1️⃣ One Dead, 20 Injured in Car–School Bus Crash Near Turin
A collision between a car and a school bus in Arignano, near Turin, left one person dead and around 20 injured, though no students are in serious condition. The accident occurred at an intersection as the 33-year-old driver of the BMW was returning home from work.
Source: ANSA
2️⃣ Milano-Cortina Decree Sent to Constitutional Court
A Milan judge has sent to Italy’s Constitutional Court the question of whether the government’s decree classifying the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Foundation as a private entity is unconstitutional. Prosecutors argue that this “privatisation” shields the foundation from public-law scrutiny and hinders corruption investigations linked to Olympic contracts.
Source: Corriere Della Sera
3️⃣ 60,000 Italian Pharmacists Strike Over Expired Contract
Around 60,000 pharmacists and staff from private pharmacies affiliated with Italy’s national health service are on a 24-hour strike today, demanding the renewal of their labour contract that expired in 2024. Unions accuse Federfarma of offering inadequate wage increases and call for recognition of the workers’ professional value.
Source: ANSA
4️⃣ Five Missing Italian Climbers in Nepal Found Safe
Italy’s Foreign Ministry confirmed contact with five mountaineers from Como who had been unreachable for several days in Nepal. The group reported they are safe and plan to return to Kathmandu on November 8.
Source: ANSA
5️⃣ Pepper Spray Incident Forces School Evacuation in Pescara
A pepper spray–like substance spread through the Mibe art high school in Pescara, causing coughing and eye irritation among students and staff. The building was evacuated, and emergency crews, including firefighters and medical teams, responded to the scene.
Source: ANSA
6️⃣ Constitutional Court Extends Third-Term Ban to Trentino
Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled that the ban on serving a third consecutive term applies to the governor of Trentino and all directly elected regional leaders. The decision strikes down a local law that would have allowed Governor Maurizio Fugatti to seek a third mandate, which the government had previously contested.
Source: ANSA
7️⃣ TIM in Talks with Nvidia on Potential AI Collaboration in Italy
TIM CEO Pietro Labriola confirmed ongoing discussions with Nvidia, expressing optimism about future cooperation. The U.S. AI giant, fresh from announcing a €1 billion investment in Germany, is now exploring opportunities to expand its presence in Italy.
Source: ANSA
8️⃣ One in Ten Italians Skips Care Due to Long Wait Times
In 2024, nearly 10% of Italians — about 5.8 million people — reported giving up medical treatment, mainly due to long waiting lists but also because of financial or logistical difficulties, according to Istat president Francesco Maria Chelli. Total healthcare spending reached €185 billion, up 3.3% from the previous year, driven largely by public sector funding.
Source: ANSA
9️⃣ Bank of Italy: Budget Does Little to Reduce Income Inequality
The Bank of Italy warned that the government’s new budget has limited impact on narrowing income disparities among households. It noted that the cut to the second income tax bracket mainly benefits families in the top two-fifths of the income scale.
Source: ANSA
🔟 Sinner Arrives in Turin for ATP Finals as Draw Takes Place Today
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has arrived in Turin ahead of the ATP Finals. The tournament draw is scheduled for today, determining his group-stage opponents.
Source: ANSA
