Russia is using an increasingly wide range of chemical weapons against Ukraine, Dutch intelligence agencies say, citing information gathered within the Ukrainian government, according to which the Russian military has used chemical weapons to carry out more than 2022 attacks in Ukraine since 9. The use of tear gas and chloropicrin by the […]
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A morning of fear and sirens in the heart of the Prenestino neighborhood, where a LPG distributor exploded shortly after 8 in via dei Gordiani, causing a roar heard in many neighborhoods of the capital. The explosion, violent and sudden, caused a fire and a shock wave that shattered windows and shook walls […]
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Rome, explosion at a petrol station in the Prenestina area: at least 21 injured and fear in the city
A very strong explosion shook the eastern part of the capital this morning. Around 8:20, a petrol station located in via dei Gordiani, in the Prenestino district, was the scene of a violent fire preceded by an explosion heard clearly in many areas of the city. The roar shook windows and buildings even in […]
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“THROUGH LIFE SUSTAINMENT MANAGEMENT (TLSM) 2” between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture in which Fincantieri and Leonardo, with shares of 51% and 49% respectively, and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have signed the Through Life Sustainment Management (TLSM 2) operational support contract, continuing a long-standing strategic collaboration […]
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by Pasquale Preziosa The conflict in Ukraine has forcefully restored to Europe the awareness of the vulnerability of its eastern borders and the need to build its own credible strategic attitude. However, what is emerging in the international system goes well beyond the conventional comparison: the evolution of the hypersonic threat, technological competition and geography […]
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by Aniello Fasano Russia’s response to the devastating drone assault on Russian strategic bombers conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Sunday was not long in coming. The spectacular “Spider’s Web” operation destroyed more than a third of all Russian nuclear-capable missile carriers. Ukrainian officials praised […]
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From South Korea, a breakthrough in regenerative medicine: an injectable gel that, activated by light, repairs bones without invasive surgery A future without pain: science ignites hope in bone regeneration by Antonio Di Ieva There is a moment, after a fall or an accident, when time seems to stand still. The pain, […]
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Francesco Matera Those who will soon board a Trenitalia train will be able to enjoy a stable internet connection, even in the most remote areas, thanks to Starlink satellites. A plan that is still top secret, but now in an advanced stage, sees the Ferrovie dello Stato Group ready to adopt the technology of Elon Musk's company. According to three sources – […]
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Starlink dominates the race for low-orbit satellites, offering fast internet worldwide. Amazon, China and the EU are trying to compete with projects like Kuiper, SpaceSail and IRIS². Beyond technology, geopolitical influence and global digital security are at stake Andrea Pinto After six years of work and some delays, the dream […]
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The case of Chiara Poggi's murder in Garlasco is back at the center of judicial and media attention, with the Pavia Prosecutor's Office seemingly wanting to reopen the case against a new suspect: Andrea Sempio. After years of archiving and definitive sentences, a palm print is putting the spotlight back on a story that seemed to be closed with the conviction of Alberto […]
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by Francesco Matera In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, new technologies are emerging that can radically change the way we interact with computers. Among these, artificial intelligence agents, called AI agents, are playing an increasingly central role. Unlike simple chatbots, which simply respond to […]
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Eni confirms preliminary results from the Capricornus 1-X well, in the Orange Basin in Namibia, as communicated by Operator Rhino Resources. The Capricornus 1-X well, whose drilling started on February 17 with the Noble Venturer rig, reached final depth on April 2, successfully penetrating the Lower Cretaceous target level. The well […]
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Donald Trump has long had Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in his sights. The news is that the former US president is no longer limiting himself to public criticism, but is actually considering removing him from office. This was confirmed by Kevin Hassett, Trump's chief economic adviser to the White House, who […]
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(Adnkronos) – In the tariff war with China, Donald Trump 'pardons' smartphones, with iPhones in the lead, computer monitors, routers and other electronic devices. These products imported from the United States will not be subject to the 125% tariffs in force for other goods from the Asian country. The exemption comes into effect in […]
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Plenitude has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Autostrade per l'Italia for the sale of the entire production of a wind farm owned by Plenitude located in the Municipality of Banzi (Basilicata). The plant has a capacity of 16 MW and an estimated electricity production of approximately 390 GWh over the entire period. The agreement […]
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For a week, a Russian-made drone flew over the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Ispra, in the province of Varese, one of the most heavily guarded facilities in Italy. The episode, detected at least five times, raises concerns for national security, considering the proximity of Leonardo's strategic plants and the presence of a "no fly […]
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With the support of ESA, Thales Alenia Space leads an innovative project to improve crop resilience to climate change and optimize agricultural resource management Satellite innovation meets the land: cultivating the future, protecting the present by Antonio Di Ieva European agriculture is about to take a leap into the future. Thales Alenia Space has […]
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World powers accelerate development of advanced aircraft, redefining geopolitical balances “Whoever dominates the air has won the battle.” – Giulio Douhet, Italian military theorist. Towards a future where man and machine fly together by Antonio Di Ieva In recent years, the competition for air supremacy has reached new heights, with […]
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The reduction of US aid reshapes the balance in Africa, with China ready to fill the void and Italy strengthening its presence on the continent. While the United States reduces its support, China and Italy advance with targeted strategies to support the development of sub-Saharan Africa. by Antonio Di Ieva On 10 […]
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Italy confirms its leadership in space research, strengthening its role in the international panorama of scientific exploration beyond the Earth's atmosphere by Andrea Pinto The Hermes Pathfinder satellite constellation of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) has successfully reached Earth's orbit. The launch took place yesterday from the Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California, as part of the mission […]
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The idea of a European Defense is often evoked in political and strategic debates, but what does it really mean? To understand it, it is useful to listen to the analysis of General Pasquale Preziosa, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force, who dedicated an entire book to the topic. As reported in an article published today in La Stampa, the general does not use […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane After more than 1.100 days of conflict, the Ukrainian front may be experiencing a temporary pause. Kiev has accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposal, supported by the United States, with the aim of encouraging a broader diplomatic opening. However, Russia's position remains uncertain. Moscow has reiterated that a ceasefire […]
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A strong earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area last night, at precisely 00:25. The earthquake, clearly felt throughout the Naples area, pushed many residents to take to the streets for fear of possible collapses. According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the magnitude of the main shock was 4,4, […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine have seen significant developments in recent days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling the meeting “very positive.” This meeting comes ahead of crucial discussions with U.S. officials, during which Ukraine […]
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European concerns about the flurry of executive orders issued by US President Donald Trump and his statements over the past month and a half since he took office are not limited to foreign policy, positions on Ukraine and Russia, the defence sector and threats to international trade and […]
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by Aniello Fasano A few days after the suspension of US military aid and the blocking of intelligence information, Ukrainian losses are very serious. The US decision that has disoriented the Ukrainian authorities and all European allies is decisively helping the Russian advance along a critical part of the front, especially in Kursk, […]
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by Aniello Fasano With the election of Trump, the Russian-Ukrainian war seems to have entered a new phase, in which the aggressor is confused with the aggressed, creating new confusion and tension. In the meantime, international relations have become increasingly tense with the trade war and the aberrant statements on Greenland and the […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a crucial summit at Lancaster House in London today, bringing together several European leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The meeting was called to discuss joint strategies […]
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On December 27, 2024, astronomers participating in the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) project discovered a small but ominous asteroid, designated 2024 YR4. While most asteroids discovered each year are small objects that pose no immediate threat, this particular cosmic rock is attracting the attention of space agencies […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane The war in Ukraine, which broke out in February 2022 with the Russian invasion, has reawakened in the collective European memory the great conflicts of the past that saw Russia as a protagonist. In particular, the historical invasion attempts by foreign powers — such as the Swedish, French and German ones — offer a […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Europe is today facing a crucial moment, marked by a geopolitical crisis that seems to call into question its role on the international stage. The recent phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which marked an unexpected resumption of dialogue between the United States and Russia, has cast a shadow over the […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will attend the extraordinary summit of European heads of state and government on Ukraine, convened in Paris by French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit was organised following the recent Munich Security Conference and aims to […]
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Solidarity with Mattarella: Italian politics united against attacks by Russian spokeswoman Zakharova
“But, instead of cooperation, the criterion of domination prevailed. And they were wars of conquest. This was the project of the Third Reich in Europe. Today's Russian aggression against Ukraine is of this nature”. Sergio Mattarella, Marseille – 14 February 2025 The speech by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella held at the University of Marseille, in which he outlined […]
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Israel was supposed to complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by February 18, 2025, according to the ceasefire agreement. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the Lebanese army deployment in preventing Hezbollah from regrouping along the border area. As a result, Netanyahu asked the President of the United States […]
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Donald Trump's announcement regarding the possibility of a direct US presence in the Mediterranean has significant implications for the geopolitical and geoeconomic balances of the region, with a direct impact on Italy as well. Although the details are still vague, the proposal is welcomed by some allies, while it meets opposition from Islamic States, some countries […]
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A heavy and incessant rain provided the backdrop to the 'Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security', organized as part of the celebrations for the Jubilee of 2025. The event, dedicated to members of the Armed Forces, police forces, municipal police, security operators, veterans, military associations and military ordinaries, […]
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Seventy-nine countries have expressed support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), opposing the sanctions imposed by the United States, but Italy has decided not to sign the joint declaration. The signatories include nations such as Germany, France, Great Britain and Canada, while, in addition to Italy, Japan and Hungary have also chosen not to join. The decision of […]
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by Aniello Fasano Putin and all Russian leaders who militarily invaded Ukraine in 2022 will be tried for the “crime of aggression”. A coalition of 38 countries, including all members of the European Union, has announced important progress to establish a special tribunal to rule on the crime of “crime of aggression” committed by political and military leaders […]
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President Donald Trump's administration may unveil a long-awaited plan to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia at the Munich Security Conference next week. Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, will outline the proposal at the event, according to anonymous sources cited by Bloomberg. The plan includes a possible freeze […]
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by Aniello Fasano The American President is aiming directly at the Ukrainian “treasure” to resume shipments of weapons, branded US. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump asked to exchange military aid for the delivery of large quantities of rare earths taken directly from the Ukrainian subsoil. In detail, Trump is asking Kiev to offer […]
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Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile, called Etemad, during an official ceremony attended by the President of the Islamic Republic, Masoud Pezeshkian. The missile, according to Tehran authorities, has a range of 1.700 kilometers and was developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry. State television reported that […]
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Panama seeks to balance its relationship with Washington, without fueling a direct confrontation with China. The Panamanian government's goal appears to be to maintain national control over the Canal, while ensuring American economic support to avoid falling completely under Chinese influence by Andrea Pinto Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, […]
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The European aerospace industry is preparing for two major missions that will shape the future of space exploration: the Argonaut lunar lander and the Plato space telescope. Both initiatives, coordinated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and implemented with the contribution of Thales Alenia Space and other European institutions, strengthen Europe's role in scientific research and space exploration. […]
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Chinese startup DeepSeek, founded in May 2023 in Hangzhou by Lian Wenfeng, has launched a chatbot called DeepSeek V3, becoming the most downloaded free application on Apple's App Store and surpassing ChatGPT in the United States. This success has triggered an earthquake in global financial markets, questioning American technological supremacy and causing heavy […]
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The White House has stepped up its expulsion operations of irregular migrants from the United States, an initiative strongly supported by President Trump to strengthen border control and send a strong message to those who try to enter the country illegally. It is strange how irregular migrants for years were still considered a source of […]
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Maria Vittoria Belleri, known as Mavi, a 10-year-old girl with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy), received today the honorary membership card of the Order of Journalists. The ceremony took place in the presence of the President of the Order, Carlo Bartoli, who motivated the recognition with the "great passion shown towards the profession". Mavi, protagonist of the short film […]
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In one year +210% of authorized courses. Valditara: “Success beyond all expectations. The entire school is changing”. The ministerial commission responsible for examining the applications of technical-professional institutes for the adoption of the 4+2 model for the next school year has completed its work: the authorized schools have increased from 180 last […]
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The “smart agriculture” project enters the Mattei Plan for Africa with the signing of an agreement that strengthens the existing collaboration between Leonardo and BF Spa for agricultural and technological development in particular in the African continent. It was signed today by Fabrizio Saggio, Coordinator of the Mission Structure for the implementation of the Mattei Plan of the Presidency […]
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Kate Middleton has announced that she is officially in remission from cancer, leaving behind a nightmare that began in early 2024. The Princess of Wales made the announcement during a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she underwent months of preventative chemotherapy. For the first time, it has been made known […]
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The Azov Brigade, one of Ukraine’s best-known fighting units, is seeking English-speaking recruits to form an international battalion and bolster its ranks in the fourth year of the conflict with Russia. The announcement, reported by the Guardian, comes directly from the brigade’s commander, known by his nom de guerre “Karl”. Azov is aiming […]
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A famous saying: never change a winning team. Yes, because the successes of our intelligence, as it is organized today, are there for all to see. In Italy we have not suffered any sensational terrorist attacks of Islamic origin, while abroad our troops are able to operate with the necessary determination and tranquility. This, thanks to the […]
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The plane that is bringing journalist Cecilia Sala back to Italy, freed by Iranian authorities after a period of detention, took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. The news was released by Palazzo Chigi through an official note, which underlined the success of the operation thanks to intense work carried out through diplomatic channels and […]
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A large fire has hit Pacific Palisades, one of the most affluent areas of Los Angeles, located along the city’s western coast. The blaze, fueled by destructive winds and drought-stricken soil, has led authorities to declare a state of emergency. More than 30.000 people have been forced to leave their […]
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The Starlink system stands out from most satellite internet services for its innovative network of satellites in low orbit, about 550 kilometers above Earth, compared to 35.000 kilometers for traditional geostationary satellites. This configuration allows for significantly lower latency times, about 25 milliseconds versus 600 milliseconds for rival systems, improving […]
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The Italian government is accelerating the nomination of Elisabetta Belloni's successor to the management of the Department of Security Information (DIS), with the aim of defining the new leadership already in the next Council of Ministers. The choice will take place through consultations between the majority forces, with the approval of the Quirinale. Among the internal candidates in the sector, […]
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In Gaza, civilians’ lives are being disrupted by a seemingly unresolved war, while leaders on both sides remain locked in a diplomatic impasse. Despite months of negotiations and mediation by international actors, the prospects of an agreement to end hostilities and secure the release of hostages remain uncertain. […]
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by Francesco Matera After the brutal attack on October 7, 2023 by Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) hit Gaza with an intense bombardment, relying on a database meticulously compiled over the years, containing addresses of homes, tunnels and other critical infrastructure of Gaza militants. But when […]
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China has launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, further bolstering its military potential at a time of rising geopolitical tensions with the United States. The ship combines the characteristics of an amphibious landing craft, designed to carry and support invasion forces, with those of an aircraft carrier, significantly increasing the […]
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The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, sent by Moscow to evacuate weapons and equipment from Syria, is facing a serious emergency in the Mediterranean. According to maritime monitoring sites, the vessel suffered a failure in the fuel line of its main engine, which has affected its ability to maneuver, leaving it adrift at […]
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New Jersey case reignites debate: outdated laws and insufficient defenses against a rapidly spreading technology The alarm over drones in the United States is taking on contours similar to the collective hysteria of the past after New Jersey was overwhelmed in recent days by a wave of alarmism due to large drones […]
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A series of drone sightings in New Jersey and other states have highlighted serious shortcomings in the security of U.S. airspace, a problem that President-elect Donald Trump’s designated national security adviser, Mike Waltz, says needs to be addressed immediately. The outgoing administration of President Joe Biden has downplayed the […]
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The European Commission has adopted a Communication to support Member States in countering hybrid threats posed by the use of migration as a political weapon by Russia and Belarus. This initiative aims to strengthen security along the external borders of the European Union, especially in neighbouring countries such as Finland, which has to manage […]
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The delivery of the Trieste ship represents not only a technological and industrial milestone for Italy, but also a symbol of national unity, innovation and tradition. It is a tangible demonstration of the country's ability to design, build and innovate, establishing itself as a reference point both at European and international level Francesco Matera A historic day has […]
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The rebels are advancing towards Damascus, rumours are circulating that Bashar al Assad is fleeing to Moscow or Tehran, marking the inevitable fall of a regime that has held for about a quarter of a century. Syria, beyond the rhetoric, has been left to its fate, both by Russia and Iran. Moscow […]
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The political crisis in France culminates with the fall of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government, ousted by the National Assembly following a motion presented by the left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire and supported by the far-right Marine Le Pen. The Barnier government, in office for less than three months after the early legislative elections last […]
