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| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
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Soccer / Malagò stays on as FIGC commissioner until new elections
CONI has placed the Italian Football Federation under administration, with Malagò tasked with leading it to elections by January 2027.
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Pope Leo XIV and religious leaders offer 13 prayers for peace
The Pope will return to Assisi on October 27 as leaders from 53 countries gather for three days of prayer and dialogue on peace.
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Migration / 129,000 young Italians return home after living abroad
More than 129,000 Italians aged 18 to 39 returned to Italy between 2021 and 2025, as the country regains some of those who had moved abroad.
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Household expenses rise 36% in a decade
The cost of essential household spending jumped €915 between 2015 and 2025, while real wages fell by around 4% after inflation.
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Space-age tech is saving art: how atomic oxygen is revolutionizing restoration
Originally used to protect spacecraft from atmospheric decay, atomic oxygen is now giving museums a chemical-free, non-contact way to clean centuries-old masterpieces.
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The Bellucci dynasty: inside Monica, Deva, and Léonie’s Italian escape
After turning heads at Milan Fashion Week, screen icon Monica Bellucci and her rising-star daughters retreated to the rustic tranquility of Umbria.
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Cinema / Italian director Paolo Strippoli signs with WME ahead of Oscar buzz
Following a splash at the Venice Film Festival, the rising genre auteur sets his sights globally as his tense thriller heads toward the international Oscar shortlist.
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Musica / Inside Mina’s masterful return with
With over 1,400 recorded songs and a legacy spanning decades, the legendary Italian diva proves why she remains a timeless icon, reinventing everything from Pino Daniele to the Beatles.
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Wine / 1.9 million Americans visit Italy for wine and travel in 2026
Nearly two million US visitors came to Italy in the first half of the year, with wine tourism among the experiences driving demand.
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Work / Lavazza remains Italy’s best employer for the second year
The coffee company tops Italy’s Best Employers ranking again, ahead of De Cecco and FinecoBank.
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Italy leads the world in cruise ship production
Italian shipyards account for 57% of global cruise ship orders through 2039, with Fincantieri alone expected to build more than half of the new vessels.
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Milan / Franciscan friars give smartphones to people in need
Opera San Francesco handed out 282 smartphones and 122 SIM cards last year, helping guests stay connected to healthcare, work and essential services.
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Education / China is becoming a more popular study destination for Italian students
Interest in China has risen sharply among Italian teenagers, with growing enthusiasm for its technology, lifestyle and opportunities to learn Mandarin.
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Venice / Pets can now rest alongside their owners in city cemeteries
The new regulation covers dogs, cats and several other companion animals, reflecting their growing place within Italian families.
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