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| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
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Vatican / Pope Leo XIV’s surgery at Gemelli goes well
The Pope underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule detected early, with audiences postponed until October 20 to allow for recovery.
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Transport / Italy tightens Highway Code rules for foreign cars and scooters
The new measures include insurance requirements for foreign-plated vehicles circulating in Italy for more than 30 days, as well as stricter rules for e-scooters and delivery bikes.
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Italian Court rules against Meta: publishers entitled to fair compensation
Italy's administrative tribunal has rejected Meta's appeal against national fair compensation rules for publishers. The ruling reinforces EU copyright directives and protects journalistic value online.
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Gruppo SAE launches La Stampa USA to connect Italian-Americans
Italy’s historic daily expands its reach across the Atlantic with a dedicated English-language platform designed to reconnect the Italian-American community with the heart of Italian culture, business, and current affairs.
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Tourism / Foreign spending in Italy reaches €16.2 billion as beach weddings rise
International tourist spending rose 5% in the first eight months of 2026, while beach weddings gain ground in the global destination-wedding market.
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Consumer rights / 72% of Italians feel more vulnerable as AI spreads
A new survey finds that only 9% feel more protected by the growing use of AI by companies and institutions, as automated systems complicate access to services and consumer rights.
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Gender / 128,000 Italian women face economic abuse
A survey highlights how partners can control women’s finances or prevent them from working, with hundreds of thousands saying they must regularly justify their spending.
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Italy tops European measles rankings amid low booster uptake
Italy recorded 653 measles cases between September 2025 and August 2026, leading the EU/EEA. Public health officials are pushing for urgent catch-up vaccination campaigns.
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Finance / Gold and luxury handbags become Italian safe havens
A new survey finds that 85% of Italians see jewellery as financial assets, while 64% recognise the economic value of luxury handbags.
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Juventus takes €9.8 million Ronaldo dispute to Italy’s Supreme Court
The club is challenging a ruling that upheld the former striker’s claim for wages suspended during the Covid pandemic.
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Industry / Former Ilva puts Europe’s steel future to the test
Italy’s €187 million support plan aims to protect jobs and attract investment as the Taranto steelworks face the challenge of balancing industrial competitiveness with decarbonization.
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New electric Citroën 2CV to be built in Pomigliano
Stellantis has unveiled a concept for an affordable electric Citroën 2CV starting around 15,000 euros. Production is slated to begin in 2028 at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant near Naples.
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Teramo researcher leads discovery of a new "four-winged dinosaur"
Paleontologists have uncovered the Norellraptor barsboldi, a 57-centimeter feathered dinosaur from China. Co-coordinated by Italian researcher Andrea Cau, the find sheds new light on the origins of avian flight.
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How we interpret bodily signals can shape our emotions
Researchers propose a new framework explaining how sensations can be interpreted as either excitement or danger, depending on how we assess our ability to cope.
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Environment / A rap song puts Italy’s landslide risks in the spotlight
Italy’s environmental geologists are using music to raise awareness of hydrogeological hazards, calling for risk education, safety certificates for property sales and greater investment in prevention.
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