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A tense incident occurred in the Baltic Sea, where a Russian Navy ship opened fire with signal shells at a helicopter of the Bundeswehr, the German Armed Forces. According to information reported by German media, the helicopter was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the area at the time of the incident. The incident was […]
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by Aniello Fasano Angela Merkel, in her long-awaited autobiography Libertà, has finally revealed the background to some of the most discussed decisions of her political career. In the pages of the book, which will be released on November 26, the former German Chancellor tells her point of view on the decision taken in 2008. The choice to block Ukraine's entry into NATO which, […]
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Vladimir Putin is banking on one of his most advanced weapons to shore up his strategy and scare the West by Massimiliano D'Elia In less than 24 hours, Vladimir Putin has appeared twice on television, marking a change of pace in the Kremlin's communication. On Thursday evening, the Russian president had spoken to citizens and […]
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Kiev has accused Moscow of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) against Ukrainian territory for the first time. According to Ukrainian authorities, the weapon in question is designed to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with the ability to strike targets thousands of kilometers away. Asked about the incident, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry […]
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by Aniello Fasano US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles, including ATACMS, to strike Russian and North Korean forces “exclusively in Russia’s Kursk region,” Axios reported, which obtained information from sources close to the US government. This […]
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The Houthi movement in Yemen has once again threatened shipping in the waters off the Arabian Peninsula, stepping up its “solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza” campaign. In a significant escalation, Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the pro-Iranian group, claimed attacks on American ships, targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea and two […]
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The attack in Amsterdam, which has shocked the city in the last few hours, was the culmination of a series of events planned via social media and chats, with the support of songs that incited hatred. The news was reported by Repubblica. The incident involved various groups that have stirred up the waters of political and social tension. […]
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In a world that sees, with Trump's election, the opening of new scenarios following the probable American disengagement from various areas of the planet, the countries of the European Union are "timidly" trying to change the community course, still too tied to inappropriate nationalisms. The path is long and tortuous while the economic grip of the USA and […]
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Taiwan's largest airline is close to deciding on a billion-dollar order for long-haul passenger planes, which is expected to be split between Airbus and Boeing, industry sources told Reuters. Discussions over buying new cargo planes remain on hold. […]
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Republican nominee Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the contested state of North Carolina in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, according to projections from Edison Research, Reuters reports. The result brings Trump one step closer to completing a dramatic political comeback. Final victory remains uncertain in six other key states, which will determine […]
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The complexity of the ongoing investigations makes the situation even more worrying for the probable scenarios that could affect national security. The detailed analysis of the seized data is only at the beginning and could reveal a much wider network of infiltrations and violations, shedding light on new and worrying implications. As Corsera writes, it would have been violated […]
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The recent killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar marks a significant milestone in Israel’s ongoing conflict. This assassination follows a devastating Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the deadliest day in Israel’s history. Analysts see Sinwar’s death as a severe blow to Hamas, […]
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by Emanuela Ricci France, Italy and Spain, three of the main European nations involved in the Unifil mission in Lebanon, are working on a joint initiative to curb the escalation of violence in the south of the country, on the border with Israel. The situation has become particularly critical in recent weeks, with increasingly frequent attacks against peacekeeping forces […]
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Yesterday, Israel bombed targets in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said all options were open for retaliation against Iran, which he called Israel's main enemy, adding that Israel would decide on its own how to respond, although it continued to coordinate with the United States. Gallant […]
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by Emanuela Ricci US President Joe Biden has said he does not believe there will be an “all-out war” in the Middle East, as Israel weighs its options for retaliation after Tehran’s largest-ever attack on its soil. This time, the Iranian attack has had a huge psychological impact on […]
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Italy is determined to address the challenges related to the exploitation of underwater resources and the safety of underwater activities in a more structured and coordinated way. The establishment of the Agency for the Safety of Underwater Activities, decided by the Council of Ministers yesterday, represents a fundamental step for Italy, projecting it towards a future in which the underwater environment does not […]
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by Giuseppe Paccione A large number of pagers exploded spontaneously and simultaneously, a device used by Hezbollah personnel in Lebanon that caused several deaths and thousands of injuries. This attack, probably coordinated, was achieved by inserting a fake component into the new pagers that contained between 10 and 20 grams of high-potential explosive of military grade. […]
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Football, Usic: solidarity with colleagues injured in Genoa, Mandolini: “Increase compensation for road personnel“ “The Italian Carabinieri Union (Usic), expresses closeness and support to colleagues of the 2nd Liguria Carabinieri Regiment after the pre-derby clashes, where 3 police officers were also injured, to whom we extend our solidarity“. This was stated in a […]
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by Fabrizio Ciannamea In a few days, the name of the successor to the Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, will be known. On September 27, in fact, nine candidates will compete for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLD), which is currently the main parliamentary force of the center-right coalition (together with the Buddhist-inspired Kōmeitō) and led by the conservative Kishida. The winner of the elections will remain in office for three years and will automatically assume the role of Prime Minister. Kishida, the […]
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The incident came just two months after another failed assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, in which the former president was grazed in the ear. The motive of the new attacker, Routh, remains unclear, but the FBI is treating the case as attempted murder Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, a native of Hawaii, is […]
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The digital revolution of recent years, which is developing day after day with disruptive speed, imposes profound changes in daily lifestyle, offering science fiction scenarios that scare and make you think by Aniello Fasano It was only 2005 when Facebook began to spread outside university campuses and the smartphone was only in the mind […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Pakistan is going through one of the most critical periods in its history, marked by a serious political and economic crisis. The country has been devastated by a series of terrorist attacks that continue to spread terror and destruction, while poverty is spreading, crushing an increasingly desperate population. For many, the idea […]
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Vast potential, but global challenges lurking by Antonio Adriano Giancane Australia appears to have all the credentials to dominate the global race for critical minerals, essential to fuel the green and military technologies of the future. With huge natural reserves, the country is a major player in the global market for these resources. […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Africa, with its 30% of the world's natural resources and 14% of the global population, is today at the center of a renewed international competition. This continent, historically undervalued, is proving to be increasingly strategic, becoming a battleground between several emerging medium powers such as Turkey, Brazil and Russia. The growing interest […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Globalization is often perceived as a phenomenon mainly related to markets and consumption, where goods, services and capital move freely across national borders. The term globalization is often used, as a synonym for liberalization, to indicate the progressive reduction, by many countries, of obstacles to free […]
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The cutting-edge unit will install subsea infrastructures and carry out operations in the underwater sector VARD, a Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group among the first companies in the world in the design and construction of special vessels, has signed a contract with Island Offshore, a Norwegian shipowner operating on the market Oil & Gas and renewables, for the design and construction […]
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The religious and political implications of a controversial choice by Antonio Adriano Giancane The recent decision of the Ukrainian government to ban contacts with the Patriarchate of Moscow represents a new chapter in the conflict that continues to tear relations between Ukraine and Russia. This provision, which aroused mixed reactions both at the national [...]
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by Emanuela Ricci The sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily attracted great media attention, especially after the publication of a report by the independent blog Debuglies, which explored the possibility of a deliberate attack through electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and hacking. The report highlights how these advanced technologies could have been used to […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane The situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly complex and uncertain, representing a hotbed of growing tensions that fuel fears of a possible widening of the conflict in the region. In particular, the killing of the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran last July, ignited tensions between Iran and Israel, [...]
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by Andrea Pinto Binyamin Netanyahu has expressed doubts about the possibility of a truce with Hamas, despite pressure from the United States. Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, was in Egypt after a brief visit to Israel, during which he warned that time to reach an agreement was running out. This agreement could […]
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by Francesco Matera In 2022, the killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a US drone attack was hailed by President Joe Biden as a moment of "definitive closure" of the terrorist group and revenge consummated for the families of the victims of September 11th. Zawahiri, who had replaced Osama bin Laden and had had a […]
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by Emanuela Ricci After the killing of Fouad Chokr, one of Hezbollah's highest military ranks, on Tuesday 30 July, in Beirut, the Lebanese Shiite community and its main party are analyzing the ways in which the Israelis located the senior officer . His location was known only to a small group of people. Right away […]
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by Andrea Pinto Last week, Sudan's military government announced the reopening of a major border crossing with Chad, closed for six months, which had severely hampered increasingly urgent efforts to reach millions of starving people in Sudan. Until a few days ago, the military insisted on maintaining [...]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Nine days after the Ukrainian incursion into Russia, Kyiv has implemented a bold and complex strategy: to conquer Russian land to use it as leverage in future peace negotiations. This approach, which could mark a turning point in the ongoing war, reflects Ukraine's growing confidence and desire to change […]
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A ship transporting liquefied natural gas has docked at a plant in northern Russia. The United States last year added natural gas from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project to the list of assets covered by sanctions, in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Led by private energy company Novatek, the project has […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane Mogadishu was the scene of a new bloody terrorist attack. A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a hotel located in the popular Lido seaside area, starting an armed assault and a four-hour siege that resulted in the deaths of at least 32 people and [...]
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International flights to Tel Aviv have been suspended, the response from the axis of evil is awaited
The intelligence concretely supports the threat of multiple attacks by the axis of evil from multiple directions: Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Iran and Yemen by Emanuela Ricci At least a dozen rockets were fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee, so Hezbollah in a message on telegram. Tel Aviv claims, however, that the Iron Dome defense system [...]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane In recent years, Venezuela has been at the center of a profound political and economic crisis that has had a devastating impact on the lives of its citizens. Once one of the richest countries in Latin America thanks to its abundant oil resources, Venezuela is now plagued by particularly high inflation, shortages […]
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A long war of attrition is underway in Ukraine. How long will the two armies be able to resist? It is no coincidence that there is more and more talk of sitting down to start a process that can lead to a just peace by Emanuela Ricci Everyone is waiting for the outcome of the next US presidential elections which, paradoxically, [...]
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Ursula von der Leyen was elected for the second time at the helm of the EU Commission by the Strasbourg plenary with 401 votes in favor, 284 against, 15 abstentions, counting on a 41 vote difference, compared to the threshold of 360 votes. Five years ago she only had 9 left. by Emanuela Ricci The Patriots and […]
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The deployment of long-range US missiles in Germany represents a real "escalation" for Russia. Moscow threatens to include European capitals among its targets by Aniello Fasano There was a time when Olaf Scholz fought against the strengthening of the United States military presence in Germany. At the beginning of the years […]
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Once again the war of adults has repercussions on children. In Ukraine as in Palestine, schools and hospitals are bombed, the faces of defenseless children are inexorably marked by blood and wounds. While the dead are still being counted and the survivors are being searched for, the Russian bombings continue incessantly by Aniello Fasano There is a unanimous [...]
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The "republican dam" has held while for Marine Le Pen and her Rassemblement National (RN) everything needs to be redone. Macron, after the terrible result in the European elections, wanted to test the popular will within France to try to shore up the forces of the majority, which was clearly in free fall. The result was a “mess” […]
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by Emanuela Ricci Joe Biden is seeking an almost impossible relaunch by traveling around the States with a series of rallies in key states. Biden's path, in recent days, has become increasingly difficult. In a meeting with Democratic governors, Biden admitted that he needed more rest, declaring that [...]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane At least 18 people were killed and dozens more injured in a series of suicide attacks, all carried out by women, on Saturday in north-east Nigeria. Local officials reported that the attacks, one which occurred during the wedding of a young couple and the other organized during a funeral, were [...]
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Most of the seats in the French National Assembly will be filled in the second round. Emmanuel Macron and the center-left aim to stop the advance of Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National (RN) and its prime ministerial candidate, Jordan Bardella by Emanuela Ricci In the first round of the early legislative elections, one in three voters voted for the RN, […]
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Africa represents a region of growing strategic interest for the BRICS countries, who see it as a land of economic opportunities, natural resources and geopolitical influence by Antonio Adriano Giancane In recent years, Africa has become an area of strategic interest for the BRICS (acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) with significant investments in various sectors such as infrastructure, energy, resources […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane The conflict between Israel and Gaza is one of the most complex and long-standing issues in the Middle East, rooted in decades of tension, violence and attempts at negotiation. This conflict mainly involves the State of Israel and various Palestinian factions, including Hamas, a Palestinian political-military organization, which governs the Strip of […]
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One harsh and bloody conflict in Europe, another in the Middle East plus other micro conflicts scattered across half the world was not enough. Terrorism recurred on March 23, in a disruptive manner, in Moscow in grand style: four armed and well-trained men shot into the crowd at a concert centre, the Crocus Hall: […]
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by Editorial Staff The US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, writes the WP, flew yesterday, in great secrecy, to Ukraine to reiterate the full support of the United States, despite the fact that the US Congress is still deadlocked on additional funds to support the Kyiv's war effort. Sullivan reached Ukraine at a time […]
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The Houthis are intensifying their attacks by testing different tactical options to discover the limits of their enemies' defenses. They therefore experimented with a "swarm" attack by launching flying drones, small boats, underwater drones and mines against the targets by Antonio Adriano Giancane The attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthi rebels against ships in transit do not stop, [...]
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by Aniello Fasano A powerful rearmament is what Europe sees in a not too distant horizon. The winds of war coming from Ukraine and the threat of a granite-like Russia, capable of challenging the West, despite the heavy sanctions applied to it, are just some of the factors that are pushing the Old Continent to have to think seriously […]
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The agreement will create a production chain of military ships based in the United Arab Emirates with an estimated value of 30 billion euros. EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defense groups, and Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, have signed a term sheet for the creation of a joint venture (JV) […]
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by Aniello Fasano The head of the US House Intelligence Committee, Republican Mike Turner yesterday came out in the open warning American politics and by extension the entire Western world that the Russian threat also and above all comes from space, identifying it as a “serious threat to national security”. Turner also […]
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The digital assistant for any information on the Single and Universal Allowance is online on the INPS website. Equipped with generative artificial intelligence, the Assistant understands natural language and is able to personalize the conversation, responding logically to the requests made during the interaction. Furthermore, thanks to a continuous learning process, citizens, using the […]
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by Editorial Staff The Yemeni Houthi rebels raise their sights and after having targeted the ships transiting the Red Sea, crossing the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab el Mandeb, they are now aiming at the submarine communications cables which, precisely from that stretch of sea, connect entire countries and continents. The interruption […]
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by Emanuela Ricci Today at the EU Foreign Affairs Council there is a discussion on the new military mission of the European Union, called Aspides. A mission that will also have to defend the Italian maritime routes that cover 40% of the total commercial traffic that passes through the Suez Canal to then reach Asia. Due to the incursions of the Yemeni Houthi rebels […]
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by Editorial Staff The entire Middle East region is becoming highly unstable following the war in Gaza, the expansion of military operations in Lebanon and the turbulence in the Red Sea due to drone and missile attacks on passing shipping by rebels Yemeni Houthis. Last but not least, the Iranian intervention in Syria, Iraq and [...]
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by Editorial Staff William Lai Ching-te was elected the new president of Taiwan, candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), with which China has interrupted every channel of dialogue for at least eight years, obtained 40% of the votes. The gap with political opponents was important: Hou of the Kuomintang stopped at [...]
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New warship with 100 missile launchers launched Raisi after attacks in the city of Kerman thundered against Israel and the United States for “creating the Caliphate,” promising that the “Al Aqsa Flood” operation will necessarily lead to the destruction of the Zionist state. Iran, therefore, implements its military actions both at sea and on […]
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by Editorial Staff ISIS, via telegram, claimed responsibility for the attack in Kerman in Iran. It would have been two suicide bombers who blew themselves up among the people gathered to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the death of General Soleimani, causing 84 deaths and 284 injuries. The surprise and disbelief of the Iranians concerns the infiltration of the suicide bombers, while the ayatollahs try to maintain [...]
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by Massimiliano D'Elia The humanitarian consequences of the decade-long conflict in Yemen, aggravated by the situation in the Red Sea, are of unimaginable proportions, with millions of people affected by hunger, lack of medical care and forced displacement. The crisis in the Red Sea in recent days will probably shine a light on a country that has been living for […]
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by Massimiliano D'Elia The decision to join NATO was probably the best choice made by Turkey in foreign policy, considering its rich historical heritage, characterized by cultural, social and religious contradictions between West and East. Turkey was accepted into the Alliance in 1952 along with Greece, as the Truman administration believed that containing […]
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The Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, and the CEO of Eni, Claudio Descalzi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defense and Eni today in Rome. The agreement consolidates strategic collaboration on security and risk assessment through the sharing of experiences and information, which can integrate the mutual skills acquired in the different […]
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by Editorial Staff Last October, Russian and Chinese company executives met secretly to discuss the possibility of building an undersea tunnel connecting Russia to Crimea. This underwater communication line would allow the transport of goods to Crimea, offering a route safe from Ukrainian attacks. The news emerged [...]
