Sunday/ 14 Nov
The "Mona Lisa Bible", a rare 15th-century illuminated manuscript, is on display in the Italian Senate as part of the Vatican's Holy Year celebrations. It was commissioned by Duke Borso D’Este and is known for its luxurious illustrations and gold pigment. The Bible, created between 1455 and 1461 by calligrapher Pietro Paolo Marone and illustrators Taddeo Crivelli and Franco dei Russi, will be available for public viewing until January 16.

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MinistryOfEnvironment

Italy will reopen applications for its electric car and commercial electric vehicle bonus program, offering vouchers between €9,000 and €11,000 for eligible purchases. The reopening includes recycled unused vouchers...

12h
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2026BudgetLaw

The Italian Parliament is debating key amendments to the 2026 budget law focusing on social welfare, pensions, law enforcement benefits, taxation, and housing incentives. The Brothers of Italy party proposed creating a...

23h/32m
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AurelioDeLaurentiis

Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Napoli football club, has been ordered to stand trial in Rome on charges of accounting fraud related to football transfers during the financial years 2019, 2020, and 2021. The...

30h/27h
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AlmaShalabayeva

The Florence Court of Appeal upheld convictions against five Italian police officers involved in the 2013 deportation of Alma Shalabayeva and her daughter Alua. The court reinstated five-year prison sentences for Renato...

33h/18h
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GiorgiaMeloni

The Italian League party proposed reducing the Rai television license fee from €90 to €70 as part of their budget plan, aiming to extend tax benefits related to tax release at a cost of €365 million. Prime Minister...

38h
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RodolfoRonconi

Rodolfo Ronconi, head of the mobile team of the Rome police in 1994, passed away while excavations at the Casa del Jazz may find Judge Paolo Adinolfi's remains. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi expressed condolences,...

39h
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VolodymyrZelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially requested the Vatican to recognize its role in facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia amid the ongoing conflict. Pope Leo...

47h/8h
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GrandeRaccordoAnulare

A 37-year-old Peruvian woman was stabbed multiple times by her 45-year-old ex-partner inside a car on the Grande Raccordo Anulare near Rome, suffering serious injuries. The attacker fled but was arrested in Fiano Romano...

Wed/34h
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Carabinieri

Law enforcement authorities in Rome conducted intensified operations resulting in multiple arrests and seizures of drugs and stolen money. The operations involved the Carabinieri, mounted police, and Esquilino Police...

Wed/15h
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SerhiyKuznetsov

Italy's highest court has ruled that Serhiy Kuznetsov should be extradited to Germany to face charges related to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Kuznetsov, a former Ukrainian military officer, was arrested while...

Wed/Thu
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PopeLeoXIV

Pope Leo XIV criticized Donald Trump's immigration policies and supported the US bishops' statement condemning the administration's treatment of migrants. The bishops highlighted concerns about mass deportations, fear,...

Wed/41h
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PaoloZangrillo

A new national collective labor contract for healthcare management covering 2022-2024 was signed, affecting 137,000 executives including 120,000 doctors. The agreement allocates €1.2 billion and provides an average...

Tue/Wed
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GaleazzoBignami

Galeazzo Bignami caused political tensions within the Italian government by accusing advisor Francesco Saverio Garofani of undermining Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration. Meloni met with President Sergio...

Tue/17h
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WorldFoodProgramme

The World Food Programme warned that 318 million people are expected to face hunger crises or worse in 2026, fueled by conflicts, extreme weather, and economic instability. The USA and Germany are cutting their...

Tue
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Rome

Negotiations for collective contracts are starting soon for state employees and public service workers in Italy and Germany. Italy proposes a €158 monthly increase over three years for around 200,000 employees, but this...

Mon/Wed
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GiorgiaMeloni

The EU announced that Italy's economic growth is stalled at 0.4%, with the deficit projected to reach 3%. Giorgia Meloni's government sees employment growth slowing, with unemployment predicted to slightly drop from...

Mon/Tue
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AdolfoUrso

The 2025 consumer appliance bonus program launched providing up to 30% off energy-efficient appliances. Approximately 550,000 requests exceeded the €48.1 million vouchers funded by Minister Adolfo Urso. Households can...

Mon/Wed
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AdelinaTattilo

The Netflix series "Mrs. Playmen" recounts the life of Adelina Tattilo, who founded the erotic magazine Playmen in 1967 after the ban of Playboy in Italy. The series portrays her journey from a devout Catholic to a...

Sun
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Vatican

Pope Francis hosted a lunch for the Poor that included around fifty transgender individuals from the Roman coast, emphasizing inclusion within the Church. These events, including one attended by 48 transgender women...

Sun
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LandoSileoni

Italians are increasingly becoming 'Bot people,' with a report indicating a rise in loans to families and businesses. Lando Sileoni attributed this surge to high yields and targeted issuances like the BTP as families...

Sun
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MatteoGelmetti

Italy's ruling party, Fratelli d'Italia, faced backlash over a controversial amendment requiring transport workers to declare strike intentions seven days in advance. Senator Matteo Gelmetti announced the amendment's...

15 Nov/Tue
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PopeLeoXIV

Pope Leo XIV hosted a significant audience at the Vatican, welcoming Hollywood luminaries including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig, Chris Pine, Monica Bellucci, Judd Apatow, and Viggo Mortensen to celebrate...

