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| Friday, February 27, 2026 |
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When machines replace the mind: Meloni’s warning on AI and work
From the risk of social erosion to the need for ethical rules and new skills, Italy’s prime minister outlines a “national path” for governing artificial intelligence in an age of profound transformation.
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Sanremo 2026 loses viewers but finds its rhythm
Ratings dip in absolute numbers but rise in share as Carlo Conti’s Festival shifts from spectacle to substance and begins to build moments that resonate beyond the charts.
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Five electoral laws in eighty years: Italy’s chronic instability
From the First Republic’s pure proportional system to the Rosatellum, Italy’s repeated changes to its voting rules reveal a country still searching for balance between representation and governability.
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Venice’s tourist entrance fee brings in €5.5 million, to continue in 2026
The city balances visitor flows and curbs illegal accommodations with a flexible ticketing system, affecting 12.9 million arrivals last year.
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Poste: net profit of €2.2 billion, up 10%
Matteo Del Fante, Poste Italiane Chief Executive Officer commented: “2025 stands out as an exceptional year for Poste Italiane, delivering the strongest results in our history, with record revenues and profitability”.
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Brunello Cucinelli reaches €1.4 billion and brings his life story to New York
After a record year, Brunello Cucinelli presents the documentary directed by Giuseppe Tornatore to U.S. audiences, with global growth expected to continue in 2026.
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Leonardo’s U.S. subsidiary DRS earns $278 million profit in 2025
The Nasdaq-listed unit of Leonardo S.p.A. reports double-digit revenue growth and a record order backlog, despite one-off impacts from licensing and program closures.
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Avio to receive nearly $100 million in public incentives for Virginia investment
The Italian aerospace group’s U.S. subsidiary will build a solid rocket motor plant in Virginia, supported by state incentives tied to a $500 million investment and over 1,000 new jobs.
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Study links frequent fetal yawning to slightly lower birth weight
Research from the University of Ferrara, published in PLOS ONE, finds that babies who yawn more in the womb tend to weigh slightly less at birth, while remaining fully healthy.
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Public restoration at Colosseum Metro station revives ancient domus
At the Colosseo Metro C Station, restorers are carrying out live conservation work on a 2nd-century BC Roman bath complex discovered during excavations.
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Bambino Gesù named Europe’s top pediatric hospital
According to Newsweek’s 2026 ranking, Bambino Gesù Hospital is the leading children’s hospital in Europe and sixth worldwide, the only Italian pediatric facility in the global top 30.
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Venezia’s American turn: the model that could reshape the club
With Venezia FC leading Serie B, the arrival of Timothy J. Leiweke signals a shift toward a U.S.-style business strategy built around a new stadium and long-term revenue growth.
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Coffee at the bar remains an unshakable ritual for Italians
Study by Istituto Espresso Italiano shows more than half enjoy espresso several times a week, with loyalty to their favorite blend and bar stronger than ever.
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Rovagnati launches Italy’s first school dedicated to hams and salamis
Students learn every aspect of cured meats, from production techniques to tasting, preparing the next generation of deli experts in a €6.2 billion market.
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