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by Andrea Pinto Italy takes its steps in foreign policy, trying to weave a web of strategic alliances that have a vision and that cover a medium-long time space in order to create sustainable structural plans, capable of promoting the growth of national economy, in the European context and more generally in the Mediterranean [...]
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“In perspective, a new investment financing model based on a three-year law until 2040 would constitute the ideal reference paradigm, together with the increase in resources for the operating sector, in order to get as close as possible to the threshold of 2 % of GDP, which NATO continues to hope for”. by Giuseppe Paccione This morning, the boss [...]
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by Massimiliano D'Elia Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC news yesterday that Israel will consider "small tactical pauses" in the fighting to facilitate the entry of aid or the exit of hostages from the Gaza Strip. He remains firm on his decision not to grant a ceasefire, despite international pressure. After surrounding […]
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by Editorial Staff The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, in Jordan to meet his counterparts from the Arab countries and then in Turkey to speak with Erdogan. Not only in Tel Aviv, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken was also in Amman where he met his colleagues from Qatar, [...]
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The office of the diplomatic advisor to the Prime Minister, Francesco Talò, in an official statement expresses its regret "for the deception received from an impostor who passed himself off as the president of the African Union Commission". The phone call arrived on 18 September, as part of Giorgia Meloni's contacts, on the occasion of the meeting of the General Assembly of [...]
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(by Francesco Matera) The massacre of 7 October last, carried out by Hamas near the Gaza Strip, with an incursion of over a thousand militiamen, shocked not only world public opinion due to the cruelty of the scenes of murdered deaths, expertly published online by terrorists, but also the international Intelligence Community because it is not [...]
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The initiative, promoted by CERTFin, involves the Bank of Italy, Ivass, the State Police, Abi, Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Banca Sella, Banco BPM, BNL BNP PARIBAS, BPER Banca, Credem, Gruppo BCC Iccrea, Gruppo Cassa Centrale, illimity, Intesa Sanpaolo, La Cassa di Ravenna and UniCredit “Cybersicuri – a possible undertaking” begins, the information campaign on cybersecurity that […]
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(by Giuseppe Paccione) We are still waiting for a possible ground attack by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on the Gaza Strip, but the reasons for the delay are still unknown today, so much so that analysts have no time to speculate on what this invasion will be like and whether it will actually be the modus operandi [...]
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A doubt arose last October 7 when we saw the scenes of the assault by terrorists belonging to Hamas on the territories close to the Gaza Strip. Humanely, coldly killing helpless women and children while they sleep in their homes is almost impossible, it goes against every law of humanity. If there ever was a conscience, killing another [...]
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A strong explosion hit the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City, full of patients and Palestinian citizens seeking refuge. At least 500 people were killed, the Hamas Ministry of Health announced. Hamas blamed Israel, saying that the explosion was caused by an aviation strike, while the Israeli army blamed [...]
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Joe Biden met with the leaders of the Jewish communities and underlined that the attack against Israel "was not just hatred, it was cruelty and that Hamas is pure evil, they are not just terrorists". Late in the evening, Hamas, via a press release, announced that it had freed a woman and her two children. […]
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A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has been circulating on social media platforms, saying the interim Taliban government in Kabul has asked neighboring countries for safe passage to Jerusalem to fight against the Israeli army. The statement circulated in Urdu and English and appeared on many […]
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The paradoxes present in our labor market are evident and one of these is highlighted in this note from the CGIA research office: if the unemployed in Italy are just under two million, of which approximately 800 thousand are between the ages of 15 and 34 years [Istat, “Employed and unemployed”, Rome, 2 […]
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(by Francesco Matera) If anyone was thinking of negotiations started with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, unfortunately, the evidence shows the opposite. According to a Bloomberg analysis, Moscow intends to increase military spending to 2024 percent of its GDP during 6. The defense budget would thus jump from 67 billion dollars per year to 112 billion.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. The occasion was a good one to present the program that Italy intends to carry forward to the next G7, where our country will hold the presidency. Prime Minister Meloni in the bilateral meeting with Guterres "underlined the need for a greater and coordinated commitment [...]
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Army Corps General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, Operational Commander of the Joint Forces Summit (COVI), today concluded a two-day visit to Libya, where he presided over the turnover ceremony in command of the Italian bilateral assistance and support mission, the so-called MIASIT. The ceremony marked the formal handover between [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Ursula von der Leyen accepted the invitation of the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to visit the island of Lampedusa which is dealing with a real humanitarian emergency. There is still no certainty about the date. In recent days the island has had to welcome around 7000 migrants (294 boats arrived in a single day), exceeding beyond belief the capacity foreseen by its structures which can reach a maximum of 700 covered places.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia despite warnings from Washington not to favor a deal to send weapons to Putin. Kim left Pyongyang for Russia on Sunday aboard his private train, accompanied by senior officials from the defense and military industry and the Foreign Minister.
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The ASEAN bloc (organization of Southeast Asian Nations) gathered today in the Indonesian capital for a summit that will focus on concerns over the growing rivalry between the United States and China in the region. ASEAN consists of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. ASEAN) will also have as participants [...]
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From September 2023, new parents will receive a communication via email inviting them to submit the application to apply for the Single Universal Allowance or to supplement the benefit already received for other dependent children. This is an initiative that INPS takes on with the aim of facilitating access to the Single Universal Allowance on the occasion of the […]
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The size of the Indian telecom market has grown exponentially in recent years. The country's economic survey last year revealed that wireless data usage rose from an average of 1,24GB per person per month in 2018 to over 14GB in 2022.
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In the province of Turin, a train hit and killed five workers who were working on the tracks. Two others were injured. The accident occurred shortly after midnight near the Brandizzo train station. The train was traveling at 160 kilometers per hour and the five victims are being identified. The two […]
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by Antonio Adriano Giancane The Prime Minister of the Tripoli government, Abdelamid Dbeibah, has suspended, as a precaution, the Foreign Minister Najla Al Mangoush and has reported her to start administrative investigations against her. The suspension following the "secret meeting" in Rome with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. The meeting, according to rumors from [...]
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The Israeli foreign minister met with the Libyan minister. Possible cooperation between the two countries on the table Even if the two countries do not have diplomatic relations, last week, thanks to the mediation of Minister Antonio Tajani, the Israeli Foreign Minister had an important meeting in Italy with the Minister of the […]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni has returned to Rome from her rest period in Puglia. Already on Monday the first post-summer council of ministers to discuss urgent measures, such as the migrant decree. But Meloni's attention is not only in Italy but also outside the borders where the war [...]
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India lands on the lunar South Pole, water ice exploration begins
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The expansion of the BRICS bloc, under discussion at this week's summit in Johannesburg, has attracted a diverse group of potential candidates – from Iran to Argentina – intent on starting a new inclusive process to compete with the western block. There are many issues that emerging countries complain about: According to officials of the [...]
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Although in 2023 the South is destined to remain the geographical division that will record the lowest GDP increase in Italy (+1 per cent approximately compared to +1,1 in the Center and +1,2 per cent approximately in the North), the same, however, will exceed that of France (+0,8 percent) and, in particular, of Germany [...]
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A US official said the US had approved sending F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine to defend against Russian invaders. The planes will be supplied at the end of the pilot training phase, scheduled for the beginning of 2024. Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukraine has asked on multiple occasions [...]
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An exciting future in space exploration is looming thanks to the synergy between the Italian Space Agency and the Politecnico di Milano. The groundbreaking ORACLE (Oxygen Retrieval Asset by Carbothermal-reduction in Lunar Environment) project is at the heart of this ambitious collaboration, aiming to extract oxygen from lunar regolith to facilitate long-term human presence on the Moon. […]
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In Milan (35.342 €), Monza-Brianza (31.984 €) and Bolzano (31.483 €) the realities most in the "red". The least ones are Agrigento (€10.302), Vibo Valentia (€9.993) and Enna (€9.631). As at 31 December 2022, the average amount of debt per household in Italy had risen to 22.710 euros. Overall, the stock of bank debt in [...]
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(by Francesco Matera) Sub-Saharan migrations are closely linked to the crisis in Niger following the coup d'état of last July 26th. The Italian government is very concerned because a war in Niger could inflame the Sahel by increasing the flow of migrants in an unpredictable and uncontrolled way. Niger is important because it occupies a [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) With its foreign policy, China is succeeding in the forward-looking strategy of conquering not only African governments, but also many inhabitants of the black continent. This was confirmed by a survey last March by the US opinion research institute Pew Research Center, which examined China's global posture, interviewing over thirty thousand [...]
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With a quick passage in the Chamber and the favorable vote, the reform of the Italian tax system kicks off. Satisfaction of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: "Less taxes on families and businesses, a fairer and fairer taxman, more money in payroll and lower taxes for those who hire and invest in Italy, more [...]
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Three new generation patrol vessels for the joint venture between Fincantieri and Leonardo As part of the OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel) acquisition program of the Italian Navy (MM), Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture owned by Fincantieri and Leonardo with shares of 51% and 49% respectively, signed with the Directorate of Naval Armaments [...]
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France condemned the violence against its embassy in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attacks against its citizens or interests. Anti-French protests took place today in front of the French embassy in Niamey following last week's military coup. "The President will not tolerate [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Finally, the Italian premier Giorgia Meloni will have a "one to one" conversation with US President Joe Biden, next Thursday and Friday the Italian delegation will leave Ciampino military airport for Washington DC, where it will land at Andrews military airport. After brief and fleeting meetings at the G7 and at the NATO summit in [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) The long war in Ukraine is an important testing ground for the armies of half the world to understand the evolution of combat on the ground, following the use of simple and inexpensive but often lethal means and technologies and winners. The use of small killer drones, or larger ones to transport explosives [...]
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(by Francesco Matera) In the world of military aviation, the search for new generation fighters is a constant commitment. One such project that has gained significant attention is the US Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. With advances in technology and the evolution of threats, the American Defense seeks to maintain its superiority [...]
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Eni, in collaboration with Assarmatori and Confitarma, today presented the document “The route towards net zero. Together to decarbonise the maritime sector" to which three of the largest manufacturers of naval engines contributed (Wärtsilä, WinGD and MAN Energy Solutions), as well as Unem, Federchimica / Assogasliquidi, Assocostieri and RINA, which supervised the work [...]
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Tomorrow the NATO summit in Vilnius and Russia will be heard, given that the foundations will be laid for the future entry of Ukraine, Georgia and Sweden into the Alliance. The three cornerstones of the new strategic posture of the 31 NATO members will also be discussed in Vilnius, projecting the interests of the Alliance no longer only to the East but [...]
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ABI. New Memorandum for those who have problems resulting from the choice of variable rate mortgages
The Italian Banking Association announces a new Memorandum, in five points, dedicated to the issues of those who have problems consequent to the choice of variable rate mortgages and to the growth of interest rates consequent to the decisions of the ECB. The ABI signals, in a simple and immediate way, the possibilities that are available today in Italy for [...]
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Yes of the CGIA to the minimum wage by law, provided it is measured by the TEC If the minimum wage of 9 euros gross per hour were introduced by law, according to the CGIA there could be a serious danger of seeing irregular work increase in the country, in particular in sectors where currently the minimum wages are much lower [...]
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The Ministry of Economy and Finance announces that in the period January-May 2023, tax revenues ascertained on the basis of the juridical competence criterion amounted to 192.073 million euros (+6.178 million euros), +3,3% compared to the same period of 2022. In particular, in the first five months of the year direct taxes increased […]
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In the month that we have just left behind, the taxman has seriously begun to present the "bill" to the Italians. Among the withholding taxes of employees, VAT, IRES, Imu, Irap, Irpef for self-employed workers, additional taxes, etc., the CGIA Research Office estimated at 63,9 billion euros the total amount of taxes which, […]
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The long discussion that lasted until about 1:15 in the night, far beyond what was expected, was not enough for the leaders of the Twenty-seven to adopt the paragraph of the conclusions dedicated to immigration. In the afternoon session, instead, Ukraine was discussed with the intervention of President Zelensky via video link. In […]
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“Securing supplies of critical raw materials must be a priority for cooperation between European states”. This was stated by Roberto Cingolani, Leonardo's CEO, on the sidelines of the summit between France, Germany and Italy on critical raw materials Roberto Cingolani, Leonardo's CEO, expresses satisfaction with the proposal of the European Commission [...]
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On June 17, the United States Department of Defense, in the context of hypersonic tests, launched the first spacecraft, the Rocket Lab. The launch took place at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to test the first suborbital flight of a hypersonic load of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed program, […]
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The new frontiers and new air power trends are accelerating the development of new capabilities and technologies for military pilot training Airbus and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint promotion of integrated training systems and the development of answers to future challenges of Air Dominance. In the context […]
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Here's how companies will change in the next three years Survey by Fòrema, the training body of the Confindustria system, on hundreds of entrepreneurs between Padua and Vicenza. The results: the training is aimed at managers and not at new hires. After Covid, stop investments for smart working, better innovation and product. For […]
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Putin counters the Ukrainian counter-offensive by raising the bar of the conflict. On the one hand he complains about the shortage of ammunition and drones and on the other he intensifies the bombing, hitting Ukraine in a radial pattern. The other day he signed a decree incorporating the Sea of Azov into Russian territory, threatened not to renew the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain and made […]
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The alarm was raised by US intelligence to American firms that supplied Iran with technological components which were then used to build the fearsome Shahed drones used by Russia in the war against Ukraine. However, Iran does not only receive its supplies from Western countries, through anonymous civilian companies, but also from China, India and South Africa. A trade in components […]
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Overflights open with Bologna for the Centenary of the Air Force Emilia Romagna, on Thursday 8 June, will be the first regional capital to see the overflight of the National Acrobatic Patrol as part of the "AM thanks Italy" initiative. with which the Armed Forces wants to express its gratitude to all citizens for the support received in these [...]
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This we are about to conclude is the last weekend of the year that we work for the taxman. In purely theoretical terms, in fact, next Wednesday the Italian taxpayers1 will finish paying the taxes, levies, taxes and social security contributions necessary to run schools, hospitals, transport, to pay the salaries of public employees, [...]
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In relation to the latest events in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict with Wagner's taking of the Bakhmut stronghold, the trespassing of alleged Russian revolutionary troops in Belgorod and the request for F16s accepted by the West, we asked General Pasquale Preziosa, president of the The Eurispes Security Observatory an analysis from a military strategic point of view. General, […]
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Yesterday Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had to leave the G7 summit in Japan early to return to Italy due to the emergency in Emilia Romagna. Meloni specified, during the press conference, that it is necessary to work well and immediately to insert the measures to support the citizens and companies of Romagna as early as the next [...]
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A G7, the one started in Japan, which sees the leaders of the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Italy address thorny and complex issues such as nuclear disarmament, the issue of semiconductors and the advent of artificial intelligence . No less important are the issues related to climate change, the South of the world, Chinese expansionism and the […]
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Zelensky wants 50 F-16s. Announced the birth of a coalition ready to deliver fighter jets to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced yesterday that they want to form a coalition willing to deliver the F-16s to Ukraine. According to some rumors reported by corsera, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Romania and Greece could join. The F-16 to date is the only aircraft capable of operating in a context such as the Ukrainian one. For […]
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During the two days dedicated to aerospace, the United Kingdom joins the nations that have already chosen the International Flight Training School for the operational training of their military pilots During this morning, as part of the second day of work at the AeroSpace Power Conference, the Air Force and the Royal Air Force (RAF) have signed an agreement for [...]
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The three international days dedicated to aerospace promoted by the Italian Air Force have officially begun at the "La Nuvola di Fuksas" congress center in Rome. The Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, was present. The AeroSpace Power Conference, the international convention promoted by the Air Force to discuss developments [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) A parade on May 9 in Moscow in a minor tone, few military means, the structures that menacingly paraded before the war are just a memory. A plastic and dramatic demonstration that denotes the damage suffered by the army in Ukraine. To highlight the probable decline of the armed forces (we are only talking about the means [...]
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Today marks the 78th anniversary of the Russian Victory over Nazism. In Moscow there will be the usual military parade to remember the fallen heroes of the Second World War.
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“I am here to serve, not to be served”, thus Charles III sealed his solemn coronation inside Westminster Abbey. A phrase dictated by the current times, where the monarchy must necessarily be a side dish of value and reference to modern English life and not the other way around because it would risk inexorably losing [...]
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(by Francesco Matera) The first skirmishes before the announced spring counter-offensive in Ukraine. Kiev will most likely want to spoil the national holiday that Russians celebrate on May 9 every year. The use of killer drones on Russian territory intensifies to cause the incident that could lead to the escalation of the conflict in an irreversible manner if Moscow decides to [...]
