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| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
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Politics / Centre-left unites against the government’s electoral reform
Opposition parties are joining forces to challenge the centre-right’s reform, calling for preference voting and greater choice for voters.
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Cinema / Martin Scorsese offers his complete archive to Italy
The Italian-American filmmaker is preparing to donate his personal archive to Rome, preserving the materials behind his legendary career.
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Lightning / Italy is Europe’s most struck country this summer
Nearly 300,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded across the country between June and August.
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Architecture / Renzo Piano shares the secrets of the perfect sandcastle
The celebrated Italian architect reveals his tips for building sandcastles, from choosing the right spot to shaping the sand and working with the waves.
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Ferrari / Schumacher honoured at Monza 30 years after his debut
Ferrari celebrates Michael Schumacher’s first season with the team with a special Monza livery, helmets and racewear inspired by his iconic 1996 F310.
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Fuel / August leaves Italian drivers with a €5.2 billion bill
Italian motorists spent around 26% more on petrol and diesel than a year ago, putting further pressure on household budgets.
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Collectibles / When value goes beyond aesthetics
Historic F1 cars, rare watches, Italian design and vintage instruments are becoming sought-after collectibles, blending cultural heritage with investment appeal.
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Tourism / Summer 2026 spending hits €20.4 billion
Italy is set for a record summer, with stronger international arrivals and rising spending confirming its appeal as a leading European destination.
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Science / Mathematics becomes a path to redemption in prison
At Milan’s San Vittore prison, researchers and students are using mathematics to build confidence, dignity and new opportunities.
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Enzo Bianchi, founder of the Bose ecumenical community, dies at 83
The monk and theologian founded one of Europe's most innovative experiments in Christian monastic life and became a prominent public voice on Christianity in Italy.
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Animal Welfare / Italy takes action against online animal cruelty
A new OIPA platform allows users to anonymously report viral images and videos of animal abuse and request their removal from the web.
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Climate / Mediterranean stores record heat ahead of a high-energy autumn in Italy
Exceptionally warm Mediterranean waters are storing huge amounts of heat, potentially fueling intense storms and extreme weather events in Italy this autumn.
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Health / Italians turn to AI for medical advice, but doctors remain irreplaceable
Six in ten Italians now use search engines, apps or artificial intelligence to find health information, yet most still see their family doctor as an essential point of reference.
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Sailing / Naples prepares for the America’s Cup with September showdown
From September 24 to 27, Naples will host the second Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America’s Cup, offering a first competitive test ahead of the 2027 event.
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