Apple to Pay €318m to Settle Tax Bill

The company is accused of having made sales in Italy through a shell company, while invoicing through Apple Sales International in Ireland, in order to take advantage of lower taxes. The revenue department had requested €880m in unpaid corporation tax.

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EU Officials Urge Italy to Address Low Productivity

Study published on Vox by economists from budget assessment team

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Milan Smog Leads to Controversial Ban on Cars

Regional committee prohibits use of cars and motorcycles between 10 am and 4 pm, from 28 to 30 December. Towns in the hinterland divided. Criticism from Passera, M5S and Northern League. Possible ban on New Year fireworks, which account for 6% of annual PM10 emissions

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City Council Orders Total Ban on Traffic to Combat Smog

Maran appeals to regional council. Cut-price metro tickets boost passenger numbers

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Tourist Convicted for Carving Name on Ancient Roman Column

Turkish student arrested by carabinieri on Sunday for having disfigured a classical ruin. He was fined €200, and will have to pay a further €2000 to the city council

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Cantone: “I’m Not a Lightning Conductor”

The president of the anti-corruption authority: “We were appointed to act as arbitrators”

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Refugee Boat Nativity Scene Angers Northern League

Nativity scene at Montessori school in Bollate has angered representatives of the Northern League. For head teacher, it expresses a “message in keeping with the words of the Pope”

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Mayor Installs No-Islam Signs: “Respect Us or Leave”

In Pontoglio, the council has put up new road signs, stating that theirs is a “Town with a history of Western culture and deep-rooted Christian traditions”. Town councillor: “I challenge anyone to say that it isn’t so”

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«We Can’t Defeat Terrorism with Technology Alone», Says Spy

Codename, Francis, and a life spent working for a Western intelligence service. His diagnosis: “Today we are Wile E. Coyote and the jihadists are The Roadrunner. At the last minute, just when we’re about to strike, our prey escapes”. The solution: “Going back to the old methods: wearing down the soles of your shoes and managing networks of informants, working like a ‘cop’”. This true story from Guido Olimpio sounds like an episode of Homeland ...

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Licio Gelli Dies. A Life of Intrigue and Secrets

Former head of P2 lodge was 96. He played a leading role in some of Italy’s murkiest affairs, from the collapse of the Banco Ambrosiano to the sidetracked investigations into the 1980 Bologna bombing.

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Children Sleep in Coats in Houses without Heating

No heating for last three years in 90 apartments in Pioltello

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Old Ways Survive, with Kiss on Forehead for New Mafia Bosses

Six arrests in Sicily, as investigation into murder committed in October revealed that Palermo gangs still observe rituals of the “honorable society”

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Prayers Said in 1000 Mosques Hidden in Sheds and Basements

The Islamic cultural institute in Viale Jenner organises worship in a marquee near the Palasharp. Government challenges regional law. Meanwhile in Milan, Church of Scientology opens

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Jubilee: Forgiveness of Sins through Faith and Good Works

Pope prefers not to use the term indulgence, but penance remains the key concept. Throughout the Holy Year all priests are also authorised to grant absolution for abortion

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Paterno: Bow in Front of Boss’s House to Godfather Music

In Paternò, in the province of Catania, police chief suspends procession of votive candles, used as a “show of Mafia power”

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Man Who Gave Women HIV Was “Playing Russian Roulette”

Valentino, the 30-year-old accused of infecting at least six women, has asked to be granted house arrest. “I was reckless, but I didn’t mean to hurt anyone”

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“In a Runoff between PD and M5S, I’d Cast a Blank Vote”

Forza Italia leader: we’ll fight to ensure the referendum on reform is unsuccessful

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Vatileaks 2: Chaouqui Blackmailed Berlusconi Brothers

Former Vatican official and her husband under investigation for misfeasance in public office. Investigating magistrates accuse them of threatening to approve requests to submit letters rogatory regarding the former premier

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Diary of Rita, Italian Doctor Killed in Kenya

“We have so much work to do, but the children are fantastic”. Messages from Rita Fossaceca, the doctor killed protecting her mother. “The ultrasound scanner works, and there’s a lot to do at the infirmary”

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