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General strike brings protests across Italian cities over Gaza war

A general strike swept across Italy on Thursday, with demonstrations in dozens of cities calling on the government to act against the war in Gaza and growing violence in the West Bank.

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Torrential rain triggers flooding and mudslides in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy caused severe flooding and mudslides on Monday, striking the towns of Como and Cabiate.

Climate

Record-breaking heat linked to over 62,000 deaths in Europe last year

The Mediterranean basin and south-eastern regions are emerging as major climate change hotspots, facing the greatest impacts on health.

Italy

Thousands of workers across Italy go on strike in solidarity with Gaza

Monday marks the second day of strike action after a similar walk-off was called on Sunday by the southern European country's largest trade union, the Italian Confederation of Labour (CGIL).

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Experiences

This epic European cheese journey is both sustainable and delicious

This cheese journey takes travellers from vast wetlands to dramatic mountains and sweeping valleys in search of some of Europe’s least-known unique cheeses.

Spain

Spanish police arrest Camorra-linked gang leader over drug trafficking

The detainee, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of belonging to a criminal organisation from the Marano area of Naples.

Vatican

Could first millennial saint Carlo Acutis' PlayStation become a relic?

London-born Italian boy Carlo Acutis was a computer whiz with a talent for coding and a love of video games, according to his mother.

Business

Armani's will: Fashion empire to be sold or go public soon

The founder of the Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani left the fashion empire with clear instructions to be partially sold to competitors or seek an initial public offering (IPO) at a later stage.

Travel News

Italy strikes: Flights and trains face disruption in September

The upcoming strikes follow regional and nationwide action earlier in September.

Experiences

Italy launches newly restored 1970s train from Rome to Siena

You’ll need to book quickly as the route is only running for a limited time this autumn.

Europe News

Evacuating Gaza children to EU: Moral obligation or security issue?

The World Health Organization and several international NGOs have raised the alarm on the need to evacuate sick and injured children from Gaza. But some governments refuse to welcome patients from the Strip out of fear of repercussions to their security and migration policies.

World News

Thousands pay their last respects to Armani, funeral on Monday afternoon

Thousands of people and then fashion designers, politicians, entrepreneurs and VIPs paid their last respects to Giorgio Armani in the funeral chamber set up in Milan. The Italian fashion designer's funeral is scheduled to take place on Monday in a private ceremony in Rivalta, Piacenza

Culture news

Giorgio Armani remembered as 'King Giorgio' in Milan tribute

Hundreds attended the funeral of Giorgio Armani in Milan, paying respects to the iconic designer who passed at 91. Tributes poured in from around the world.

Experiences

This is how women over 50 are reshaping solo travel

Older solo female travellers are pushing the boundaries of travel by rewriting luxury travel and seeking out deeper, more memorable cultural immersion experiences.

Italy

Two armed Turkish men arrested in Viterbo ahead of popular festival

Italian media reported that the two men were suspected of preparing an attack during Wednesday's celebration, which was attended by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Business

MPS offer for Mediobanca hits minimum take-up threshold

As a requirement for the takeover, MPS needed investors to offer up at least 35% of Mediobanca shares. This goal has been surpassed, with MPS securing 38.5% of Mediobanca.

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Filmmakers of 'Voice of Hind Rajab' condemn 'dehumanisation' in Gaza

At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza, earning a standing ovation as they entered.

Business

MPS relaunches bid for Mediobanca takeover

Monte dei Paschi raises its offer for the acquisition of Mediobanca, adding €0.9 in cash per share and lowered the threshold for the validity of the takeover bid to 35%. The offer is now worth a total of €13.5 billion. Piazza Affari reacts with falls for both stocks.

Economy

Rome denies French PM Bayrou's 'unfounded' tax dumping claims

Francois Bayrou, in an interview with French media on Sunday, accused Italy of fiscal dumping. The Italian government denied it, while members of the key parties criticised the attack, defending the soundness and attractiveness of their tax system.

Tech News

Is Meta failing to stop the spread of non-consensual images?

Altered photos of women, including Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accompanied by sexist comments, have stirred outrage in the country. But it is not the first case to affect social platforms.

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