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“Preparations for the counteroffensive are in the final straight,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksy Reznikov said in a television interview, “I don't just hope, I believe it. I am convinced that much has been done to make the counter-offensive successful. Because if our generals are not confident, it would be useless to go forward. Everything has to be […]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Putin's propaganda in support of the special military operation in Ukraine is centered on historical reasons, dating back to the empire of Peter the Great and on the narrative of the dangerous enlargement of NATO to Russia's borders. of NATO towards Russia is a thesis studied by many international observers and analysts who, [...]
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To fight a war with equal weapons in the new "cyber" domain, the European Union runs for cover. The European Commission, explained in a note, yesterday proposed the Eu Cybersecurity Solidarity Act, "to strengthen the detection and awareness of threats and incidents, enhance the ability to intervene, and strengthen solidarity, the [...]
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A former Russian security officer who defected last year told The Guardian about Vladimir Putin's paranoid lifestyle, confirming details of a network of secret trains, identical offices in different cities and a rigorous personal quarantine, followed by a capillary and sectoral security protocol. Gleb Karakulov, […]
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An agreement has been signed between the State Police and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) for the prevention and combating of computer crimes involving networks and information systems supporting the institutional functions of the Agency and of particular importance for the country. The agreement, signed by the Chief of Police, Director General of the Public [...]
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The Saudi Arabia of Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, has become a factor of stability in the Middle East. After bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran closer together with China's long arm, MBS now wants Syria to return to the tables that count. MBS has invited Bashar al-Assad to the Arab League summit, scheduled in Riyadh on [...]
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ENI enhances the proprietary technology for monitoring pipelines that transport liquids: the new Venture Enivibes is born Eni enhances the proprietary technology called e-vpms (Eni Vibroacoustic Pipeline Monitoring System) on the market, dedicated to monitoring pipelines for the transport of liquids and aimed at optimally protecting its integrity. For this purpose it has […]
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A helicopter of the 82nd SAR Combat Center of the 15th Wing carried out the transfer of a woman from Lipari to Messina This afternoon an HH-139B helicopter of the 82nd Search and Rescue Center (SAR) of Trapani of the 15th Wing of the Air Force took off for an urgent medical transport. The intervention of the helicopter was made [...]
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Inaugurated last Thursday 23 March, the "One Hundred Years of the Air Force" exhibition immediately became a favorite stop for the many "Romans" and the very numerous, national and foreign tourists, present in Rome, a city that for centuries has been recognized as "caput mundi” or Capital of the world because it has been considered in history as the center of politics, economy, culture […]
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Two days of the European Council all focused on the Ukraine dossier. In particular on the question of the speed of delivery of weapons and ammunition to Kiev. The problem of migrants will not be touched upon, except for a few hints where the problem is placed at the center of future debates, asking the Commission to deal with the issue quickly. Central, […]
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The Chinese military is closely watching the warfare techniques used in the Ukraine conflict to enhance its capabilities in possible future conflicts with the United States. The objective of military research is to be able to shoot down the starlink satellites in low orbit in order to be able to defend tanks and helicopters from the deadly Javelin missiles [...]
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The Global Combat Air Program's (GCAP) ISANKE & Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects & Integrated Communications Systems (ICS) domain brings together defense electronics excellence from three nations. At the ongoing DSEI Japan exhibition in Tokyo, leading defense electronics companies from Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy announced […]
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The head of Lithuanian military intelligence said Russia has enough resources to continue the war in Ukraine for another two years at the current intensity. "The resources that Russia has right now would be enough to continue the war at the current intensity for two years," Lithuanian intelligence chief Elegijus Paulavicius told reporters. […]
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China has never supplied weapons to interested parties in the ongoing conflict in the middle of Europe. “Why then threaten sanctions on China? It's absolutely not acceptable." So the Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Biden spoke about the application of possible sanctions to China during the meeting with German Chancellor Scholz, which took place [...]
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A strong explosion was heard in Kolomna, a city in Russia in the Moscow region 113 km southeast of the capital. The first images have started appearing on social media.
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Excerpts from an interview President Zelensky had with the media in Kiev were published on the Ukrainian presidential website. Zelensky argues that whatever truce or peace may materialize Ukraine will still have to be able to protect itself in the future because another aggression by the Russian Federation cannot be ruled out. Already […]
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Josep Borrell has launched an "alert" to the members of the European Union: the lack of stocks of ammunition in warehouses. After the now historic belief that conventional wars would no longer be fought in Europe, Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlighted the urgent need for the armies of the allied countries to have more ammunition in their reserves. […]
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BBC Persian has reported that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit China today, at the official invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit will last three days. Iran and China have strong economic ties, especially in the fields of energy, transport, agriculture, trade and […]
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Volodymyr Zelensky did not show up at San Remo but sent his message through ambassador Yaroslav Melnyk. Dear participants, organizers and guests of the festival! For more than seven decades, the Sanremo festival is heard all over the world. You hear her voice, her beauty, her magic, her victory. Every year […]
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President Joe Biden has warned that the United States will protect itself if China threatens its sovereignty. In a bipartisan speech to Congress he warned China by highlighting the expansionary economic policies advocated by the White House. "I am committed to working with China where it can advance American interests and benefit the [...]
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(by Prof. Dario Velo (CSF: – Turin) and Prof. Pasquale Preziosa (Geopolitics of Security – Cusano Rome) Geopolitics is similar to common sense, common sense, more than to the theory of international relations, it sees the world not like us we want it to be, but for what it really is (Pagnini, 2017). "Geopolitics is common sense [...]
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Yesterday, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was in Libya to re-establish relations with the troubled North African country. Following the excellent relations with Washington and the collaboration with France in various sectors, not least the sharing of the supply of a missile defense system to Ukraine (Samp-T), the Italian government has decided to take [...]
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After weeks of controversy and resistance, Western leaders speak on the phone, confirm their support for Kiev and reaffirm their commitment to provide military aid to the Zelensky government. The United States will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Germany has formalized its willingness to send its Leopard tanks, initially [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Since the beginning of January, Russian propaganda has changed its narrative. In Russia, newspapers and TV are explicit about the war: "We are defending ourselves from external aggression". The military special operation turned into all-out war as the West effectively entered the war on the side of Ukraine. […]
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It is unacceptable that criminal organizations contribute to increasing GDP. It is mostly managed by mafia organizations and has an annual turnover estimated at 40 billion euros, equal to over 2 percent of our GDP (Sauro Mocetti and Lucia Rizzica, "Organized crime in Italy", Banca d'Italia, Questions of Economics [...]
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Italy will send further aid when the sixth decree is approved. He's already done five. Let's say that both Ukraine and other countries are satisfied with the help that Italy has provided and will continue to provide".
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German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht, who has been in office for about a year, is expected to resign tomorrow. She is accused by her generals but also by external exponents of inadequacy
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Yesterday, writes Defense News, Canada announced its intention to purchase 88 F-35A Joint Strike Fighters for a commercial value of 14 billion US dollars. Defense Minister Anita Anand said in an online briefing that the Royal Canadian Air Force will receive its first four F-35s manufactured by Lockheed Martin in [...]
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This is the ideal time to enroll in an English gym as well: the most famous? SKILL Gym! The festivities have just ended with the Epiphany, immediately followed by a last weekend dedicated to sweet and savory foods enjoyed, as per tradition, in company. After the final culinary 'transgressions' of these days, women and men of [...]
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Ukrainian military intelligence says that Russia is ready to order the mobilization of as many as 500.000 conscripts in January, in addition to the 300.000 already called up last October, thus sending a signal: Putin has no intention of ending the war. Vadym Skibitsky, deputy head of Ukrainian military intelligence, told The Guardian that the conscripts [...]
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The European Union warns Italy: “saving lives at sea is a moral and legal obligation“. The NGOs are on a war footing and are asking the Italian left not to vote on the bill. The same, in a letter sent to the Government and Parliament, show that the Piantedosi decree law hinders rescue at sea and [...]
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The Polish Defense Ministry has signed an agreement to acquire two observation satellites from the French company Airbus Defense and Space. Poland thus wants to boost its military reconnaissance capabilities after Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak and the Minister of Forces [...]
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During the holidays, the work of the Armed Forces continued both at home and abroad with over 12.000 soldiers engaged in the various operational scenarios, to protect national interests, international security and the main metropolitan areas of the country. On the national territory, as part of the "Safe Streets" operation, about 5.000 soldiers guard the streets and squares [...]
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The director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni: "It is with pain that I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 am, in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican". From the morning of Monday 2 January 2023, the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for [...]
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Russia has shot down a Ukrainian drone near one of its long-range bomber airbases inside its territory. Three members of the Russian Air Force were killed in the crash. The news was reported by the Reuters agency. The drone was flying near the Russian Engels air base, home to strategic bombers in [...]
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China will soon threaten the security of the West in the Atlantic, the head of the armed forces of the United Kingdom said during the annual conference at the Royal United Service Institute. The senior officer suggested that it might be necessary to send a British aircraft carrier to East Asia on a stable basis. Admiral Tony Radakin, chief of staff of the British Defense, has [...]
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With a decree law, the Government will revolutionize the anti-covid measures at the next Council of Ministers. In the presence of a positive swab and without symptoms, it will be possible to leave isolation after 5 days without exhibiting a negative swab. Those who, on the other hand, have symptoms will be able to leave the house if for at least 24 hours, or 48 hours, they have [...]
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The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has asked the NATO mission in Kosovo (KFOR) and the European Union civilian mission in Kosovo (Eulex) for "guarantees" to protect the Kosovar Serbs who have erected barricades to protest against the arrest of a former police officer, Dejan Pantic. The premier of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has intimated to the Serbian population [...]
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Retirees will start collecting it next Thursday1; public and private employees, on the other hand, within the next three or four weeks. We're talking about thirteenths and the CGIA Research Office has already done the first calculations: this year the total amount will reach 46,9 billion euros, of which 11,4 will be "absorbed" by the tax authorities. The recipients […]
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Rita Cavallaro on l'Identità takes us inside the secret rooms of Palazzo Chigi where the premier Giorgia Meloni, a few hours ago, would have met the current head of Dis, Elisabetta Belloni to discuss appointments, the more delicate ones, those to which it will be necessary to entrust our secret services, Aisi, Aise and Dis himself. In the face of the appointment, as [...]
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Next week, the Council of Ministers will evaluate the proposal for the new financial law agreed yesterday in the meeting convened at Palazzo Chigi by Giorgia Meloni between Economy Minister Giorgetti and the two Deputy Prime Ministers, Salvini and Tajani. It is about 30-35 billion to put on the scales to help the Italians gripped by [...]
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The sixth edition of the annual military-historical publicist awards took place today in the auditorium of the Palazzo Aeronautica in Viale dell'Università - Rome. The air brigadier general Giovanni Francesco Adamo, Head of the V Department of the Air Force General Staff, opening the event, explained that the unique initiative of its kind in Italy, was born by the Institute [...]
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Successfully launched Artemis I The first Artemis mission, the NASA program in collaboration with the European Space Agency, was successfully launched from the famous 16B launch complex of the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Wednesday 7 November at 47:39 Italian time (ESA) with the aim of bringing the first woman and the next man […]
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(by Giuseppe Paccione) The arrival of other migrants by sea continues, where Italy is the protagonist who is struggling with this continuous arrival of NGO ships that recover people in international waters who are often left at the mercy of the waves on dilapidated boats and dangerous, most of the time with the complicity of traffickers of [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Tehran has sent its consultants from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to Crimea and Belarus to train Russians to fly Iranian-made drones. Russia has already deployed Iranian suicide drones, the Shahed-136, Shahed-129 and Mohajer-6, against energy installations and civilian buildings in Kiev. To date, attacks with missiles and drones have [...]
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The Dutch government has accused China of running "illegal" unlicensed police offices in the Netherlands. The facilities were allegedly used to pressure Chinese citizens in the country. The Dutch broadcaster RTL News reported yesterday that the "administrative" offices in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, set up to help Chinese citizens obtain [...]
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Air defense: civil aircraft loses radio contact, the Eurofighters of the Italian Air Force intervene
The interception by the Eurofighters took off from the base of the 51 ° Stormo Caccia di Istrana. In the late afternoon of yesterday, Wednesday 12 October, a pair of Eurofighter interceptor fighter aircraft of the Italian Air Force, in alarm service, took off from the Istrana air base, home of the 51st Wing, to reach and identify a civil aircraft taken off from Malta [...]
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An article in The Times reports an interview with one of Britain's most distinguished retired generals. The general argues that NATO must "totally change mentality" and work on rearmament of Western European countries in view of a war with Russia. Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Commander of the allied forces in [...]
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Inflation "eats" our savings: a sting of at least 92 billion euros. The accounts, made by the CGIA Studies Office, start from the hypothesis that Italian families have kept the same savings in their credit institution as they had at the beginning of the year. Therefore, due to the growth of inflation estimated for 2022 at 8 per cent [...]
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Floriana Bulfon talks about it on Repubblica, the alarm was triggered, according to a NATO intelligence report, following the movements of the Belgorod nuclear submarine, which became operational last July. He would return to dive in the Arctic seas and it is feared that his mission is to test for the first time ever the super torpedo Poseidon, defined [...]
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The Baltic Pipe, the new gas pipeline that will connect Norway, Denmark and Poland, was inaugurated on 27 September. The project started in 2013 and cost 267 million euros. It is a strategic infrastructure that connects to another gas pipeline, Europipe II, which extracts natural gas from the [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) The news is reported on Corsera, some municipal deputies of St. Petersburg have drawn up a document, signed by about seventy colleagues from other cities, to ask for the resignation of President Vladimir Putin: "We Russian municipal deputies, we believe that Vladimir Putin's actions are harmful to the future of Russia and the [...]
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Pucciarelli: “Certificate of attention and commitment to further initiatives. An important team effort to support those who have dedicated their lives for their homeland “. "With the signing of the draft of the Disability Decree, the initiatives of the Dicastery in the field of the management of the disability suffered by its staff are collected in an organic form [...]
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According to an estimate drawn up by the CGIA Studies Office, by removing the aid provided up to now, the increases in electricity and gas prices that families and businesses will suffer this year compared to 82,6 amount to 2021 billion euros. gives an idea of what economic effort the Italians will be called upon to support in order to face [...]
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"The death of my dear mother is a great pain for me and for my whole family", these were the first words of Charles III who, after the three months of mourning foreseen, will be crowned King. Words of condolence were expressed by all the heads of state. The President of the Republic, Sergio [...]
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In the first five months of competence paid to families more than 6 billion euros The update of the Statistical Observatory on the Single Universal Check (AUU) is published today, with the data relating to the applications presented in the period January-July 2022 and to payments relating to the four-month period of competence March-July 2022 (https://www.inps.it/dati-ricerche-e-bilanci/ Osservatori-statistici-e-altre-statistiche/dati-cartacei-auu). The Observatory provides an overview of essential statistical information [...]
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EU energy shield is what will be discussed this week and precisely Wednesday in the meeting between technicians and ambassadors of the 27 in view of the summit of the energy ministers set for next Friday. Among the options under consideration is setting a ceiling on the price of gas arriving from Russia in order to reduce [...]
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In 2019, in the course of investigating the Skripal poisoning, the investigative journal Bellingcat obtained metadata from the call logs of Maj. General Andrey Averyanov. These records, spanning the period from mid-2017 to late 2019, shed light on a vast spy network run by Russian military intelligence. The data of [...]
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INPS has simplified the procedures for attaching the photo compliant with the issuance of the card and has created a dedicated SMS and e-mail service to facilitate the relationship between the Institute and the user. The procedure required to attach the photo now allows the user to operate with ease. In fact, in addition to the guided tour made available to citizens [...]
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Single Polo Observatory for the protection of disease I-II quarter 2022 + 60,5% of sickness certificates compared to the same period of 2021 In the first half of the year 2022 a total of 19,8 million certificates arrived, 76,1% from private sector, with an overall increase compared to the same period of 2021 equal to + 60,5%. The evidence relating to [...]
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Daria Dugina, 30, political commentator and daughter of Oleksandr Dugin - considered "Putin's ideologue" - died following the explosion of her car on the outskirts of Moscow. The incident took place around 21.45pm local time on Saturday near the village of Velyki Vyazomi, about 20 kilometers west of the capital [...]
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In a note, the Defense General Staff announced that, in compliance with the directive of the Minister of Defense on the "Security and Defense Strategy for the Mediterranean" issued in May 2022, it was decided to expand on the strategic, operational and tactical, of the maritime surveillance operation "Mare Safe", launched on 12 March 2015, in [...]
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The little patient, after the military aircraft landed at Ciampino airport, was urgently transferred to the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome The mission of a Falcon 13.45 of the 900st Wing of the Aeronautica Militare carrying a baby girl just 31 days old on board for which [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) A long war is expected in Ukraine despite the Russian difficulties reported by the Western media. Yet Russia is increasingly present in the Middle East, Africa (Congo) South America (Venezuela in the lead) and the Balkans, but also in Iran and India not to mention China. Western sanctions, apparently, seem not to have [...]
