Meloni will meet Abu Mazen to discuss peace in Gaza and future recognition of Palestine
Italy will reaffirm its support for a two-state solution, pledging aid for food, healthcare, training, and the reconstruction of Gaza. During her meeting this afternoon with Palestinian leader Abu Mazen in Rome, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will tie Italy’s potential recognition of Palestine to lasting peace and the exclusion of Hamas from power, while Abbas calls for renewed dialogue with Israel and a halt to settlements.
Source: Il Sole 24 Ore
President Sergio Mattarella calls for united effort against addictions
During his speech at the Conference on Addictions, he urged a sustained and collective effort to combat addictions. The President of the Republic, Sergio Matarella, emphasized that no one will face the struggle alone and describing the fight against drugs as “a front of freedom”.
Source: Quirinale
Injuries suffered after an explosion in an apartment in Turin
Two people were hurt in a blast at a residential building in Rivarolo Canavese, with a woman seriously injured and airlifted to a specialist hospital. The injuries occurred after an explosion in an apartment in Turin, prompting the evacuation of the building. Fire brigade and local Carabinieri investigations are ongoing, and the blast is believed to have been caused by a possible gas leak in a second-floor apartment.
Source: SKY TG24
Filippo Turetta’s life sentence becomes final
The Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the first-instance conviction of Filippo Turetta for the murder of Giulia Cecchetti by deciding not to appeal. His life sentence becomes final as he had already waived his right to appeal, and the second-degree hearing scheduled for 14 November will not take place, with the court formalising the dual renunciation.
Source: Rai News
Fake condominium scam in Superbonus uncovered in Siracusa
The Guardia di Finanza uncovered a €10 million fraud involving a fictitious condominium set up to claim the 110% Superbonus tax incentive. Eleven suspects—a company and ten individuals—allegedly purchased an abandoned hotel in Siracusa, falsified documents to convert it into a residential complex, and submitted fraudulent funding requests to the Italian Revenue Agency.
Source: Rai News
Bus and metro disruptions in Rome, Milan, and Palermo
Major Italian cities are experiencing public transport strikes. The protest involves multiple sectors affecting bus and metro services: in Palermo, AMAT workers are on a 24-hour strike; in Milan, ATM staff and motorway workers have announced disruptions; and in R, Trenitalia personnel have halted services.
Source: ANSA
Italy records one of the lowest growth rates in EU social spending in 2024
Italy’s social spending rose 4.3% in 2024 to 28.34% of GDP, one of the lowest increases in the EU, covering pensions, healthcare, and social benefits. Overall, EU social spending reached €4,925 billion, up 6.9% from 2023, or 27.3% of GDP, with the largest gains seen in Estonia, Croatia, and Romania.
Source: ANSA
Geolier and Giorgia lead this week’s releases in New Music Friday Italia
As every Friday, a wave of new music has been released. This week’s highlights of New Music Friday Italia include Geolier’s new single FOTOGRAFIA and Giorgia’s return with her album G, led by her Sanremo hit La cura per me. Other notable releases include MONEY by Sayf featuring Artie 5ive and Guè, and Superstar by Paola Iezzi.
Source: Inchiostro Sonoro
John Elkann reaffirms commitment to Juventus
The president of Exor remains fully committed to the Italian football team, offering strong support for the club’s new board and management team. Speaking at the shareholders’ meeting, John Elkann reaffirmed the holding company’s long-standing commitment to Juventus. He expressed pride in being the controlling shareholder for over a century, and emphasized the goal of combining solid sporting results with financial discipline.
Source: ANSA
Jannik Sinner drawn in Bjorn Borg Group for ATP finals
For the championship, the men’s singles groups have been drawn, placing Jannik Sinner in the Bjorn Borg group with Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Lorenzo Musetti, creating the possibility of an all-Italian clash with Musetti. Ahead of the ATP Finals, Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, rivals for the year-end world No. 1 ranking, will meet in a practice session at the Inalpi Arena.
Source: Rai News
