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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1.5m Muslims in Italy. 1000 “under Observation”

Moroccans, Egyptians, Tunisians and Bengalis: 98% are Sunnis. Problem of DIY imams and the difficulties faced by moderates.

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Centurions, Rickshaws and Queue-Jumping Banned for Jubilee

Ordinances by Commissioner Tronca for Holy Year already in force. Fines of up to €400. The aim is to combat illegality, abuse of regulations and other activities that jeopardize the safety of tourists

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Expelled Tunisian “Hated Italy and Sought Martyrdom”

Expulsion order for the 38-year-old who lived in Brianza signed by Alfano. Already shunned by the Islamic community, he wanted to kill his wife to prevent her from converting their children to Christianity

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Hunt for Credit Card Used to Rent Paris Hideout

The credit card used in Italy by Salah Abdeslam, the eighth member of the terrorist cell behind the Paris attacks, is the same one he used to rent a hideout in the French capital

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Valeria’s Father: “It’s Torture Not Being Able to See Her”

“The affection everyone has showed us has been a real help”. Tomorrow, the non-denominational funeral: “We didn’t want a Catholic service because my daughter was not brought up in any faith, although I’m not against a blessing or the participation of an imam”.

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Castelvecchio: 17 Major Artworks Stolen

Theft thought to have been commissioned by a collector. News broke during the “12 Apostoli” awards ceremony. Stolen paintings include “Madonna of the Quail” by Pisanello, as well as works by Tintoretto, Mantegna and Bellini

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Jewish Man Wearing Kippah Repeatedly Stabbed in Milan Street

The wounded man, a 40-year-old Israeli citizen, was also slashed in the face. Taken to Niguarda hospital, he underwent surgery, but is not reported to be in a serious condition. The hooded assailant managed to flee the scene of the crime, in front of a kosher restaurant

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Fatima’s Father: “I Want to Be Catholic Again”

Father of Italy’s first foreign fighter under house arrest. He had converted to Islam but now says he has changed his mind. His trial starts on 21 December in Milan, and he risks between five and eight years in prison for making travel arrangements for terrorists

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IS Fighters Visited Lombardy before Massacre

Group flew in from Belgium before going on to Paris in days leading up to attack. Disappearance of two fundamentalists: “They are fighting”. Mystery surrounding trip to Milan

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Italian Victim of Paris Attacks “Happy about Her New Home”

Her brother’s grief and the proposal to dedicate a bridge to her in Venice

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Paris Attacks Spark Venice Carnival Fears

Regional governor Zaia also worried about Gardaland. Authorities in Rome step up security at concerts. Bologna: strict security measures in place for Italy-Romania match. More funds earmarked for policing

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Former Abbot Enjoyed Luxury Holidays Funded by Taxpayers

€500,000 transferred from accounts at the Vatican Bank, in an attempt to conceal illicit proceeds, to the accounts of Pietro Vittorelli, charged with embezzlement

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Rouhani: «Iran and the West, a new era is possible»

«We consider Italy as a friend in Europe. I hope my trip will start a new phase in our relationships. Iranian people can hate Israel and the Zionist policies while loving Hebraism, its prophets and the Book, at the same time»

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Exclusive Interview with Tim Cook. “Privacy: I Fear Disaster”

Apple’s CEO speaks about his personal life and the major issues to which the company is committed, from the environment to the fight against discrimination. “The App Economy is a way to create jobs quickly. Do I send out staff emails at 4:30 in the morning? No, at 3.45”

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Vatileaks, Vatican Houses Used for Saunas and Hotels

Stolen documents include a list of properties owned by Propaganda Fide. Four senior prelates questioned. Rents at preferential prices for people close to the Curia

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MotoGP. Valentino Rossi: “I Was Stitched up”

Terrible gaffe from the two Spanish riders. Marquez: “I was unable to overtake Lorenzo” Lorenzo: “My compatriots helped me”. Rossi: “Disgraceful and embarrassing”

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Suspected Kickbacks in Causes for Beatification

Prosecutors in Terni investigate Chaouqui and her husband for extortion and stolen computer documents

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Vatican Bank Mentioned in Stolen Computer Files

Vatican investigators continue to search for spies. Hackers may also have helped steal confidential papers

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Secret Recording of Pope Francis: “Costs out of Control”

In meeting behind closed doors, the Pope warned: “Too many employees; we need more transparency”. “Before any purchase, you should request at least three quotes. If they go over budget, don’t pay!”