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Artemis kicks off, for the landing of the first woman and the next man on the moon. Spacecraft, housing modules, robots and connection systems will make it possible to experience space in a sustainable way. Next stop: Mars The best of the space industry is focused on the upcoming lunar missions. An ambitious plan is being implemented, developed by NASA [...]
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The decree for the development of the logistical capacity of the wholesale agri-food markets operating in the agri-food, fish, forestry, floriculture and nursery sectors was signed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Stefano Patuanelli, to which 150 million euros are earmarked. in the context of the PNRR measure "Development of logistics for the agri-food, fishing and [...]
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The Senate yesterday definitively approved (with 196 votes in favor, 12 against and 2 abstentions) the law revising the model of fully professional armed forces. The provision contains the extension to 2033 of the deadline for the reduction of the total staffing resources to 150.000 units and the delegation to the government for the revision [...]
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Iraq has become a powder keg, at any moment the outbreak is inevitable. It has been about ten months since it was possible to form a government. Yesterday the protests were particularly violent: thousands of supporters of the Shiite leader Muqtada al Sadr broke through the barriers surrounding the Green Zone by occupying the Parliament building [...]
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Orders € 7,3 bn (+ 9,4%), revenues € 6,6 bn (+ 3,6%), revenues € 418 mil (+ 11,8% vs 1h2021 restated), net income € 267 mil (+ 50,8%). Positive commercial performance of the group, obtained without the contribution of single orders of a particularly significant amount. Ratio between orders and revenues (Book to Bill)> 1 Order Backlog of € 36,4 [...]
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Eni and SONATRACH today announce a further discovery in the Sif Fatima II concession, located in the North Berkine basin in the Algerian desert. The Rhourde Oulad Djemaa Ouest-1 exploration well (RODW-1), in the Sif Fatima II research perimeter, is the third well of the exploratory drilling campaign. It led to the discovery of oil and gas [...]
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Leonardo presents itself at the London Motor Show with a renewed strategic posture, with a leading role in innovation on a global level and with a long-term sustainable vision, through its industrial capabilities, for the lasting progress of the planet. In the UK the company has a solid industrial presence: 8.000 people, 7 sites, a supply chain [...]
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Russia and Ukraine agree to create a coordination center in Istanbul on the corridors for the export of grain from Ukraine to the Black Sea. This was stated by the Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar, as reported by Anadolu, speaking of the meeting held yesterday in Istanbul between military delegations from Kiev, Moscow, Ankara and UN representatives. "In the next weeks […]
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18 times more expensive than the Amato levy Inflation is a tax of the worst kind, because it mainly affects those who have less. Under certain conditions, the effects it releases are even more worrying; in particular, when it is "knocked down" as a balance sheet on current accounts. In a difficult time like this, families think they have the [...]
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New agreement between Versalis, Eni's chemical company, and Forever Plast, an Italian company leader at European level in the post-consumer plastic recycling sector, which is part of the transformation project of the industrial site in Porto Marghera. The agreement, signed today by the CEO of Versalis Adriano Alfani and the CEO of Forever Plast Piersandro Arrighini, provides for [...]
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“In Europe the component of NATO countries is expanding, demonstrating the need for collaboration in national defense against external aggressions. In fact, Sweden and Finland joining NATO, with the approval of Turkey, confirm how fundamental this organization is in guaranteeing stability. In Italy, on the other hand, Gaeta is chosen, a city that symbolizes the pro-Atlantic bond, [...]
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The request for payment of the second installment has been sent to the EU Commission. All 45 goals and objectives indicated in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan for the first half of 2022 have been achieved on schedule. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has therefore sent to the Commission European request relating to the payment of the second [...]
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The United States called a secret meeting of senior military officials from Israel and Arab countries last March to explore how they could coordinate against Iran's missile growth and possible drone capabilities in the region. The news was reported by the Washington Post. The interviews, never disclosed before, were [...]
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The Russian offensive on Kiev continues. Shortly after dawn, at 6:30 local time, some explosions were heard in the Ukrainian city. "Four explosions were heard, now there is black smoke over the city." According to reports from Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko on twitter, the missiles hit residential buildings. There is still no information on the damages and [...]
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China is racing to catch up with US military capabilities to pursue its sights on Taiwan, even by force if necessary. Beijing is building its largest aircraft carrier. The ship, named Fujian in honor of the coastal province opposite Taiwan, is under construction at the Jiangnan shipyard in [...]
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The tour of the Italian premier, Mario Draghi in Israel started yesterday. After meeting with President Isaac Herzog, he will meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and then continue towards Ramallah. At the center of the talks the energy question, security and bilateral cooperation. The ties between Italy and Israel in recent decades have [...]
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Emmanuel Macron has not yet decided if and when to visit Kiev but is preparing to launch a pincer diplomatic-operational operation on the Ukrainian, Moldovan and Romanian front to give France a new international prestige in the light of the activism of the British Boris Johnson. The elections are near in France and Macron does not want to commit [...]
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The site of the Senate, the Ministry of Defense, the portal of the Higher Institute of Health, that of the Orio al Serio airport in Bergamo, Genoa and Rimini. Over 50 sites have been hit in recent days by the cyber attack launched by pro-Russian hackers Killnet. An unprecedented offensive that raised the level of guard in the [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) The Italian ambassador to Niger, Emilia Gatto, on the occasion of the celebrations of 2 June, the Italian Republic Day was interviewed by the most important newspaper in the African country, La Nation. As happens in Italy, on the occasion of the events commemorating the referendum of June 2, 1946, the commitment is also highlighted abroad [...]
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“June 2, Republic Day, testifies to the courage of all those who have made a decisive contribution to giving birth to a free, democratic Italy, based on fundamental values of dignity, justice and solidarity. With the republican choice, seventy-six years ago, we turned the page to build peace, after the killings and devastation of the war and [...]
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The Extraordinary Council of the EU Commission on Monday seemed a success. On the other hand, yesterday at the meeting of the ambassadors some clutches were reactivated. Not only the question of oil (we are still a long way off on the date for the interruption of transport by sea) now the question of Patriarch Kirill has also intensified the debate on sanctions against Russia. [...]
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At the extraordinary European Council, the 27 must decide whether or not to apply the sixth package of sanctions to Russia. An arduous and much debated decision considering that there is no community of intent, each country looks to its own internal problems, especially as regards the issue of energy independence. "We cannot imagine that after the conflict the [...]
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In the draft conclusions of the summit to be held tomorrow in Brussels, the EU indicated that up to 4 million tons of wheat should be brought out of Ukraine per month. From the beginning of the war to today, only 240 thousand tons of wheat have passed, about 1% of that currently blocked in Ukraine. There are 25 million [...]
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The US, Japan, India and Australia - Quad - have started a maritime surveillance program in the Pacific to control Beijing. Biden spoke with the premier, the Japanese Kishida, the Indian Modi, and the Australian of Italian origin, Albanian, about all the world disputes, including Ukraine, specifying that the latter is more than a question [...]
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Joe Biden in Tokyo, at a press conference, declared himself in favor of the use of force to defend Taiwan in the event of war with China. Furthermore, he argued that this is not a change in US strategy for the self-governing island issue. The feeling, however, is that Washington has taken a clearer stance than in the past to contain [...]
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Password in the Kremlin? Reinforce the western side. By the end of the year, over two thousand new weapons will be deployed in the western regions with 20 new warships. NATO is expanding and Moscow's response to the "growing military threats" from the West is not diplomacy but continuous and progressive armament. To worry [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Close to the new deadlines for gas payments to Moscow, the EU has probably found an interlocutory solution to the question of the payment in rubles of the precious hydrocarbon: community companies will be able to support the conditions of the Kremlin without violate sanctions. Paid the sum in euros or dollars, with a [...]
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The visit to the United States by the Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, ended yesterday. A visit articulated in institutional meetings at the Pentagon, talks with the main US companies interested in cooperation with the Italian Armed Forces, the intervention at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the visit to Norfolk [...]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, participated in the military parade on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Altogether, 11.000 staff members and 131 units of military equipment were engaged in the parade. Russian fellow citizens, Dear veterans, [...]
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The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, on the eve of the great parade to celebrate the victory over Nazism, addressed the message of good wishes to all the countries of the former Soviet bloc, including Ukraine, and to the two separatist republics of Donetsk and Lugansk: "As in 1945, the victory will be ours ". "Today our military, like their ancestors, [...]
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At the beginning of May, the Task Group Air Sahel was set up as part of Misin, a bilateral support mission in the Republic of Niger. The Task Group, directly reporting to the Commander of MISIN, Air Brigade General, Davide Cipelletti, will allow the mission to expand its operational and logistical capabilities in the Sahel. The […]
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Before flying to the United States, the Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, was in the European Parliament. The war in Ukraine causes crises on several fronts and is therefore the cause of a necessary review of the role of the European Union. Draghi has no doubts about what is wrong in the EU and calls for a review of [...]
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Serghei Lavrov the other evening on Rete4 during the transmission of the White Zone by Giuseppe Brindisi narrated the Moscow rhetoric on the war in Ukraine. Arousing the indignation of Israel and the world Jewish community when he said that Volodymyr Zelensky, a Jew, leads a country infested by Nazis, because "in my opinion Hitler also had origins [...]
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The Biden Administration on April 18 announced a unilateral moratorium on anti-satellite missile tests, inviting other nations operating in space to follow the initiative. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a ban on conducting such tests for the United States, after tests conducted in recent years by Russia, China and India which have [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov threatens the West: “There is a real danger of a Third World War. A nuclear conflict is unacceptable, NATO entered the war by proxy. But Russia is ready to negotiate ”. A strong statement that does not bode well. Lavrov thus replied to [...]
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Corriere della Sera reported that the Moscow Defense Ministry announced that eleven Italian professional fighters would have died in combat on Ukrainian territory. Russia has labeled them as mercenaries, like the other 50 compatriots who would have joined the International Battalion under the orders of the state [...]
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The National Aerobatic Team will roll out the longest Tricolor in the world on the starting grid. Emilia Romagna". The National Aerobatic Team, with its 24 MB 1 PAN aircraft, [...]
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The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the head of the Russian navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, met with the crew members of the sunken cruiser Moskva. Yevmenov reassured the sailors: "you will continue to serve the Russian navy". The Russian Defense Ministry released a 26-second video showing Yevmenov and two other officers in [...]
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New oil and gas discoveries in the Meleiha concession add 8.500 barrels of oil equivalent to production Eni announces new oil and gas discoveries in the Meleiha concession, in the Egyptian Western Desert, for approximately 8.500 barrels / day of oil equivalent. The discoveries have already been connected and put into production, in line with the [...]
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Putin: "The Ukrainians have pushed the negotiations into a dead end, it is they who have created difficulties in bringing them to an acceptable level and the military operation will go on until there are acceptable negotiations". According to the Kremlin, Ukraine would not have respected the agreements reached with Russia in Istanbul and Ukraine would be used as one [...]
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(by Giuseppe Paccione) For a month and more, the international community has been witnessing the overturning of the status quo of the international legal system since the beginning of the invasion of Russian troops, which have crossed the borders of Ukraine, a sovereign, independent and member of the United Nations. Clearly, there was no lack of broad condemnation by States and international organizations of the Russian aggressive conduct and [...]
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Kremlin spokesman Peskov said yesterday that “the operation could be completed in the near future. It continues, we are achieving our goals. Substantial work is being carried out both militarily, in terms of the progress of the operation, and through the negotiations that are being negotiated with the Ukrainian counterparts “. Everyone looks to May 9 when [...]
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The section dedicated to welcoming Ukrainian female students is now available on the website of the Ministry of Education. A space with information and resources to allow children and young people fleeing the war to continue their school and educational path in the Italian system. The web page is divided into four sections: [...]
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An indiscriminate massacre in the suburbs of Kiev in Bucha. The images of dozens of corpses in mass graves or scattered along the roadsides have brought into our homes the horrors of a war that, despite the years, recalls the atrocities committed in the darkest moments of history. The images tell of civilians who while [...]
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“According to the orientation expressed by eminent Constitutionalists, the sending of Italian defensive weapons to the Ukrainian army falls within the provisions of our Charter, since it extends aid to the attacked countries. And Ukraine, according to the UN ruling, is a country attacked by the Russian Federation. A decisive detail to define the government and parliamentary steps ". Senator Marinella declares it [...]
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The decree law was published in the Official Gazette with the urgent provisions for overcoming the measures to combat the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic, in view of the cessation of the state of emergency starting from next April XNUMXst. The decree also contains measures that concern the school and follow those already [...]
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The company will develop a Naval Operations Center for the coordination of operations at sea. The agreement is part of the MBDA programs and activities in the country. Technologies for complete situational awareness, supporting the entire chain of command and capable of increasing the level of cooperation between the Armed Forces and national agencies For 25 years [...]
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Eni and Air Liquide have entered into a collaboration agreement aimed at evaluating decarbonisation solutions, concentrated on hard-to-abate industrial sectors, in the Mediterranean region of Europe. The two companies join forces by combining their consolidated skills and know-how to enable the capture, aggregation, transport and permanent storage of CO2. The capture [...]
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According to Interfax reports, Moscow warns that it has used "another hypersonic missile against Ukrainian military targets". While 'The Kyiv independence' accuses the Russian military forces of having transferred "thousands of Ukrainian civilians" to "camps" where their cell phones and documents are "checked" and then "deported to remote cities of Russia". But on Telegram, the authorities [...]
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In the Council of Ministers go-ahead for the renegotiation of the debts of agri-food companies and the transferable tax credit for expensive fuels The Council of Ministers approved important measures against expensive energy and measures to support the sectors most affected by the Ukrainian crisis. In particular, three measures of agricultural interest approved on [...]
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The Financial Times revealed a hypothesis of an agreement between Russia and Ukraine, a 15-point plan that provides for the neutrality of Ukraine and the renunciation of joining NATO, in exchange for guarantees on its safety by the United States, Great Britain and Turkey. Ukraine would continue to have its own army but with [...]
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Premier Sanchez will open the proceedings. Rome. March 16, 2022 - The Minister of Labor and Social Policies, Andrea Orlando, will be in Madrid, tomorrow, Thursday March 17, for the Ministerial Conference on Social Economy, organized by the Vice President of the Government and Minister of Labor and Social Economy of Spain, Yolanda Diaz, on the occasion of the tenth [...]
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INPS, in collaboration with the Bank of Italy, has begun the payments of the first month's single check for approximately 5 million beneficiary children, referring to approximately 3 million applications submitted between 1 January and 28 February 2022. The first credits will be available to families from March 16 and payments [...]
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In a small town in western Ukraine, intelligence officers crowd around a cluster of screens. The interface of the Russian government websites appears, from where files are downloaded as hackers try to identify any possible weaknesses in the infrastructure. This is the new "top secret" headquarters of the Cyber Intelligence Division of the [...]
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The Minister of Justice, Marta Cartabia, personally delivered to her counterpart in the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah Al Nuaimi, the third extradition request, signed by her, for Raffaele Imperiale, a drug trafficker of the Camorra, number two on the list of the most wanted , arrested last summer in Dubai at an Italian request. In bilateral relations with the Emirati minister, the [...]
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Eni and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Mozambique (MADER) today signed an agreement for the cooperation and development of agricultural projects in Mozambique, aimed at the production of oilseeds and vegetable oils to be used as agro-biofeedstock for the production of biofuels. Under the agreement, Eni and MADER will evaluate [...]
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Eni has started production of the Ndungu Early Production (EP) development project, in Block 15/06, in the deep waters of Angola, through the Ngoma floating production, storage and discharge unit (FPSO). The launch of Ndungu EP is another example of how Eni Angola, in full collaboration with the Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis (ANPG) and [...]
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Although yesterday the Draghi government approved a new 6 billion euro measure to mitigate the expensive bills, in the first half of this year, households and businesses will still have to bear an increase of 33,8 billion euro. The CGIA Studies Office took care of the accounts. How to […]
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(by Andrea Pinto) The invasion of Georgia in 2008, the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the "peace" interventions in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2021 and in Kazakhstan in January of this year, the intervention in Syria in 2015 in support of Bashar Assad, in Libya in 2017 to protect Khalifa Haftar and the Wagner mercenaries scattered from Cyrenaica [...]
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Primary and lower secondary school classes can participate. Proposals until February 28 A competition open to students to decide the name of the future Italian satellite constellation: it is the contest launched today by the Department for Digital Transformation with the Ministry of Education and the Italian Space Agency, entitled [...]
