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| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
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Meloni: Italy not at war and will not join military operations against Iran
The Italian prime minister told the Senate that Rome is not involved in military operations against Iran, stressing the need for restraint and international coordination as tensions rise across the Middle East.
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European Ministers urge Venice Biennale to reconsider Russia’s participation
Twenty-two European countries have called on the Venice Biennale to rethink Russia’s presence at the 2026 exhibition, warning it could be used as a tool of political soft power.
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Data: Justice referendum hangs on voter turnout
Polls show turnout could swing the March 22–23 vote, but public attention is dominated by war, rising energy costs, and security concerns.
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Six in ten Italian companies invest in digitalization
Large firms are allocating around €200,000–€250,000 to automation technologies, but widespread adoption across the economy remains limited.
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More readers, less revenue: the paradox of Italian journalism
As audiences move online and advertising shifts to tech giants, major newspapers rethink ownership, strategy and digital subscriptions.
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Campari profits rise as Aperol and U.S. sales drive growth
The Italian spirits group reports higher earnings while investing €600 million in a new Kentucky distillery and reshaping leadership within the Garavoglia family.
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Italy’s Easter favorite: colomba still best loved in its classic form
Light, artisanal and traditional flavors dominate Italian preferences for Easter 2026, as the iconic dove-shaped cake continues its comeback.
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From teen to Saint: Carlo Acutis’ story becomes a film
“My Name Is Carlo,” now filming in Milan and Assisi, will recount the short but influential life of the tech-savvy Catholic figure canonized in 2025.
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Paralympics spotlight Italy’s €1.3 billion orthopedic technology industry
Mediobanca research highlights a fast-growing sector of mobility aids and medical devices employing over 5,000 people.
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From ChatGPT to the podium: the AI coach behind a Paralympic silver
Ukrainian biathlete Maksym Murashkovskyi says artificial intelligence helped shape half of his training plan ahead of his medal-winning race at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympics.
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Baseball bridges Italy and the U.S. with “A Blue Diamond”
An event in Houston celebrates the legacy of Italian-descendant players in Major League Baseball, linking sport, migration history and cultural identity.
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When Police ticket their own boss: councillor’s SUV seized in Viareggio
A black SUV belonging to the councillor in charge of municipal police was fined and seized after officers discovered it was parked illegally and uninsured for months.
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Artificial touch could make AI far more energy efficient
Researchers in Pisa have developed a bio-inspired tactile system that mimics human touch while drastically reducing the energy required for AI processing.
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Late-night clicks: Italians increasingly shop after dark
Rising online activity shows consumers using nighttime hours to compare prices, plan tech upgrades and buy everyday products.
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