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Tavecchio: Racist and Homophobic Remarks. Renzi Powerless to Intervene

FIGC president unperturbed: “Recordings made without my knowledge, and perhaps tampered with.” Massimiliano Giacomini: “I published football association contracts and his driver threatened me”

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Consumer Confidence Highest for 13 Years

Renzi: “We are back to pre-crisis levels”. Growth for the third consecutive month. Highest level since the crisis began. Prime Minister satisfied: “Italian confidence is back; we’re on track”

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Refugee Quota Farce Leaves Italy Inundated

40,000 refugees were to be transferred; so far 525 applications approved, with only 90 leaving the country. Rome has spent over €1bn and received €310m

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Serracchiani Dismisses Plans to Cut Regions from 20 to 12

Vice-secretary dismisses plan supported by her own government: “This is absolutely not on the agenda”. Morassut and Ranucci’s proposals also backed by Italian daily L’unità

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Benefits of Working from Home

Same rules and rights for people working in or outside the office envisaged in bill attached to the Budget

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Mystery Death Among the Homeless

Body of Fabio Aloisi found ten days ago in Ripamonti. Investigators have no idea why he was there.

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Suspected “Trap” Aimed at Discrediting Pope Francis

News that Pope Francis was suffering from a brain tumour soon turned out to be false. Mystery of letter from 13 cardinals criticising the approach adopted in the Synod and warning the assembly not to take a soft line on family issues.

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Tax Evasion, Tourism, Shopkeepers, and the €3000 Cash Limit

The fewer the tabs kept on the movement of money, the higher the likelihood of people providing false information on turnover to the tax authorities.

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Ultra-wideband: Renzi Dusts off Dossier and Talks to Companies

Government applies pressure, as Vodafone executives talk to the prime minister. ENEL focuses on web counters in talks with operators

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Needless Prescriptions and Endemic Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare fraud cost the state €1.67bn between January 2014 and September 2015, thanks to unnecessary prescriptions, and free treatment given to the unentitled.

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Fatal School Trip Fall. Elia’s Mother Demands Truth

Tragedy during the night in Via Stamina D’Ancona. The boy who fell had smoked marijuana

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Ban Ki-Moon: “Italy Crucial in Libya and the Refugee Crisis”

UN Secretary-General in Rome to give a speech to Parliament. “Your country has always been a cornerstone in peace talks”

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Emanuela, VW Engineer: “If You Want the Perfect Car, Cheat”

Open letter from an Italian researcher who works at Wolfsburg to her new CEO, published by the Corriere: “Over the years, we have forgotten how to say ‘I’m sorry, I can’t do this’. This is the starting point for the cultural revolution you promised us”

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Football, Financial Doping and TV Rights

Top executives Preziosi and Paparesta targeted by Milan prosecutor’s office for “massaging” clubs’ finances. Lotito (Lazio) also under investigation for obstructing COVISOC’s “supervisory activities”

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Commissioner and Eight Deputies to Govern Rome

Matteo Renzi wants a team of experts to deal with “suburbs, transport and sport”, and to form a “mini executive”, in which each member is responsible for a specific sector

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New Rules of Engagement for Italian Missions

Our fighters in Kuwait deployed for surveillance and reconnaissance. They had a similar role in Afghanistan, until the situation changed.

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Mayor of Rome Marino Resigns, Amidst Threats of Revenge

Warnings to the party from the Mayor of Rome

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Iraq: Government Aims to Broaden Consensus Without Vote

Italy prepares for bombing missions against IS. Two options for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi: vote or inform Parliament

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Italy Ready to Bomb IS in Iraq. Ministry Assessing Situation

Tornados ready for action in Iraq. NATO ask Russia to stop raids in Syria

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Partner of Sacked Theologian: «We are Free from Shame»

Charamsa wrote to his mother: I love the Church more than ever; I’ve lost my office job, that’s all

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Friction Between Renzi and Mogherini

Italy excluded where it matters, also due to a lack of teamwork. Never have relations been so tense between the High Representative and the prime minister, who campaigned for her move to Brussels. The premier is thought to have called her to complain.

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Inefficient Tourist Board Spends More on Wages Than on Italy

Wages higher than at the White House But “only a few hundred thousand euros” spent on promoting Italy.

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Expo Set to Close Doors on 31 October. What Next?

Plans to turn the area into a university campus. Project bogged down by bureaucracy and delays

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Switzerland Set to Clean up Dictators’ Bank Accounts

Mobutu, Marcos, Gaddafi and Duvalier are just some of the “unpresentables” who have stashed their money here. Bern now wants to give it back to the people it was taken from.