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Minister Bianchi's speech opens The data: fewer hours spent online, greater attention to security Tuesday 8 February the World Day for Network Security will be celebrated around the world, established and promoted by the European Commission. The appointment with Safer Internet Day, accompanied by the usual slogan "Together for a better Internet", includes [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Luckily the Tap is there. Remember an old proverb: "the mouse with only one hole lives little and badly". Thus the Tap gas pipeline, opposed some time ago by a part of Italian politics (M5S), is today perhaps the best initiative that our country could pursue, demonstrating unusual foresight. The Tap that [...]
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Winds of war are in the air in Eastern Europe with Washington and Moscow tightening up their positions by the hour. "Russia cannot ignore the activity of NATO and the risk that the Ukrainian armed forces will stage provocations in the Donbass is now higher", thundered Vladimir Putin's spokesman, [...]
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(by Francesco Matera) Yesterday the first "calls" for the election of the President of the Republic, a pitiful scene provided for by the Constitution, the reading of a useless sequence of blank ballots, waiting for the quorum to drop from day to day. just over 500 votes, a condition that will occur on the fourth day. A distortion of the Charter [...]
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(by Francesco Matera) Silvio Berlusconi took a step back by withdrawing his candidacy, the Democratic Party got in the way of every proposal of the center-right thus making the game to elect the President of the Republic an increasingly tangled skein. Apparently the only solution that could be shared is to put on [...]
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Russia is really ready to invade and the first city to fall could Mariupol, halfway between Crimea and Donbass, a territory occupied by pro-Russians since 2014. In addition to US intelligence, the number one of the White House, Biden, also announced it during a press conference when he talked about a minor raid by the Russians. [...]
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The President of ABI, Antonio Patuelli, and the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Government for the 2016 earthquake reconstruction, Giovanni Legnini, sent a letter with joint signature to the Prime Minister and the competent Ministers to request the urgent adoption of the extension of the suspension of installments of mortgages and other loans relating to buildings still uninhabitable after [...]
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The Acquisition Agreement, worth 346 million euros, was signed as part of the G2G Italy-Austria Agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral collaboration between the two countries and at defining a strategic partnership in the helicopter field. Profumo: "We are ready to contribute to this important G2G program through the most advanced technological solution and [...]
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Bianchi: "Clear rules have been launched for returning to attendance and safety" Green light in the Council of Ministers to the new rules for the management of positive cases in the school environment. "We have given clear rules for a safe and safe return", underlines the Minister of Education, Patrizio Bianchi. "The decision taken by the government holds [...]
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The increases in electricity and gas will have very serious effects on the employment front. This is said by the CGIA Studies Office which estimates at least 500 employees in Italy in the energy-intensive sectors who, due to the rise in bills, could temporarily stay at home in the first six months of 2022. In the next [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Saif al Islam, Gaddafi's son, initially ousted from the electoral competition, was then readmitted to the list of candidates in the elections scheduled for tomorrow and postponed, according to the words of the UN special envoy, Stephanie Williams, at the end next January. The Electoral Commission had excluded him but subsequently the judiciary, with final judgment, [...]
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A senior US government official told Reuters that US and Israeli defense chiefs are discussing possible joint military exercises in preparation for an attack aimed at destroying Iranian nuclear facilities. The talks scheduled in the United States with the Israeli Defense Minister, Benny Gantz, follow a briefing [...]
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News leaked yesterday that the iPhones of 11 US embassy employees working in Uganda were hacked using spyware developed by the Israeli NSO group, Pegasus. The Tel Aviv surveillance company had already been included a month ago in the American black list of unreliable companies that collaborate [...]
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Tehran returns to Vienna today at the negotiating table with a group of officials from the ultra-conservative wing loyal to the newly elected president Ebrahim Raisi, notoriously opposed to the pact. On the other side of the table are the representatives of the Americans who with the Biden Administration want to resume the terms of the agreement without immediately giving up the sanctions [...]
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With a parliamentary question, the deputies Enrico Borghi and Filippo Sensi ask for further information and repentance from Prime Minister Mario Draghi, being the National Authority for Security, Defense and the Interior on a contract entrusted to a Chinese company, Hikvision. “Hikvision has been accused of providing surveillance equipment to the internment camps. There is a [...]
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Rome, 25 November 2021. Minister Stefano Patuanelli participated today in the signing of the Statute of the Food District Council. The representatives of the Districts, the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces and the ANCI met at the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies to sanction the constitution of the Council that allows [...]
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On the eve of the International Day against Violence against Women, the Central Anti-Crime Directorate of the State Police, in the presence of the Minister of the Interior and the Chief of Police, Director General of Public Security, presents the 5th edition of the brochure "... This it is not love ”, a permanent national campaign aimed at preventing gender-based violence. [...]
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After a targeted monitoring activity by the men of the State Police of the Anti-terrorism of the Milanese capital, last September the woman was subjected to a delegated search which allowed to find decisive elements about the intraneity of the same in the radical circuits of jihadist matrix. In fact, in his phone, manuals have been identified [...]
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Steve Bannon, the guru of the election campaign that led to the victory Donald Trump, yesterday surrendered spontaneously to the FBI, following the accusation of outrage to Congress for refusing to collaborate in the parliamentary investigation into the assault on the Capitol on January 6. last. Before crossing the threshold of the headquarters of the federal police Bannon thundered at the [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Very often we rely on online platforms to search for and then book a holiday, or to reserve rooms for receptions or conferences in luxury hotels around the world. A "last minute" offer in particularly popular places is an opportunity not to be missed. Just register on the site, provide all the details, enter the data of the [...]
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Yesterday, the head of foreign policy of the European Union, Josep Borrel warned member countries that an ambitious doctrine must be agreed as soon as possible to enable joint military actions to be activated, through a military force of rapid reaction, always ready and deployable (Eu Rapid Deployment Capacity). Borrel then remarked to the press: "The EU is [...]
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The dossier with the Italian opposition to the recognition of the traditional European geographical mention for the Croatian Prošek was sent to the attention of the European Commission this morning. The document was illustrated by the Minister of Agriculture Stefano Patuanelli and by Undersecretary Marco Centinaio who is responsible for the wine sector, during a press conference [...]
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After a couple of days from the question and answer that took place with the ABI (Italian Banking Association), the CGIA Studies Office once again reiterates the correctness of the data published in the note of last November 6 which are taken, in absolute terms , from the Statistical Base of the Bank of Italy (BDS) which provides the dynamics of loans [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) As expected, Afghanistan has come out of the spotlight of the international media. The Taliban, despite the promises of the Doha agreement, continue with their law, which is decidedly austere and against any form of westernization of the newborn Islamic Emirate and of society. Faced with a non-existent economy with few prospects, no [...]
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A process is underway in the United States that could have very serious diplomatic repercussions between Washington and Beijing. The court case concerns Yanjun Xu, also known as Qu Hui or Zhang Hui, who, according to American judges, appears to be the deputy director of an important division of the Ministry of State Security (MSS), the agency [...]
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Efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are at a "critical stage" and Tehran's reasons for avoiding talks are running out. The United States special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, told the press, adding: “Washington is increasingly worried that Tehran will continue to delay the return [...]
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The landings on the Italian coasts continue, more than 52 thousand men, women and children who have landed in our country since the beginning of the year, twice as many as arrived in 2020. Matteo Salvini, in this regard, addresses the minister of 'Interior Luciana Lamorgese. “Tell the minister and Brussels that anyone is landing in Italy now”. TO […]
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In his home, DIGOS has discovered a small arsenal of sidearms "We need suicide bombers here ... who blow themselves up together with one of these corrupt criminal politicians ..." is what a user posted last night on a chat in which opinions and opinions are peacefully exchanged news on the evolution of the pandemic. The DIGOS of Florence has [...]
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The Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies Stefano Patuanelli will participate tomorrow, Wednesday 20 October at 12, in the signing ceremony of the Agreement between Crea and Sport and Health Spa. The Memorandum of Understanding will be signed at the headquarters of Crea by Carlo Gaudio, President del Crea, and Vito Cozzoli, President and CEO [...]
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Eni has started the production of alternative sustainable aviation fuels (Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF) which represent in the short-medium term a way to significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of air transport. Eni SAFs are produced exclusively from waste and residues, in line with the strategic decision not to use palm oil from 2023. […]
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From today to access the workplace it is necessary to have the Covid-19 Green Certificate or the vaccination exemption certificate. The decree of 21 September extended the obligation for access to all workplaces, both in the public and private sectors, until 31 December, the end of the state of emergency. The last two Dpcm [...]
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Not only Forza Nuova but many extremist groups would be mobilizing for a national demonstration, all close to 15 October, the watershed date in which there will be the obligation of the green certificate for all workers. Palazzo Chigi is irremovable on the provisions already enacted even if the focus is on the climate of [...]
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The Italian Medicines Agency has published the ninth Pharmacovigilance Report on COVID-19 vaccines. The data collected and analyzed concern the reports of suspected adverse reactions registered in the National Pharmacovigilance Network between 27 December 2020 and 26 September 2021 for the four vaccines in use in the current vaccination campaign. In the period […]
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(Giancarlo De Leo, Consultant in Medical-Scientific Publishing and Digital Health, Partner and Secretary of AIDR) In recent years, the increase in health needs and the advancement of technology have determined the need for the health sector to adapt traditional models to technological innovations, creating a new way of managing health. Health systems have become more [...]
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Leonardo has signed a new revolving credit line, the first ESG-linked, with a syndicate of international and national banks. The ESG-linked Revolving Credit Facility ("ESG-RCF") underwritten is for an amount equal to € 2,4 billion and is divided into a tranche of € 1,8 billion with a duration of 5 years and [...]
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Two German Air Force pilots begin Phase IV flight training on the T-346A aircraft. The German pilots are added to those from Qatar, who have already started the last step of the advanced flight training (Advanced / Lead-In to Fighter Training) at the Italian flight school The International Flight Training School (IFTS) continues to welcome new visitors: [...]
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The US House approved with 420 votes in favor and nine against the provision that allocates one billion dollars for Israel's Iron Dome defense system. They voted against the Democrats Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib, while the leader of the free 'Squad' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez simply said [...]
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European police forces will work together to protect resources for building the new post-pandemic Europe European police forces will work together to protect resources for building the new post-pandemic Europe. The Law Enforcement Forum starts tomorrow in Rome, a meeting promoted by the Department of Public Security together [...]
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Participation in the LEAD demonstrates Eni's constant commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles Eni was confirmed today as a participant in the Global Compact LEAD for its constant commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for a responsible business. Eni [...]
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization - SCO - should mark the beginning of an alternative multilateralism that could unite the efforts of China and Russia, especially today, in the controversial Afghan landscape. The speeches at the Dushanbe summit by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping seem to point in this direction. The Afghan crisis is creating a convergence of interests [...]
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For now only the obligation to the green pass to enter the workplace, and not to vaccination. The goal is to push the largest number of Italians to vaccinate to reach 80 percent of immunized at the end of October, about 44 million Italians with first and second dose inoculated. The new rules will enter [...]
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(by Massimiliano D'Elia) Turkey and Qatar today have become the referents of the Western world in Afghanistan, their diplomatic and intelligence network is growing day by day within the country. Main objective: to counter, as far as possible, competition from China and Russia, the only countries, together with Pakistan, which have kept open the [...]
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Eni presented its Natural Capital installation yesterday in Milan at the Brera Botanical Garden, created as part of the "Creative Connections" exhibition organized by the magazine Interni on the occasion of FuoriSalone 2021. The installation, designed by the international studio of design and innovation CRA - Carlo Ratti Associati with the collaboration of Italo Rota and the scientific contribution [...]
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From 2022, some Eni service stations will carry out the battery replacement service for the XEV YOYO electric cars, which will be included in the Enjoy car sharing fleet. Previewed at the International Motor show in Munich, from 7 to 12 September 2021 XEV, an innovative car manufacturer founded in Turin in 2018 and Eni have signed [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) A few hours ago the news broke, at least five rockets were launched against the Kabul airport but were intercepted by the American anti-missile system. There seem to be no casualties at the moment. Fox reports citing American defense sources. According to rumors, reported by other media, citing witnesses, the rockets were launched [...]
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The Italian expedition to the Tokyo Paralympic Games continues to give emotions to Italians. A shower of medals today also thanks to the successes of the athletes of the State Police who won 2 silver and 1 bronze in the disciplines of fencing and swimming. Silver medal for women's team foil consisting of [...]
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The question we have all asked ourselves, but who finances the Taliban? What is certain is that the money has served and so much to live in hiding for 20 years. Given that now they no longer need weapons because they have full deposits left by the dissolved Afghan army, it is still interesting to be able to understand how [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Ninety days to take Kabul, these were the forecasts of US intelligence last week. The Taliban, on the other hand, are faster and more organized than previously thought, yesterday they also conquered the city of Pul-i Alam, the capital of the province of Lowgar, about fifty kilometers south of Kabul. A few hours later the Taliban [...]
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For children there is still no solid scientific evidence on Covid vaccines, but US doctors are pushing to find a remedy as soon as possible. This was also echoed by the Italian Pediatric Society - Sip - which launched the appeal on social channels: “We need a safe, effective vaccine. We need a shield with which [...]
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"The appointment in a very short time by Prime Minister Draghi of Prof. Roberto Baldoni, currently deputy director of Dis, as director of the Cybersecurity Agency, is a very important signal for the whole country in the direction of increasing attention to the issues of digitization and IT security in an extremely delicate moment for our [...]
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The Ministry of Defense has announced the approval of the Defense Multiannual Planning Document (DPP) for the three-year period 2021-2023. The DPP is an important programmatic reference used by the head of the Dicastery to illustrate to Parliament the expenditure forecasts for the next three years. Thus the minister, Lorenzo Guerini commented on the approval of the important document: "The Programs of [...]
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At least fourteen current or former heads of state, including presidents, prime ministers and a king, are reportedly included in a list of 50.000 phone numbers that would be compromised by spyware known as Pegasus, marketed by NSO Group Technologies, a company of Israeli digital surveillance based near Tel Aviv. Pegasus [...]
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A strange movement is taking place animated by those who do not have a health pass and some countries prevent them from accessing primary services, such as entering shopping centers. To tighten the measures due to the increase in infections following the Delta variant was Cyprus. The reaction was immediate, thousands of [...]
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Call for 156 internships in central and peripheral offices The call for selection for 156 internships that female students and university students will be able to carry out in the central and peripheral offices of the Ministry in the period between October 2021 and February 2022 has been published. This is the new Internship Program entitled "Let's Strengthen the State" which [...]
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Ready to sign the new statute of the Movement, this is how Vito Crimi announced the rapprochement between Beppe Grillo and Giuseppe Conte. After the long Sunday of telephone calls and remote meetings, finally the signing of the general agreement and the joint declaration: because a clear leadership of the M5S is essential for the democratic stability of the country. [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Since Macron abandoned General Kalifa Haftar to his fate, talks between France and Italy on the Libyan dossier have resumed. Yesterday in Berlin the second conference on Libya to set the minimum objectives in order to bring the North African country back into the bed of international law. The need to postpone [...]
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Three hours of talks between foreign ministers and diplomats following the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Corsera reports Putin's satisfaction expressed on his return home: “Biden, skilled and prepared, is concentrated, he knows what he wants. He flew from one continent to another, with the jet [...]
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Eni through Vår Energy announces a new oil discovery in the PL554 license in the northern sector of the North Sea Eni through Vår Energi, owned by Eni (69,85%) and HitecVision (30,15%) announces a new oil discovery in the license PL554 in the North Sea. The discovery was made with the well 34 / 6-5 S drilled [...]
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Elisabetta at 95, recently widowed by her Philip, presented herself at the G7 in the presence of the great of the Earth. Obviously she took the stage of the day in a floral dress and white gloves, and with the heads of state and government at her side or just behind her. He traded [...]
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(by John Blackeye) So much thundered it rained. Pope Bergoglio, motu proprio, established that anyone who orders a woman priest incurs immediate and automatic excommunication. The norm is contained in the Apostolic Constitution Pascite gregem Dei, with which we learn that Pope Francis has decided to modify canon law by providing for a new series of sanctions [...]
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On May 28, the US Department of Justice authorized the arrest of two hackers connected to the Russian private organization SolarWinds. The two took control of two internet domains from which they started a massive phishing campaign. The large-scale cyber attack was detected on May 25, 3.000 e-mails were [...]
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The infographic is online with information on how to take advantage of the assignment of tax credit for building interventions that fall within the Home Bonus, useful for citizens who own or are interested in better understanding the characteristics of this tool. As part of the tax concessions provided for the renovation and energy efficiency works of the buildings, which go hand in hand with the measure [...]
