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Italian Parliament passes divisive electoral reform amid fierce opposition protests
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies has given final approval to a controversial new election law championed by the ruling coalition, drawing sharp rebukes from opposition parties over gender representation and democratic checks.
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Interpol and Italian Police step up global offensive against ‘Ndrangheta syndicate
High-ranking international law enforcement officials met in Rome for the sixth Steering Committee of the I-CAN project, reporting major breakthroughs in dismantling the global reach of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia.
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Record-breaking wine heist: $5.5M of rare Tuscan vintages stolen in overnight raid
A sophisticated criminal gang pulled off Italy's largest-ever wine theft, making off with 30,000 bottles of elite 2023 Tuscan wine - including 10,000 bottles of rare Solaia - from the Antinori estate.
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame to honor three-time Oscar-winning special effects legend Carlo Rambaldi
The visionary Italian artist behind the movie monsters of E.T., Alien, and King Kong will posthumously receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Rome to host Italy’s round of the 2027 World Rally Championship
The capital will stage the WRC event next July, while ACI is already working on a future edition combining Sardinia’s gravel roads with Rome’s iconic landmarks.
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Vatican / Leo XIV praises patrons for preserving art and faith Meeting with the Vatican
The Pope thanks the Louisiana patrons of the Vatican Museums for helping preserve its artistic heritage, stressing art’s role in a world increasingly focused on technology and profit.
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Housing / Separated parents can claim up to €500 a month in rent aid
Eligible parents with dependent children can apply for a contribution covering half their rent, up to €6,000 a year, with applications closing on October 28.
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Culture / Italian libraries regain visitors as young people seek places to connect
Library use has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with more young people using these spaces not only to read and study but also to meet friends.
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Science / Big John the Triceratops becomes the star of a Japanese documentary
A study by researchers at the University of Chieti-Pescara into the dinosaur’s fossilised remains has inspired a major documentary by Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK.
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Food / Venice trattoria wins Italy’s top award for traditional cuisine
Trattoria alla Rivetta, a family-run restaurant near St Mark’s Square since 1973, has been named Trattoria of the Year in the Falstaff Restaurant Guide Italia 2027.
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Cinema / Louis Garrel to play John Elkann in Bellocchio’s Marchionne film
The French actor joins Pierfrancesco Favino, who plays the former Fiat chief, in ‘Falcon’, now in production in Toronto with no release date announced.
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Logistics / Transport and logistics generate €341 billion for Italy’s economy
The sector’s wider economic impact amounts to 19% of GDP, far exceeding its direct contribution, according to a new industry report.
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Music / Vasco Rossi to receive honorary doctorate from University of Salerno
The university recognises the Italian rock star’s four-decade career and his influence on communication, social change and generations of fans.
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Cybersecurity / Italian businesses strengthen defences as SME gap narrows
The adoption of cybersecurity measures has risen to 55%, according to EY, with smaller businesses gradually closing the gap with larger corporations.
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