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Meloni Wants Europe to Speak with One Voice. Who Gets the Microphone?
Euronews reports the Italian prime minister’s challenge to overlapping diplomatic initiatives on Ukraine. Behind the argument about coordination lies a…
Nov 6
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Vannacci’s Populist Revolt Meets a Rather Ordinary Problem: Voters
Reuters examines the strains inside Italy’s new far-right party. Beyond the polling lies a familiar political challenge: turning attention into lasting…
Nov 6
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The Supermarket Fridge Has Become a Cybersecurity Problem
On Reuters’ “Italy says cyberattack on supermarket fridges had limited impact”, 3 November 2026. Reporting by Angelo Amante.
Nov 5
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Italy’s Biggest Bank Wants to Get Bigger. Who Benefits?
In “Intesa CEO upbeat on antitrust ruling on MPS bid after strong quarter”, Valentina Za of Reuters (3 November 2026) reports on a €34 billion offer…
Nov 5
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Italy welcomes new residents. Now it is debating the cost of leaving
Reuters reports that the government is open to revising its proposed exit tax. The Financial Times asks a broader question: how should wealth be taxed…
Nov 5
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Bob Dylan, the Pope and the Unlikely Politics of a Small Meeting
On Nicole Winfield’s “Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican”, Associated Press, 4 November 2026.
Nov 5
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The Steelworks Nobody Can Save Without the State
On Giselda Vagnoni’s “Flacks says he is ready to buy Italy’s Ilva, but seeks €1 billion state loan”, Reuters, 4 November 2026.
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October 2026
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Oct 30
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Italy's €26 Billion Budget: A Country That Wants to Grow Without Changing Too Much
“Italy approves 2027 budget with tax hikes on banks and energy firms” — Giuseppe Fonte and Angelo Amante, Reuters, 28 October 2026.
Oct 30
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Ireland Is Building Places to Work. Italy Is Still Trying to Sell Places to Live.
On “Rural strategy to improve everyday lives of people by 2031”, by Harry McGee, The Irish Times, 27 October 2026.
Oct 29
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Europe Wants Its Own AI. Italy Might Help Build It.
On “Italy's Domyn to launch open source frontier AI model within a year, CEO says”, by Leo Marchandon, Reuters, 25 June 2026.
Oct 29
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From Communism to Five-Star Luxury. Rome Has a New Address.
Original reporting: “Un’icona architettonica degli anni ’40 rinasce con l’apertura dell’hotel Thompson Rome” — ANSA, 27 October 2026. Additional…
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