Read moreThe United States Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency could intervene in a civil case involving a Saudi spy in exile against the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. In a 106-page lawsuit filed last year in the United States District Court in Washington, DC, Dr. […]
Read more(by Andrea Pinto) In Gaza there is no drinking water, in many areas there is no longer electricity and the sewers, the few existing ones and built with modern criteria, have been skipped. The Palestinian civilian population is exhausted as the workers of the Israeli electricity company refuse to work to help restore utilities. [...]
Read more(by Andrea Pinto) Today's Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resulted in the deaths of 33 Palestinians, including eight children, Gaza health officials told Reuters, while Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets this morning at 'Sunrise. The death toll in Gaza records a total of 181 [...]
Read moreThe President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, chaired the meeting of the Supreme Defense Council today. The high council expressed its recognition for the commitment of the Armed Forces in more than a year of pandemic. The NATO and European Union contexts were analyzed, which remain the pillars of the security and defense policy of [...]
Read moreThe CIA used the Jab vaccination program to track down Bin Laden in his hideout in Pakistan. The vaccination program, the Taliban mullahs said, was part of a secret CIA plot. This was the narrative used, at the time, with the followers to discredit the American health activity, the Taliban argued that [...]
Read more(by Andrea Pinto) Parts of the Long March 5B rocket re-entered the atmosphere at 10:24 am Beijing time (0224 GMT) and landed in a position with coordinates at 72,47 degrees east longitude and 2,65 degrees latitude north. The news was released by the Chinese state media according to a statement from China Manned Space [...]
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Among the global challenges is that of domination in the missile field, a new strategic challenge that places the parties in strong competition to achieve world primacy. To clarify our ideas, an unpublished analysis, published on formiche.net made by General Pasquale PREZIOSA, today president of the Eurispes Security Observatory, former head of state [...]
Read moreEni and Santos have identified potential new areas of collaboration in the development of offshore fields in the north of Australia, synergies and sharing of existing infrastructures, as well as CO2 capture, storage and reuse (CCUS) projects in the reference area. Eni, through its subsidiary Eni Australia Limited, and Santos today signed a Memorandum of Understanding [...]
Read more(by Davide D'Amico) The new PNRR of the Draghi government has finally been presented to the Chambers and will be formally sent to Brussels by 30 April. After a hard work, however, in a very short time, there was also the square around the strategy, the new narrative and the implementation methods (objectives, milestones, targets, etc.). [...]
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Surprise visit yesterday to Kabul by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the day after Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by 11 September. An inevitable decision for the American president, but probably made not without some stomach ache within his administration. According to some sources close to the House [...]
Read moreIran hunts down "Israeli infiltrators" after the explosion that took place last Sunday in one of the largest nuclear power plants in the country. The spies of the Jewish state are accused of having blown up the electrical systems essential for the operation of the plant. Even if the Iranian authorities minimize the incident, it is the third big [...]
Read moreThe data analysis of the randomized and controlled clinical trial called TSUNAMI, promoted by ISS and AIFA and coordinated by ISS, on the therapeutic role of convalescent plasma in patients who developed COVID-19 disease was concluded. The study compared the effect of convalescent plasma with a high titer of neutralizing antibodies (³1: 160), associated with standard therapy, [...]
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First trip abroad, the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi today in Libya. It is not a choice dictated by chance but by the need to make it known that Italy is present. A way to restore order and re-establish the hierarchies in the North African country, which has always been in tune, albeit in alternating phases, with Italy. The occasion appears favorable [...]
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In the early afternoon a C130J of the 46th Air Brigade and two interceptor fighters of the 51st Wing of Istrana (TV) respectively complete an ambulance flight for a very small patient of 5 months and an interception over the skies of Bolzano. On the eve of Easter, a C130J of the 46th Air Brigade of the Italian Air Force transported a very small [...]
Read moreENAV and Leonardo have tested and validated the so-called PBN (Performance Based Navigation) procedure for the connection Foggia - S. Domino Island of the Tremiti archipelago carried out with an AW169 helicopter from Alidaunia, a company that provides the transport service to and from the islands Quakes as well as helicopter rescue activities for the relative population. The [...]
Read moreThe correspondent for La Stampa in New York, Paolo Mastrolilli interviewed the US Secretary of State, Tony Blinken on Italy-US relations, with a particular focus on China. The Secretary of State on the Silk Road did not mince words: "We and Italy now remain united even if China wants us divided, we will have to work [...]
Read moreChiesi, an international research-oriented pharmaceutical group (Chiesi Group), today presents its new visual identity, inspired by the words and experiences of patients. The announcement marks a further step forward in the continuous effort undertaken by the Group to create a truly empathic corporate culture towards patients and aligned with the highest ethical standards and [...]
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Abdulhamid Dbeibah, the new Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of Libya, and Claudio Descalzi, Eni's CEO, met today in Tripoli to discuss Eni's activities in the country and areas of common interest and collaboration in the field of energy renewables, circular economy, social projects, access to health and energy, education [...]
Read moreThe money will arrive 3 and a half months late. If there are no new hitches, the resources made available by the “Sostegni decree” will reach businesses and self-employed workers immediately after Easter. Basically, they will be credited to the current account of the activities concerned at least 3 and a half months after the closures imposed in [...]
Read more“When children resist the militia's attempt to recruit them, they are killed. Even beheaded. The north of Mozambique is the richest area of the country and discontent grows because the population does not benefit from the enormous wealth of the province. 11 5% of children die from malaria, malnutrition and indiscriminate homicides ”. The denunciation to the world by [...]
Read more(by Claudio Nassisi, Chartered Accountant and Phd in Economics and Aidr partner) With a message sent to over 2 billion users, WhatsApp has communicated the update of its terms and the information on its privacy policy. The notice had a significant and perhaps unexpected impact, so much so that a massive exodus began towards [...]
Read moreThe data confirm the safety profiles The Italian Medicines Agency has published the second Pharmacovigilance Report on COVID-19 vaccines, concerning the data recorded in the National Pharmacovigilance Network (RNF) until February 26, 2021. The reports mainly concern the vaccine Pfizer / BioNTech Comirnaty (96%), which was the most used and only in the least [...]
Read more(by Rosangela Cesareo, Head of Institutional Relations at AIDR) Communicate only when there is something to say: let the facts speak for themselves. The new Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, made it clear during his first Council of Ministers. Since then he has strictly observed this line and the Italians are witnessing great silences. Draghi has certainly upset the [...]
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(by Sandro Zilli, Innovation Manager - Head of AIDR Observatory for Innovation and Digital Growth) Any entrepreneur, manager or professional, describing the sector in which it operates today, would say that the situation is "evolving", but often this much vaunted "change" it is perceived as something that concerns first and foremost others. With the digital transformation talking about [...]
Read moreTwo days ago at the Farnesina a meeting was held between Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian. There are many topics covered by Libya to the Covid emergency in Europe up to the Iranian nuclear agreement. The two foreign ministers of France and Italy met for 3 hours, a meeting that was [...]
Read moreTwo NATO countries, the USA and Turkey have decided to collaborate on a joint investigation referring to a Russian missile system, the Pantsir, recovered in Libya on the battlefield. We are talking about the system that recently shot down two Predator remotely piloted aircraft of the American and Italian armed forces, respectively. Turkish troops are present [...]
Read moreThe Air Force Meteorological Service among the first in the world in the use of fully automatic radiosonde systems for meteorological observations at altitude With the first automated launch of a balloon, which took place at midnight sharp last night from the military airport of Galatina (Lecce), the process of automating the meteorological observation stations officially starts [...]
Read moreMarch 1, 1961: for sixty years the symbol of "made in Italy" in the world It was March 1, 1961 when the first six F-86E "Saber" aircraft with the livery of the patrol of the "Prancing Horse". The six "Sabers" came from Grosseto, today one of the bases dedicated to the defense of the Italian skies [...]
Read moreChange at the top of the Army, General Serino takes over from Parigrade Farina. The General of the Army Corps Pietro Serino today takes the baton from the General of the Army Corps Salvatore Farina in the post of Chief of Staff of the Army. The handover ceremony took place this morning in the courtyard of honor of the Army Palace, in full [...]
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week remotely participated in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union, during which he was able to underline the commitment of the United States to "repair, revitalize and raise the level of ambition in US-EU relations ". Blinken highlighted the importance of close cooperation with the EU and [...]
Read more“Uniforms of different colors, pilots of different Armed Forces, but united by one goal: to serve the country”. The words of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force during the ceremony It took place this morning, at the “G. Moscardini "in Frosinone, headquarters of the 72 ° Stormo, the ceremony for the delivery of patents in favor of [...]
Read moreDuring 2020, even in times of Covid-19 emergency, treatment is guaranteed to 31 children with eye cancer or retinoblastoma; visits to 8.448 patients, of which 1.353 received surgery, involving 9 days of mobile clinics and 15 visits to schools with equipment for blind children. It is the joint commitment of the Prosolidar Foundation [...]
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Marseille: Italy with ENI has the first Oil Company in the world, godmother of sustainability "Of course I have no words and in addition to personal happiness for the results achieved, I am happy for all those companies that in FederPetroli Italy in recent years have believed with me in ENI, investing in tenders, supplier qualifications, relationships [...]
Read moreMemorandum of understanding on proposals for access to credit, support for families in difficulty, consumer awareness The "Housing Project" starts, through a Memorandum of Understanding between ABI and consumer associations, aimed at studying aspects concerning the real estate credit market for consumers and the promotion of shared initiatives on the issues of Access to credit, [...]
Read moreIt was necessary to rekindle the lighthouse in a strong way to attract attention, a simple battery of missiles launched from a pickup truck towards one of the American bases located in Iraq. A base where it is easy not to make mistakes, or where irreversible damage is not done. One year after the last attack, Iran launched several missiles on the airport last Monday [...]
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The Ministry of Economy and Finance announces that it has entrusted Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, Monte dei Paschi di Siena Capital Services Banca per le Imprese SpA and Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH with the mandate for a dual tranche issue through syndication of a new BTP benchmark [...]
Read more(by John Blackeye) It seemed to me a comment made on the streets of Rome, last night, by a thug who knows very little about economics and politics but who is probably struggling to make ends meet to put together lunch and dinner. . Looking at his companion in misfortune he solomonically said: "..to [...]
Read moreThe child in imminent danger of life was admitted to the "Bambino Gesù" Hospital in Rome. The emergency medical transport carried out by a Falcon 900 of the 31st Wing of the Air Force that flew from the Air Force ended yesterday evening. Olbia airport to Ciampino airport with a 9 year old child on board in [...]
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Leonardo: first in Transparency International's Defense Company Index 2020 for transparency and anti-corruption Leonardo climbs the ranking and reaches the highest level of the Defense Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency (DCI) prepared by Transparency International. After a thorough analysis process of the main companies in the Defense & Security sector worldwide [...]
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The prime minister in charge Mario Draghi has finished the first round of consultations, today and tomorrow a second very fast lap and then he will go up to Colle to present the team of new ministers. We do not want to leave any initiative to the parties, the team will be decided by Mario Draghi and President Mattarella. It is either [...]
Read moreThere are only 2 days left to the start of the Cortina 2021 Ski World Championships and the State Police has reached the Ampezzo valley with its departments and specialties, where women and men in uniform will be engaged to ensure the safety of the great sporting event , the first of this magnitude in the era of [...]
Read moreThe goal of AM, INAF and INGV is to collaborate in the development of an autonomous operational capacity for Space Weather, with national assets, increasing synergies, skills and competences in the sector. On February 4, the agreement in question was signed, in separate digital form, by the President of INAF, Prof. Marco Tavani, by the President [...]
Read moreEvery Friday the new Meteo #WeekEnd column on the social channels of the Air Force Starting from Friday 5 February, the weather forecasts of the Air Force will also be available on the social channels of the Armed Force with the Weather #WeekEnd column. Thus, the offer of the Meteorological Service of the AM expands, a fundamental asset for military and civilian flight assistance but [...]
Read moreLeonardo was chosen by the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) to provide a Cyber Range & Training system for training operators and assessing the resilience of infrastructures to cyber attacks. The contract, signed with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development - the organization to which the research institute belongs [...]
Read moreAIFA authorizes the AstraZeneca vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals over the age of 18, as per EMA indication. "The arrival of a third vaccine represents an important contribution to the ongoing vaccination campaign", comments AIFA DG Nicola Magrini and "AIFA has provided indications for optimizing the use of existing vaccines [...]
Read moreDue to the presence of Covid, the production of legislation has exploded: between circulars, ordinances, decrees, Dpcm, laws, guidelines on safety in the workplace, etc., 450 legislative measures have been approved at national level in just under a year. A boom in the legislative bureaucracy that has disoriented the country. The CGIA study office [...]
Read more(by Federica De Stefani, lawyer and head of Aidr Lombardy Region) In 2020, a total of 341 administrative sanctions were imposed in the European Economic Area for violations of the Gdpr and national regulations on the protection of personal data. From the analysis of the "Statistical Report 2020, privacy sanctions in Europe" drawn up by the Federprivacy Observatory, important elements emerge [...]
Read moreThe attack on the US Capitol on January 6 raised an alarm, too many of the demonstrators were moving like soldiers in tactical training. The next high-tension event is the inauguration ceremony for newly elected president Joe Biden next Wednesday. 25.000 members of the National Guard will be deployed, along with the police and [...]
Read moreBlind violence against the Rai troupe. Two ultras from Lazio in handcuffs. Lightning investigation by the Police and Carabinieri coordinated by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rome It was blind violence that took place on the morning of December 20 last year to the detriment of a RAI troupe that was carrying out some services related to the pandemic emergency [...]
Read more(by Filippo Moreschi, lawyer and AIDR partner) In European regulatory terminology, drones - also known as APR (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) - are included in the group of “unmanned” aircraft (UAS - unmanned aircraft system). The Italian Navigation Code also places them within the notion of aircraft (Article 743) and defines them as "aircraft [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the other Gulf countries (United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain) have signed a historic agreement to end the embargo that lasted three years. The summit was held in AI Ula, a town north of Medina. The Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani was present, received [...]
Read more(by Alessandro Capezzuoli) Digitization, thanks to huge European funding for digital transformation, will soon become a catchphrase and will occupy the media spaces inevitably left empty by the pandemic. The words "contagions", "gatherings" and "social distancing" will be replaced by the word "digital", which will accompany any other word, including pastiera or ragù. The digital defense bureaucracy [...]
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Thus in a note, the president of the Parliamentary Committee for the Security of the Republic - Copasir -, Raffaele Volpi highlighted the main topics on which the high Committee will continue to focus attention in the wake already traced in the course of 2020: "In look to the new year the Parliamentary Committee for the security of the Republic is preparing, [...]
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Balance sheet of a difficult year in which the 44.000 men and women of the Italian Air Force have continued to work incessantly at the service of citizens and the country. 2020 is a busy year, difficult to describe, to summarize and with important emotional challenges. A year in which the Air Force has never stopped, merging the newspaper [...]
Read moreThe procurement of Blindo Centauro 2 vehicles continues to equip the Army Line Cavalry Regiments In a press release, the Army General Staff announces that it has been signed by the Terrestrial Armaments Directorate (DAT) and the Iveco consortium company - Oto Melara the contract for the supply of 86 "Blindo Centauro [...]
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In appreciating the intensification of positions aimed at supporting an urgent modification of the European rules contained in the EBA guidelines on the new definition of "default", the Director General of ABI, Giovanni Sabatini, stressed that "Since September 2015, when the EBA started the activities aimed at defining the new [...]
Read moreSMEs in 2020 saw their turnover drop by 420 billion (-13,5%). The giants of the web, on the other hand, in the first 6 months have seen it increase by 17% The figure is one to shake your wrists: 420 billion euros. This is the loss of turnover recorded this year by Italian companies due to [...]
Read moreThe policemen of the Altedo Traffic Police Subsection, during the regular motorway surveillance shift along the A13 Bologna - Padua, on the morning of 23 December, proceeded to stop a van with a Polish license plate that was proceeding at high speed towards Bologna. Just before the entrance to the "Po Ovest" service area, in the municipality of Ferrara, the [...]
Read moreItaly and Switzerland signed today in Rome a new agreement on the taxation of frontier workers and a Protocol amending the Convention to avoid double taxation. The new agreement will replace the one currently in force, dating back to 1974, will significantly improve the current system of taxation of cross-border commuters and will help maintain good bilateral relations […]
Read moreLeonardo yesterday delivered to the Italian Air Force the first two M-345, whose identification number of the Forza Armed is T-345A. The Air Force has ordered 18 M-345 to date as part of an overall requirement of 45 airplanes which will have to progressively replace the 137 MB-339s that entered the line starting from 1982. Marco Zoff, Head of the Aircraft Division [...]
