1️⃣ Widespread condemnation of the attack on Ranucci
Leaders from the political parties on the centre-left and the centre-right denounced the assault suffered by journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, whose car was bombed during the night, as a threat to democracy. Italian president Mattarella strongly condemned the attack.
Source: ANSA
2️⃣ Prime Minister Meloni Presents the 2026 Budget
‘It is a serious budget that focuses on the same major priorities as the previous ones: families and birth rate, tax reductions, business support and health care’ said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after her cabinet approved the budget. This budget will result in a sharp in increase in spending worth 18.7 billion euro.
Source: ANSA
3️⃣Premier and Mattarella to attend carabinieri’s state funerals
The Vice Premier Antonio Tajani writes, “We will honour the memory of these Heroes, who fell in service, an example of love towards their homeland”. President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella and Premier Giorgia Meloni will attend the funerals of the three Carabinieri who lost their lives in the Verona tragedy
Source: Il Corriere
4️⃣ Arrest confirmed following attempted feminicide on Monday
An arrest warrant for Paolo Passarello (34) for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend (33) in in Canicattini Bagni has been acted on in recent hours. However it was only technical invocation, according to his solicitor as he could not be brought to court do to his hand injury.
Source: Blog Sicilia
5️⃣ Riina’s Daughter Headed to Prison after Supreme Court Appeal Rejection
Italian Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by the defense, making the custodial sentence for Maria Concetta Riina—daughter of the mafia boss Totò Riina—official. She is accused of aggravated extortion and threats against two businessmen in Tuscany, in connection with an investigation by Florence’s Anti-Mafia Directorate.
Source: ANSA
6️⃣ The Roof of a school in Rome has collapsed, students evacuated
A near fatal disaster occurred when the middle of the ceiling of the Piaget Diaz School collapsed as the students and teachers were entering at 8am this morning. No injuries have been reported.
Source: Roma Today
7️⃣ A new wave of protests take over Bologna
Demonstrators both inside the classroom and the streets are calling for action on multiple fronts..Issues from Palestine to housing rights to academic freedom are in question. Tension expected throughout the day and the department of social sciences at the has been university occupied.
Source: Bologna Today
8️⃣Family duties: sex education belongs at Home
In a recent statement, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio argued that sexual education should be a family responsibility, not a school one, stressing that learning “by example” is key. The declaration has stirred backlash from opposition groups and advocacy organizations who argue it undermines comprehensive youth education.
Source: ANSA
9️⃣Boldrini Pushes Back: Landini’s ‘Cortigiana’ Remark Was a Misunderstanding
Former House Speaker Laura Boldrini argues that CGIL leader Maurizio Landini did not intend a sexist insult when calling Prime Minister Meloni “cortigiana,” but rather a metaphorical reference — as “cortigiano” — to political subservience. Boldrini says that, taken in context, the remark referred to Meloni’s alignment with Trump.
Source: Open
🔟 The premier of the film Per te takes place at the Rome Film Festival
The film, directed by Alessandro Aronadio tells the story of Mattia Piccoli and his father who suffers with Alzheimer’s disease. Edoardo Leo, who plays the father takes to the red carpet for the premier.
Source: Roma Today
