Stellantis-Urso automotive agreement: plants to remain operational
Zeta Italy News. The plan is to invest €2 billion by 2025 in the automotive industry, aiming for a 50% increase in production by 2026. Following yesterday’s meeting with Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis‘ European head, confirmed that all Italian plants will remain operational. Key part of the investment plan will be the production of hybrid cars alongside electric ones.
Budget amendments delay continues
The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies completes review of 2025 budget amendments. Final parliamentary approval is expected to come after Christmas. A major sticking point is the amendment on ministers’ salaries: as it stands, travel expense reimbursements are planned for unelected ministers and undersecretaries who do not reside in Rome. Among the maneuvres, advancing retirement to sixty-four years of age by combining mandatory and supplementary pensions.
President of the Republic’s final year speech to institutions
Sergio Mattarella’s warning in his end-of-year speech addressed to the institutions. “Doubt is creeping into our public opinion that democratic power is weak, inefficient, slow, and inadequate to govern a rapidly changing reality. We must cherish democracy and take care of it.” The President of the Republic concluded his speech by expressing hope that every state office will live up to its responsibilities.
Fever from Congo kills again: one Italian man killed
A fifty-five year old returned from Africa died from a suspected fever from Congo with hemorrhage. Investigations, in collaboration with Spallanzani in Rome, are underway to understand the origin of the disease, but it is not the first case.
Giovanni Toti to do community service for corruption charges
Former Liguria President reaches a plea deal in Genoa court. Accused of corruption in the exercise of his duties and illegal party financing, Toti opted for a plea bargain through his lawyers. He agreed to a sentence of two years and three months, which will be converted into 1,620 hours of community service.
Ottavia Piana rescued after 83 hours
Speleologist Ottavia Piana was rescued at 3:15 a.m. after the relentless efforts of rescuers, which began on December 14. The woman sustained vertebral and rib injuries, fractures to her facial bones, and a knee. She was airlifted to Bergamo for further examinations.
Strengthened controls in view of the Jubilee
Interior Minister Piantedosi announced that more than seven hundred additional uni to support are already active on the territory. The suburbs are the centers targeted by the controls of the Rome Police Headquarters in view of the Jubilee.
Vermiglio advances in the Oscar race
Already a Golden Lion winner in Venice, it has now made the shortlist of the 15 best international films. The Oscar race continues for Vermiglio, the film by Maura Delpero. The final step is the nomination to the top five, which will be announced in January ahead of the Oscars night on March 2.
Juventus shines in the Italian Cup
Thiago Motta’s Bianconeri scored four goals against Davide Nicola’s team, Cagliari. The Juventus footballers who scored were Vlahovic, Koopmeiners, Conceicao and Nico Gonzalez. Koopmainers and Nico Gonzales are back in the game after an underperforming moment.