Read moreAccording to reports from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, a strong earthquake of magnitude 4.6 was felt in particular in the province of Ragusa. According to the Ingv, the quake, which would have been felt in various provinces of Sicily, lasted for about ten seconds. The earthquake was clearly felt in the Ragusa area, in [...]
Read moreThe Postal Police has identified the author of the largest cyber-financial attack in Italy, one of the largest ever in the world in the cryptocurrency sector: a 34-year-old Florentine responsible for a "hole" equal to 120 million euros on the hacked computer platform "BITGRAIL". Over 230 thousand savers scammed. The man is accused [...]
Read moreEni gas e luce and Harley & dikkinson present assembleafacile.com, the platform for online condominium assemblies AssembleaFacile.com is born, the platform developed by Harley & Dikkinson, with the contribution of Eni gas and light, designed to facilitate condominium meetings between administrators and condominiums who choose CoatMio, Eni's gas and light service aimed at energy requalification and [...]
Read moreLeonardo and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a loan agreement for 200 million euros. The loan is aimed at supporting the investment projects envisaged in the Group's Business Plan ensuring, in a general context of emergency caused by Covid-19, an increase in the support granted by the EIB for investments [...]
Read moreSchool, Ministry at work on a single digital platform Azzolina: "We accelerate innovation, we build the school of the future" A single platform, integrated with all the services and functionalities useful for schools, from tools for digital teaching to spaces for storing content . This is foreseen by the Ministry of Education which has set up, in recent weeks, a group [...]
Read moreMIPAAF, Bellanova: "Italy marks a further step forward in the now consolidated leadership of the recognized IIGG at a community and international level" The implementing regulation containing the registration of the PDO was published today in the Official Journal of the European Union "Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle" in the European register of protected designations of origin and geographical indications [...]
Read moreThe result of a collaboration between the University of Milan, the Milan Polyclinic and the Italian Air Force, the discovery of the molecular marker is able to predict the severity of the clinical picture in subjects affected by COVID-19 and to optimize efforts. therapeutic treatments for the individual Born in Milan, one of the cities most affected by [...]
Read moreThe State Police takes the field for the protection of online Christmas shopping: from the experience acquired in the protection from the risks of fraud by the Postal and Communications Police, a guide with practical advice and suggestions for buying online with greater peace of mind. The race to buy Christmas gifts has now begun! What better [...]
Read moreThe State Police takes the field for the protection of online Christmas shopping: from the experience acquired in the protection from the risks of fraud by the Postal and Communications Police, a guide with practical advice and suggestions for buying online with greater peace of mind. The race to buy Christmas gifts has now begun! What better [...]
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(by Francesco Pagano, Director of Aidr and Head of IT services at Ales spa and Scuderie del Quirinale) The phenomenon of online scams and identity theft on the Internet is growing exponentially. According to data released by Interpol last August, the boom in cyber attacks coincided with the pandemic from Covid-19 and marks, in [...]
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Following the complex investigation activities of the Cybercrime Working Group of the Naples Public Prosecutor's Office, aimed at defining the contours of a serious attack on the IT structures of the Aerostructures Division and the Aircraft Division of Leonardo SpA, the CNAIPIC of the Central Service of the Postal and Communications Police and the Campania Department of the same [...]
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Versalis enters the market for agricultural protection products from renewable sources. Thanks to an agreement with AlphaBio Control, a research and development company with offices in the United Kingdom and Italy specialized in the production of natural formulations for crop protection with its products already known on the pesticides market, the company [...]
Read moreFollowing the violent storm that shocked the municipality of Bitti in the Nuoro area yesterday, the Italian Army, on activation of the local Prefecture, promptly sent its own rescue teams that have been at work, non-stop, since yesterday evening to remove debris and restore viability. The specialists of the 5th sapper engineering regiment, stationed in [...]
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The defense activity of the Banking World against computer fraud is growing even more, especially in the last months of the COVID crisis. The ABI, with the support of CERTFin - the public-private cooperative initiative coordinated by ABI and the Bank of Italy to increase the cyber risk management capacity of banking and financial operators - continues to monitor with [...]
Read moreThirteenth lighter ones are coming: due to covid, 3 billion lost compared to last year In the coming days, the vast majority of retirees will receive it on their current account. Within a few weeks it will then also be disbursed to private and public employees. We are talking about the thirteenth month that this year will arrive in the portfolios of [...]
Read moreNHIndustries (JV consisting of Leonardo, Airbus Helicopters and GKN Fokker) and the NATO Agency NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), acting on behalf of the Armed Forces of Germany (Bundeswehr), have signed the contract for the acquisition of 31 helicopters naval multirole NH90 MRFH Sea Tiger. The operational activities of helicopters from naval units in Germany will be launched in [...]
Read more“To love is a verb that cannot be declined in femicide. And if words are stones, in this case they risk being a deadly weapon. Today, November 25, world day for the elimination of violence against women, we know the path we have taken to win a law, but we know with equal clarity that from [...]
Read moreNew Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) is the program that the defense industry of Italy, France, Germany, England and Greece is trying to finalize to build and make operational, starting from 2035, a helicopter with new generation capabilities. The NATO partners, signatories of a letter of intent, will have five years to develop a machine [...]
Read moreWhy does Covid have almost no effects for some patients and for others it can become lethal? The motivation is revealed by a study based on two independent experiments, carried out by a Humanitas task force led by Professor Alberto Mantovani, and by the group of doctors and researchers of the Papa Giovanni XXIII health facility, coordinated by Professor [...]
Read more(by Francesco Matera) There are recent news from the world of national information according to which a health protocol has been prepared to be followed for the care of people infected with Covid-19, at their homes. Some perplexities arise spontaneously if we think of so many ordinary people who have difficulty in interpreting the provisions of a [...]
Read moreSchool: #PremioScuolaDigitale A videogame on climate change and a project for motor rehabilitation, here are the winning Institutes of the #PremioScuolaDigitale A videogame, entitled “The wizard of the climate”, to raise awareness of the little ones about the problems deriving from global warming. A wheelchair transformed, thanks to technology, into a tool for programmable rehabilitation exercises. [...]
Read moreIn relation to the recent news in the media regarding the lack of oxygen in some areas of the national territory and, more generally, on the supply of medical oxygen to hospitals and patients served at home, AIFA, Assogastecnici and Federfarma wish to share some updates on this relevant issue. Medicinal oxygen, as known, is a [...]
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SVIMEZ RESEARCH ON THE NUMBER OF SOUTH WORKERS. THERE ARE 45 THOUSAND WORKERS OF THE LARGE COMPANIES IN SOUTHWORKING. COMPANIES ASK FOR INCENTIVES AND IRAP REDUCTION. BIANCHI (GENERAL MANAGER), AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTRACT TALENTS TO THE SOUTH AND STOP THE ESCAPE BUT SERVICES ARE NEEDED Forty-five thousand employees have been working in smart working from the South for large companies since the beginning of the pandemic [...]
Read more(by Marco Zacchera) Absolutely unheard, I continue to propose a simple but important idea for millions of businesses and families: to block maximum bank rates on current account advances and loans, valid for both domestic and corporate loans. Especially for families, the usual unscrupulous financial firms circumvent the law [...]
Read moreIn a press release, the Air Force announced that the first three Drive Through stations set up as part of the "IGEA Operation", strongly desired by the Ministry of Defense to increase, through health personnel, are operational from today in Lecco, Meda and Caponago specialized of all the Armed Forces, the daily capacity of the National Health Service to carry out [...]
Read moreLeonardo welcomes with satisfaction the announcement of the US Department of Defense with which, as part of the program for the construction of the new advanced training system for the US Navy for which AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. is responsible, options are exercised for an additional 36 helicopters TH-73A for a value of 171 million dollars. Production and deliveries [...]
Read more(Marco Zacchera) by Let me imagine .. Let's imagine that Biden had been largely in the lead the night of the ballot after counting the votes in the polling stations and then the sinister Trump had suddenly risen with the votes in the mail enough to overcome him. How do you think the American & Italian media would have reacted? Then - always imagining - [...]
Read moreThe escalation of regional conflicts and international competition present the risk of another world war, warned the British army chief. General Sir Nick Carter. He said this during "Remembrance Sunday" to underline the importance of remembering the horror of war to prevent states from entering into conflict again.
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Agreement signed between Eni Gas and Light, CNA Costruzioni and Harley & Dikkinson Eni gas and electricity, CNA COSTRUZIONI and Harley & Dikkinson have entered into an agreement to promote the opportunities related to energy requalification and the seismic safety of buildings, in order to take advantage of the opportunities of tax incentives in the eco-bonus, sismabonus and Superbonus [...]
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On the Day of National Unity and the Day of the Armed Forces, Minister Guerini, welcomed by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Enzo Vecciarelli and by the Commander of the COI General of CA Luciano Portolano, greeted the Italian military contingents involved in video link in international operations and received the 2021 Calendar from the Defense Staff. Yesterday [...]
Read moreDoctor Bernardi, an expert at the Sanpellegrino Observatory, explains how proper hydration helps to deal with the various stages of pregnancy. Pregnancy is a special moment in every woman's life, made up of expectation, joy but also of change. The body adapts to allow the child to grow and this process also requires adequate [...]
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Limit the movement of the elderly, over 60. The hypothesis is based on the consideration that of the 37 deaths from Covid only 409 concern over 50s and only 19 under 30. (by Francesco Matera) Many proposals have been put in place. Allow older teachers to teach from home via web platforms and impose differentiated courses for young and [...]
Read more(by Marco Zacchera) Eight months ago (time runs ...) the country reacted to Covid by guarding the balconies, sticking posts and sheets for the inevitable “Everything will be fine” but above all by demonstrating substantial unity and obedience. Today, however, street protests are multiplying and criticism of Conte is growing in his own government. A sense of responsibility is not to fall into demagogy and controversy, but this is [...]
Read moreCredit and liquidity for households and businesses: requests for a moratorium of 301 billion euros, over 96 billion the value of requests to the SME Guarantee Fund; the volumes of loans guaranteed by SACE reach € 16,1 billion Applications for adhesion to the moratoriums on loans for a value of [...] exceed 2,7 million
Read more48.736 applications were received through the website of the Civil Protection Department for the call for the identification of 1500 medical and health personnel and 500 administrative staff to be employed, on a territorial basis, to strengthen the research activity and contact management of positive cases (contact tracing). It's about a […]
Read moreAlso due to Covid, craftsmanship is increasingly in trouble. In the first 6 months of this year, the companies in the sector decreased by 4.446 units; bringing the total number present in Italy down to 1.291.156. Both in the I (-10.902) and in the II quarter of 2020 (+6.456) the balances were among the worst of the [...]
Read moreThe agreement was signed by the President of ENAC, Dr. Nicola Zaccheo, and by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Force General Alberto Rosso In a joint press release, ENAC and the Italian Air Force announce that today the President of the National Agency for Civil Aviation and the Head of SM of the Air Force had a brief meeting in the [...]
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The US Department of Justice has accused six members of the Russian military intelligence agency of alleged involvement in cyberattacks around the world against several countries. The allegations, announced Monday in Pittsburgh, represent a rare move by the US administration which publicly revealed the names of the six 007s. According to the US government, […]
Read moreThe Reggio Emilia State Police arrested for attempted multiple murder and illegal possession of a common firearm, the man who exploded a few gunshots late last night in the center of Reggio Emilia at the address of a group of young people. of which 5 were injured, one in serious condition. The [...]
Read moreDivision Admiral (res.) Nicola De Felice, of the Lazio Region League board, tomorrow organized a demonstration in front of the German embassy in Rome to represent the dissent of the Italians to the support of the German Government as a Flag State for ships German NGOs Sea Watch 3, 4, Alan Kurdi and Louise Michel Bansky. Thus in [...]
Read moreThe Genoa State Police has arrested 3 people of Roma ethnicity who live in the province of Turin for crimes of multiple theft in competition, all burdened with police records for crimes against property. The restrictive measure was ordered by the GIP at the Court of Genoa following [...]
Read moreThe strong impact of the lockdown on the psyche emerges from 6.000 interviews conducted by Elma Research for Angelini Pharma in 6 European countries. Greater in Spain, Great Britain and Italy, where the incidence of COVID 19 was highest. Limited use of professional figures and limited search for information: only 1 out of 4. Good [...]
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On Monday, the Greek press reported that Turkey had "illuminated" a Greek F-400 returning from a multinational exercise with its S-16 air defense system. Turkey, a NATO country, unaware of Washington's warnings about the S-400 system, would now even use it to track down an aircraft belonging to the Atlantic Alliance. On the story [...]
Read moreLeonardo and ENAV: agreement to define innovative solutions for a more efficient use of helicopters in civil airspace, in the name of digitization, sustainability and safety Modernizing and making the use of helicopters and the use of space safer, more efficient and sustainable plane using the most advanced technologies dedicated to navigation. This is one of the objectives of [...]
Read moreYesterday evening, a Coast Guard patrol boat towed a fishing boat carrying about 150 migrants to the port of Roccella Jonica. The boat was ten miles offshore from Marina di Gioiosa Jonica when it was reached by the Coast Guard after having received a request for help launched through a [...]
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US elections: What would happen if Trump escalates?
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Read more(by Andrea Pinto) The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo yesterday was in Italy for a meeting with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his foreign colleague, Luigi Di Maio. Thus Pompeo on the sidelines of the meetings: "The United States appeals to the Italian government to carefully consider national security [...]
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Agreement signed between the US and Italy for the next mission to the Moon. It was signed by NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine and Riccardo Fraccaro, undersecretary of the Prime Minister with responsibility for aerospace policies. Scientists and the world of our local industry will collaborate on three strands. On the construction of the laboratory-house where the astronauts will live and on the development of [...]
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Agreement with the Extraordinary Commissioner for the Covid emergency for the supply of the disinfectant gel, symbol of the fight against Coronavirus in everyday life. The Angelini Group has supplied 500 thousand liters of Amuchina Xgerm - a total of almost one million bottles of gel - for the prevention and containment of Coronavirus in schools. Supply […]
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In 2019 105.000 recycling operations were reported. Data on the rise also in 2020 The alarm was launched by the CGIA Studies Office: in 2019, over 105 suspicious money laundering transactions were reported to the Bank of Italy's Financial Information Unit (UIF): a record never reached before. We are talking about alleged offenses committed mostly by organizations [...]
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(by Michele Gorga) We are in the home straight for the Regional, Municipal and referendum elections, but there was little election advertising, also thanks to the Covid emergency. Political communication initiatives, connected to electoral consultations, constitute a particularly significant moment of participation in democratic life as provided for by art. 49 of the Constitution. Right in […]
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The baby was hospitalized at the "Gaslini" Pediatric Hospital in Genoa. Last night a five-day-old baby in imminent danger of life was rushed from Catania to Genoa, aboard a 900st Falcon 31 plane. Flock of the Air Force, to be hospitalized in the “Gaslini” hospital. The baby was embarked [...]
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Leonardo will be the technological partner of the Alpine Ski World Championships scheduled in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Belluno, in February 2021. The partnership, signed with the Cortina 2021 Foundation, represents further significant confirmation of Leonardo's role in guaranteeing the safety of major events . Leonardo, a world leader in security as well as in aerospace and defense, will provide a solution [...]
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"Scramble" of two Eurofighters of the Italian Air Force to intercept civilian aircraft after the interruption of communications Today, Sunday 6 September, at about 13:00, two F-2000 Eurofighter of the Italian Air Force, on alarm service for the defense of national airspace, they carried out an intervention on the order of immediate take-off (in military jargon called "scramble") [...]
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There are over 5.800.000 over-educated employees in Italy. To say it is the CGIA Studies Office. We refer to graduates and graduates who carry out a profession for which the most requested qualification is lower than that possessed. In 2019 they were just under 25 per cent of total employment and [...]
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ENIT and MPI Italia promote a charity auction at the Venice Film Festival to support the meeting industry The 11th edition of The Movie Charity Auction will be held on 7 September at the Lido of Venice. ENIT promotes the 2020 edition and the proceeds from the charity auction will be donated to the MPI Foundation in support of the meeting industry. 3 [...]
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(by Andrea Pinto) Highway of Peace and International Airport, these are the two major projects that were the basis of the 2008 agreement between Berlusconi and Gaddafi. The Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, who flew to Libya, also understood this. The opportunity is greedy since with the ceasefire, General Kalifa Haftar [...]
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The mayor asks the government for "immediate" interventions or threatens to stop the island. Landings on the Mediterranean coast continue. During the night, a boat with at least 450 migrants, which was in danger of capsizing due to the strong sirocco wind, was rescued 4 miles off the coast of Lampedusa. The tragedy was avoided thanks [...]
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