1️⃣ Italy nears recognition of Palestinian state after hostage release
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy is closer to recognizing a Palestinian state, calling the release of all Israeli hostages a key step toward that goal and urging the creation of a renewed Palestinian Authority “free from Hamas.”
Source: ANSA, Reuters
2️⃣ Woman fatally stabbed by partner in Milan
Prosecutors say the murder followed repeated stalking and death threats, with aggravating factors including premeditation and cruelty. Pamela Genini, a 29-year-old woman, was stabbed to death in Milan by her partner, who later attempted suicide.
Source: Corriere della Sera
3️⃣ Court upholds Todde as Sardinia governor
Italy’s Constitutional Court reinstated Alessandra Todde, ruling the electoral board overstepped in disqualifying her over campaign spending issues.
Source: La Repubblica
4️⃣ Italy’s public debt hits record €3.08 trillion
Italy’s debt rose to €3.082 trillion in August, up €25.4 billion from July, according to the Bank of Italy.
Source: Bank of Italy
5️⃣ 2025 budget cuts taxes, raises wages
The €18 billion budget reduces the second personal income tax (IRPEF) bracket from 35% to 33% for middle incomes and adds €2 billion in 2026 for inflation-linked wage adjustments.
Source: Il Sole 24 Ore
6️⃣ Publishers file complaint against Google’s AI search
Italian newspaper publishers associated with Fieg filed a complaint with Agcom, claiming Google’s AI Overviews reduces traffic and ad revenue, violating the Digital Services Act.
Source: FIEG, AGCOM
7️⃣ Philip Morris under antitrust probe over “smoke-free” claims
Regulators are investigating Philip Morris Italia for allegedly misleading marketing, warning that “smoke-free” products may still harm health and cause addiction.
Source: AGCM
8️⃣ Rome Film Fest Celebrates 20th Edition
Running until October 26 at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, the 20th Rome Film Fest showcases over 150 films from 38 countries, alongside music events and TV premieres. The program explores conflict, current affairs, and Italian history, including stories on Gaza, Ukraine, and real-life crime cases. It opens with La vita va così by Riccardo Milani, with international guests such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ari Aster, and Luc Besson.
Source: Rome Film Fest Press Office
9️⃣ Italy secure playoff spot amid Udine protest clashes
Fifteen people were detained, two arrested, and thirteen injured as police used tear gas and water cannons. Italy’s 3–0 win over Israel secured their playoffs in the World Cup. Near the stadium pro-Palestinian protests took place.
Source: ANSA, Gazzetta dello Sport
🔟 Jannik Sinner returns at Six Kings Slam in Riyadh
The tennis player will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Riyadh after recovering from cramps. A win from Jannik Sinner could set up matches at the Six Kings Slam with Djokovic and Alcaraz. He could return to be No. 1 in the ATP ranking.
Source: Sky Sport, ATP Tour