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Volkswagen Dieselgate: Police and Carabinieri Cars at Risk

Seat, which is part of the German group, won the tender to supply vehicles, but the Leon TDI 150 hp cars are fitted with the engines accused of giving false emissions test results

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Too Young to Retire, Too Old to Work: Crisis of the Over-50s

The Great Crisis has hit the over-50s hardest. They “have become the main target of corporate restructuring”. Skills become obsolete at the speed of light

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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Insurance Firms Concerned

Unclear who should demonstrate medical malpractice. Legislation clearly needed

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Clampdown on Unnecessary Clinical Tests. Doctors Protest

Checks to be introduced on 208 medical tests and treatments, often prescribed unnecessarily.

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Five Reasons Why the Americans Will Like Pope Francis

Pragmatic, revolutionary and affable: why Bergoglio will win the hearts of America

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Berlusconi Accused of Embezzlement over $150,000 bottle

Visit with Putin to the region occupied by the Russians could cost the former premier dear, with a three-year ban on visiting Ukraine. Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office initiates investigations into a precious bottle of sherry uncorked in his honour

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Civil Servants Charged with Fraud. Houses Rented for €7

Report by tax police on the first six months of 2015: a shortfall of over €3bn due to fraud in the sectors of health, railways and training courses

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Would You Put Your Wife’s Career First?

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No Checks, Little Transparency: Report on Procurement in Rome. Dossier on Alemanno and Marino

Comparison of the two administrations: boom with the former mayor, while the current incumbent found a system already up and running. Last four years under the spotlight. No public tenders for 87% of public works, accounting for €2.9bn, half of total expenditure.

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Flavia Pennetta and her Secret Plans to Retire

The champion from Brindisi wants something more from life

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Plans to Hike Tourist Tax

Plans for tax incentives to encourage more towns to introduce tourist tax.

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“I’ll Show My Face: I Want the Acid Attackers to See”

Stefano, attacked “by mistake”: “I’m a normal person just like them, and they’ve ruined me”. He added: “It’s not me that should be ashamed”.

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Cucchi Case: Carabiniere Officer Investigated for Perjury

Two other officers suspected of maltreatment. Statement given by Marshall Roberto Mandolini conflicts with evidence found by investigating magistrate

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Supreme Court Puts Lid on Meredith Kercher Case

Amanda: “I feel like Alice out of Wonderland”. The American in tears on the phone to her lawyers: “It’s what we’ve always said”. She and Raffaele Sollecito set to claim damages

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Mariam, from Genius to Failure. Egypt Moved by Her Struggle

Punished by corrupt teachers. “She’s our Malala”. Prime Minister receives the girl and sets up a commission of inquiry

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Pope in Via del Babuino to Change Lenses

Visit to a shop in central Rome. Also had his interpupillary distance checked

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D’Alema: “Renzi Has Turned His Back on the Party’s History”

The former prime minister: “Yes, I was dismissive, but not aggressive. Renzi demeans our history. I was insulted, and on orders from above became the victim of a Stalinist-style lynching”.

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Wife of Dead Couple Abused Tense Climate as Migrants Attacked

Three Italians suspected of the attack arrested yesterday evening. Funeral of the couple on Wednesday. The children: “We don’t want any politicians attending”. Message from Renzi: respect and grief

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Eye-Controlled Keyboard Saves ALS Patient From Murder

Desperate 34-year-old husband intended to kill her and then commit suicide. Carabinieri intervened after she sent her brother an SOS using her eyes

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Schengen Untouchable, Italian Government Insists

Migrant Emergency: “Everyone must respect the agreements and accept their quota”. Renzi should remember that “we are free to vote against civil unions”

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Austria, 71 Suffocate in Truck. Libya, 200 Bodies Found in Sea

Migrants suffocate on journey from Hungary: 59 men, eight women and four children. At least three people arrested, including the alleged driver

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Salvini Proposes “Winning Alliance” with Berlusconi

Northern League leader willing to talk, but asks Berlusconi to review his European alliances. The issue of primaries also back on the agenda: voters should decide the leader

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Gentiloni: Immigration Not Just Italy’s Problem

In response to the request to open new immigrant registration centres: “the Dublin Convention is obsolete. We need rules on immigration, EU asylum and repatriation”

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Partial Victory for Italy in Marine Ruling

India has no jurisdiction, but Girone is not allowed home, as judges tell Italy and India to suspend all proceedings and refer the case to The Hague. Application for bail by the two fusiliers rejected.