15 Nov/Sun
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37YearOldWoman

Several theft-related cases emerged across Gothenburg, Turin, and central Rome, involving multiple individuals accused of targeting vulnerable victims. In Gothenburg, a 37-year-old woman faced trial for serious thefts...

14 Nov/Sun
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Rome

Leonardo Fiorini from Isola del Liri died after falling from a balcony in Rome, with evidence suggesting a violent struggle and injuries consistent with a fall. Witnesses reported Fiorini hanging from the balcony and...

14 Nov/Sun
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GiorgiaMeloni

Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) leads political polls at 31%, with the Democratic Party (Pd) following at 21.7%. Forza Italia (FI) and Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) closely compete at around 11%, while La Lega stands at 8.3%....

14 Nov/Sun
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PietroPaoloMarone

The 'Mona Lisa Bible', a rare 15th-century illuminated manuscript, is on display in the Italian Senate as part of the Vatican's Holy Year celebrations. It was commissioned by Duke Borso D’Este and is known for its...

14 Nov/Sun
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USBLavoroPrivato

A 24-hour transport strike affects public transport services in Rome, including buses and the metro operated by Atac. The strike was announced by USB Lavoro Privato and Orsa Tpl unions to demand better working...

14 Nov/Sun
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GiorgiaMeloni

Giorgia Meloni and Edi Rama signed 16 agreements addressing various areas, including defense and energy, during a summit between Italy and Albania. They discussed the Gjader and Shenjing migrant centers, currently...

14 Nov/Sun
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FlavioCattaneo

Enel's international operations significantly boosted growth results for the first nine months of this year, with strong performance in Spain and Colombia. CEO Flavio Cattaneo announced that results were approved by the...

14 Nov/Sun
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LorenzoMusetti

Lorenzo Musetti announced he will not participate in the Davis Cup following the ATP Finals due to concerns about his physical condition and family obligations, including expecting his second child. His potential...

14 Nov/Sun
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Frecciarossa

Train travel across Italy faces significant disruptions following a fatal incident on the tracks between Maratea and Praia a Mare. This accident has resulted in a complete halt of services along the Tirrenica railway...

13 Nov/Sun
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GisellaCardia

Gisella Cardia, a self-proclaimed clairvoyant, has been charged with fraud alongside her husband Gianni Cardia. An investigation revealed that the couple collected nearly €400,000 from pilgrims near Rome, promising the...

13 Nov/Sun
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SimoneCicalone

Simone Cicalone, a former boxer and prominent YouTuber, was violently attacked at Ottaviano station in Rome by five assailants. Cicalone sustained facial injuries and was treated by paramedics before being taken to...

13 Nov/Sun
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GiorgiaMeloni

Giorgia Meloni's government faces pressure due to military spending and humanitarian aid decisions amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. Unions are organizing a general strike against the government's support of Israeli...

13 Nov/Sun
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GiancarloTulliani

The Central Investigation Service of Organized Crime of the Guardia di Finanza executed a property seizure order for €2.2 million against Giancarlo Tulliani, who is wanted by authorities. This action follows a judicial...

13 Nov/Sun
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PaoloAdinolfi

Excavations at the Casa del Jazz in Rome resumed as part of an ongoing investigation into the long-unsolved disappearances of Judge Paolo Adinolfi and Emanuela Orlandi. Authorities are focusing on discovering the...

13 Nov/Sun
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EasyJet

Air travelers in Italy will face significant disruptions due to two strikes by EasyJet and Volotea employees. The UILT-UIL union has called for a 24-hour strike by Volotea pilots and cabin crew, citing ignored employee...

13 Nov/Sun
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GiancarloGiorgetti

The Italian government announced the expedited implementation of a new tax on packages from non-EU countries valued under €150, aimed at protecting local businesses from competition posed by fast fashion giants such as...

13 Nov/Sun
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RobertoMohamed

Roberto Mohamed, 33, died at the San Filippo Neri hospital in Rome after suffering a cardiac arrest. He had been hospitalized since November 9, following his arrest in Tor Bella Monaca after a severe car accident. The...

12 Nov/Sun
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PaoloZangrillo

Paolo Zangrillo, the Minister for Public Administration, announced that individuals over the age of 70 in Italy will no longer need to renew their identity cards. This change is part of a "simplification decree" aimed...

12 Nov/Sun
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SilviaCarlucci

Two employees of the Vatican's IOR, Silvia Carlucci and Domenico Fabiani, have been reinstated after being fired for getting married, a situation described as a negotiated settlement. Their dismissal followed a Vatican...

12 Nov/Sun
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TomFord

Tom Ford will direct an adaptation of Anne Rice's novel "Cry to Heaven," marking his return to film direction after nearly a decade. The screenplay is written by Ford and produced through his Fade To Black company, with...

12 Nov/Sun
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Istat

Istat reports that food prices in Italy surged by 25% since 2021, profoundly affecting low-income families. Recent data indicates that one in three families has to reduce spending on groceries due to rising costs,...

12 Nov/Sun
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BonusPsicologo

The application deadline for the Bonus Psicologo 2025 is November 14, offering up to €1,500 based on the applicant's ISEE. This benefit is aimed at Italian citizens in need of therapy but lacking the financial means,...

12 Nov/Sun