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Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti outlined a budget that would introduce a flat tax for younger workers and set the pension eligibility age at 64, stressing the need for fiscal balance. The measures have sparked debate within the governing coalition and raised questions about Italy’s debt sustainability.
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Five officers of the Italian police force were arrested in the province of Latina on allegations of drug trafficking, embezzlement and falsification, according to regional media. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny of corruption risks within Italy’s law‑enforcement agencies.
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Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told parliament that Italy’s gross domestic product is expected to grow close to 1% this year, signaling a cautious optimism amid global headwinds. The projection comes as the Meloni government balances fiscal prudence with a push for structural reforms.
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The killing of 17‑year‑old Lorena Isceri by her former boyfriend has become Italy's most prominent domestic story, sparking nationwide protests and calls for stronger anti‑femicide legislation. Politicians, activists and the public are demanding answers as details of the pre‑meditated murder emerge.
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A devastating murder-suicide in Rome has left three brothers dead, captivating Italy. The incident, involving a man killing his two siblings before taking his own life, is the nation's leading domestic story.
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A seismic event struck the Italian region of Tuscany with the epicenter pinpointed near the town of Fosdinovo. The quake occurs amid a week of significant earthquakes across Europe and Asia.
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A large blast and fire erupted at the former Simmel Difesa ammunition factory, now operated by KNDS, in the town of Colleferro south of Rome. Emergency services contained the incident without any reported casualties, and local officials say damage appears limited.
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A sudden eruption of Sicily's Mount Etna sent ash as far as Libya, prompting the shutdown of Catania's main airport until August 14. The disruption cancelled roughly 700 flights and caused more than €20 million ($22 million) in damages, making it Italy's top domestic story this week.
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A 34‑year‑old bouncer was fatally beaten outside the Il Castello discotheque in Sangineto, a district of Cosenza, southern Italy. Police have detained two Luxembourgish brothers and ordered a 15‑day closure of the venue while the investigation continues.
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A mix‑up of test tubes at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan led to the implantation of an embryo into the wrong patient. The incident has prompted a temporary halt to assisted‑reproduction procedures and sparked scrutiny of Italy’s fertility clinics.
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Spain has begun passport inspections on all arrivals from Italy, a retaliatory step in a diplomatic clash over a surge of migrants reaching the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The move has prompted Italy's government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, to reject the measures and suspend Schengen arrangements with Spain.
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During a televised speech by President Sergio Mattarella, members of the CGIL trade union, led by spokesperson Fidanza, turned their backs in protest. The gesture has provoked condemnation from the presidency, opposition parties and civil society.