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No Backtracking on Senate Reform

The President Emeritus of the Republic to Corriere della Sera: “The ineligibility of senators is a crucial point, which has already been established and has met with cross-party support”

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Cloudburst in Cadore: Three Dead

Cars swept away in the chairlift car park. Homes flooded amidst widespread fear. Other landslides in Cancia and Auronzo. Environment Minister Galletti visits Cadore

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Competition Bill Delayed by Flood of Amendments

Parliamentary committees fail to complete discussions of the proposals, amid a flood of requests for amendments from M5S. Sections approved on car insurance, notaries, pension funds, and utilities; those on postal and banking services, pharmacies and waste still incomplete

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Pianosa, the Earthly Paradise Saved by Its Inmates

A visit to prisoners living in partial freedom

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Terrorist Investigations Compromised

Inquiries affected include those on the Jihad in Brescia. Information theft irreparably damaged interception activity

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Marino - I Had to Deal with a Corrupt Party

“Risk of terrorist attacks for the Jubilee”

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Italcementi sold to Heidelberg

German giant confirms agreement with Italmobiliare to acquire 45% of Italcementi. Price set at €10.60 per share for a total value of €1.67bn

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Marino Appoints Hardliner Esposito as Councillor for Transport

Leading figure in the Democratic Party (PD) and commissioner for Ostia to replace Improta, on his way out amid controversy. Marco Causi accepts posts of deputy mayor and Councillor for the Budget

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Maggi and Tramonte Given Life for Piazza Loggia Murders

Verdict comes 41 years after bombing that claimed eight victims. Relatives’ relief at “justice at last”

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Pesaro 17-year-old’s Throat was Cut

Two arrests. Suspects understood to be co-operating after lengthy questioning. Investigators believe Ismaele Lulli’s murderers acted out of jealousy

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Mysteries of Libyan Abduction

Bandits or secular militants could be responsible. Italians among the few westerners still active in Libya. And Italians pay ransoms

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Four Italians Abducted at Mellitah

Foreign ministry confirms abduction took place near ENI facility in northern Libya. All four work for Parma-based oil industry supplier Bonatti

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Secular Support for Legal Cannabis Broadens

A thumbs-up for marijuana use from parliamentarians is latest gambit in cross-party campaign set to re-table civil unions bill

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Italian Trade Opportunities in Iran

Lifting of sanctions could be worth €3 billion over next four years as ENI plans return

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Guinea - Jailed Italian Released

Roberto Berardi flies back to Italy. Left cell on 9 July after two and a half years’ detention, much of it in solitary confinement. Wife says: “End of a nightmare. Sounded happy but exhausted on phone”

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Financial Police Power Struggle

Adinolfi’s contacts with politicians, extension of Capolupo’s tenure and upcoming appointment of successor

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Hacking Team Supplied Secret Services

Company invoices reveal recently hacked malware was sold to postal police, Carabinieri and even Lebanese army intelligence

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AC Milan’s New Portello Stadium

Residents protest although some in favour. Fears for development’s negative impact. CODACONS consumer association presents formal complaint but approval grows in silence

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Forgotten Migrants on Rocks at Ventimiglia

“We’ll get into France one day”. First few arrived a month ago and 51 are still there

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Italian Woman Jihadist Speaks

Maria Giulia Sergio attacks unbelievers in Skype exchange. “We kill because the Sharia orders us to”. And asks for news of arrested parents

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Chiara Forces Fitness-for-Work Rethink

Chemotherapy patient Chiara Dossi fails to answer doorbell and is summoned to see social security inspectors. Web vent sparks action. “Chiara protocol” now eliminates assessments for seriously ill

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Monti - Athens is Wrong But Germany Should Beware

“Greece has much more responsibility than Brussels. Since the election Tsipras has squandered a wealth of sympathy”

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Ruby, Berlusconi and Exchanges with Arcore Girls

“I gave you €160,000” Women’s reply: “You’re having us on”. Magistrates allege Ruby was at Arcore in December 2014

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Security Police Terrorism Swoop

Maria Giulia Sergio, known as Fatima after converting to Islam, at centre of Milan-based DIGOS investigations

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Premier’s Confidence Rating Slumps

Mattarella tops poll with approval of two out of three Italians. PM had 70% rating after European elections. Now neck and neck with Salvini on 36%. Grillo bounces back to 30%

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Montezemolo - Olympics Could Redeem Rome

Promotion committee chair says bid should be decoupled from day-to-day politics. Committed support from President Mattarella and Italian government important

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Dad Wipes Away Carabiniere’s Tears

Father steps in as daughter’s dream comes true

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Entrepreneur Reduced to Poverty for Speaking out against ‘Ndrangheta

Vibo Valentia. Salvatore Barbagallo reported the gang who asked him for protection money. Eight years on, there is still no trial, and he is living on charity

