurs by choice, not as a fallback option. They are more highly educated, prefer to work with other women, and pay close attention to the well-being of their employees.
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Land consumption: Veneto sets the record
In the Italian region, an additional 729 hectares of land were paved over last year, the highest amount in Italy.
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Verona: first student from University Corridors for Refugees earns degree
Apollo Pach received his master’s degree in economics and data analysis, completing it on schedule.
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Panettone, sweets, and more: how Italians prepare for Christmas
In 2024, the Italian industry produced 3.5 million tons of pasta, 1.5 million tons of baked goods and pastries, and over 380,000 tons of cocoa and chocolate.
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