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Italy's domestic fuel market has seen a rapid price jump, with gasoline surpassing €2.14 per litre and diesel hitting €2.27, climbing higher on highways. The increase pressures motorists and adds to broader economic concerns ahead of upcoming elections.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government announced the elimination of the vehicle ownership tax (bollo) for small‑ and medium‑power cars and all motorcycles, to take effect in 2027. The move, aimed at easing a widely‑detested levy, comes as Italy heads toward a national election.
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YouTrend’s modelling shows that Italy’s pending electoral overhaul could reshape the balance of power in Parliament. Analysts note the reforms could also alter the centre‑right’s internal dynamics, especially the influence of party strategist Maurizio Vannacci.
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Parliamentary debate over a new electoral bill has intensified as the Senate pushes ahead despite controversy on preference voting. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned the proposal could jeopardise women’s representation in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government unveiled a decree to raise domestic oil production and prolong a diesel excise‑tax reduction as global oil prices hover around $100 a barrel. The measures aim to ease soaring energy costs for Italian consumers and industry.
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The Chamber of Deputies will begin debating a new election law on 28 September that sets a 42% vote threshold for a majority and eliminates a runoff. The Senate is slated to examine the proposal in parallel, marking the most prominent domestic political debate ahead of the next general election.
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Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti outlined a budget that would introduce a flat tax for younger workers and set the pension eligibility age at 64, stressing the need for fiscal balance. The measures have sparked debate within the governing coalition and raised questions about Italy’s debt sustainability.
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Five officers of the Italian police force were arrested in the province of Latina on allegations of drug trafficking, embezzlement and falsification, according to regional media. The case has sparked renewed scrutiny of corruption risks within Italy’s law‑enforcement agencies.
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Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told parliament that Italy’s gross domestic product is expected to grow close to 1% this year, signaling a cautious optimism amid global headwinds. The projection comes as the Meloni government balances fiscal prudence with a push for structural reforms.
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The killing of 17‑year‑old Lorena Isceri by her former boyfriend has become Italy's most prominent domestic story, sparking nationwide protests and calls for stronger anti‑femicide legislation. Politicians, activists and the public are demanding answers as details of the pre‑meditated murder emerge.
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A devastating murder-suicide in Rome has left three brothers dead, captivating Italy. The incident, involving a man killing his two siblings before taking his own life, is the nation's leading domestic story.
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A seismic event struck the Italian region of Tuscany with the epicenter pinpointed near the town of Fosdinovo. The quake occurs amid a week of significant earthquakes across Europe and Asia.