Pinotti: “We Must Act in Libya Now, but with Our Allies”

Defence Minister discusses Rome’s position on the Libyan crisis: “Escalation is not an option, least of all on a unilateral basis: any efforts must be coordinated”

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Tangled up in the Red Tape of Italy’s Building Regulations

Each municipality has its own rules, laying down different requirements for minimum living space or balcony railings. Attempt to unify regulations floundering amidst bickering and conflicting proposals

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Pistoia Named Italy’s 2017 Capital of Culture

Tuscan town fought off competition from eight other contenders. It will take the place of Mantua, which holds the title until the end of 2016

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Hina, Murdered in 2006 by Father. Mother “Forgives Him”

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Senate Gives Go-Ahead for Reforms Renzi: «Historic Day»

Senate approves reform bill. The lower house now has the final word. Renzi’s comment: “This is an historic day; what you have done is unprecedented in Europe”

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Ettore Scola Dies. Iconic Director Famed for His Self-Irony

From “A Special Day” to “La Terrazza”, his works have gone down in film history. A fervent supporter of the Communist Party, he had an enduring passion for politics

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Girl of 12 Throws Herself from Window Following Taunts

Bullied girl from Pordenone wrote suicide notes to parents and classmates. Saved by a window canopy. Her words to those who had targeted her: “When you read this I will be dead. Some of you will be delighted to hear the news, I’m sure.”

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Family’s Dreams Shattered in Burkina Faso

The Santomenna family had been running the Cappuccino Cafe, attacked by Al Qaeda, since 2012

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Nights of Sex, Cocaine and Handing Out Flyers

Cheik Diaw arrived from Senegal four months ago, and found work through his brother, well-known in local clubs. Witnesses talk of an “arrogant” young man with a short temper who partied to excess

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Drug Dealer Arrested in Florence for Ashley’s Murder

Police arrest illegal immigrant following issue of warrant by state prosecutors. Autopsy findings suggest she had engaged in consensual sex

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Champions of Air Travel Punctuality League Announced

Report published on the performance of airlines and airports in 2015. Italy getting worse, Latin America on the way up

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Driving Without a Licence no Longer a Crime

Under government’s plans for decriminalisation it would become a civil-law offence. Controversy on cannabis. Orlando: “Different measures only for those who produce it for medical use”

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Changes in Pipeline for Cooperative Banks

Reform imminent for cooperative banks, with at least 100 out of 363 on a shaky financial footing. Without short-term intervention at least 15-17 are at risk over the next 18 months

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Schools Ignore Mayor’s Order of “No Lunch for Non-Payers”

Schools refuse to suspend school meals for the children of 200 families in arrears

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Italian Scientists Unravel Brain Tumour Growth Process

Study published in Nature by the husband-and-wife team Antonio Iavarone and Anna Lasorella, professors at Columbia University

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Ferrari Debuts on Milan Stock Exchange

Renzi’: “We need no longer fear the markets. If we get on track we can be the best in the world”. Marchionne: “A new milestone and a new beginning”

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Rome Set to Reintroduce Checks on Slovenian Border

300 migrants a week from Slovenia. Relocation plan has proved to be a failure: 80 refugees were to be transferred a day, but in over three months the total is only 240

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