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The Results that Catania Bought

Police swoop to arrest seven executives of Sicilian football club: chair Antonio Pulvirenti, CEO Pablo Cosentino, director general Daniele Delli Carri and four others

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Tragic Film Star Laura Antonelli Dies

73-year-old actress found dead at home in Ladispoli, where she retired some time ago. Seventies sex symbol later arrested on drugs charges and finally acquitted

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Wasteful Spending by Rome’s Administrators

Bonuses for not working. Here’s how public money is squandered on AMA, Metro C. Readers can send reports and photos to corseradeskonlineroma@rcs.it

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Anything Goes in Rome

Even hotels are unlicensed. Trattoria presented Japanese couple with bill for €579 plus €115 tip. Tredicine dynasty of street traders and Colosseum’s aggressive centurions. Tourists-will-be-back-anyway attitude

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Rome on Edge of Breakdown

Neglect, decay, waste and long-standing inefficiencies mean even Rome’s most exclusive areas are shabby. Waste and contradictions in Italy’s capital

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Francis’s Environmental Encyclical

Pollution, climate change and the right to water are issues that make the Earth and the poor cry out. Extracts from Pope Francis’s text

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Migrants From Another World

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Renzi’s Plan B

Time-limited permits and crackdown on shipping. Vessels assisting migrants will have to take them home. Charters for repatriations to Africa. President Mattarella opposes “less conventional” intervention in Libya

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Verdini’s New Responsibles Group Takes Shape

Manoeuvring to vote with government as bill on new-look Senate heads for Palazzo Madama. Former FI coordinator and appeal by Centre-right intellectuals

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意中右翼少数派重整旗鼓，欲组建新党

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The British Road To Europe

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«A crisis is an opportunity to reform Italy should not waste it»

In a Corriere della Sera interview, political scientist Francis Fukuyama,the author of «The End of History» and a Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, analyzes the roots — and the possible way out —of the current eurocrisis. «The Eurozone,» he says, «has not been fixed»

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Woman’s Delayed-Action Revenge on Former Schoolmates

Offensive letters and web postings directed at tormentors eight years after leaving school

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Agreement In Sight But No To Benefit Cuts

«If Europe can’t handle a small country like Greece, what’s it going to do about Italy and Spain? We have suffered more than anyone»

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Gentiloni - Dialogue with Russia Continues

Foreign minister vows Italy will stick with western allies, noting: “We must take on board President Putin’s declaration that he has no aggressive intentions. On the other hand, it would be extraordinary to ascribe such intentions to NATO”.

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PD Under Siege in Mafia Capitale Scandal

Orfini: “Utterly unperturbed”. Attempt to shift blame onto Right. Party groups in turmoil; concern over possible developments of inquiry

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Vladimir Putin, interview to the Italian newspaper «Il Corriere della Sera»

This is the full transcript of Corriere della Sera’s interview with Vladimir Putin.

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3 Italians Die in US Road Accident

Tour bus collides with truck near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. All passengers believed to be Italians. Several injured, at least 4 seriously

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Sicily Takes to the Train

Rail transport boosted after collapse of A19 motorway bridge. Journey time from Palermo to Catania cut from 5 hours to 2 hours 45 minutes. Ticket inspector hands out nougat.

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Unknowns and Impact of Vote

Remains to be seen whether government will emerge unscathed from further drop in voting numbers. Winning six regions to one looked a possibility but dream evaporated

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Setback and Lesson for Renzi

Renzism not dead but PD secretary has to rebuild bridges and make concessions to PD opposition, perhaps on Senate reform

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Prisoners Working at Expo Site

Antonio and the others tell their stories. “Being among the visitors is a unique opportunity. Here we feel like people, not numbers”

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Arrested Moroccan May Have Trained at Libyan IS Camp

Tunisian investigators follow up leads after detained terrorists name Abdel Majid Touil. Meeting with mother in jail. Claims to have sold passport before leaving

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Vatican Laments Irish Vote

“A defeat for humanity”, says Vatican secretary of state. “Church needs reality check to reinforce efforts to evangelise our culture as well as others”

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EU’s Migrant Blow to Italy

Only Eritreans and Syrians to be relocatable. Plan applies to new landings. No references to quotas

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Gasparri Sued over Tweet

PDL senator to appear before magistrate following twitterspat about former president of Italy Ciampi. So far supreme court has ruled only on defamation via Facebook

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巴多尔博物馆恐袭疑犯在米兰被拘 突尼斯警方指控漏洞百出

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Doubts over Tunisian Arrested in Milan

North African newspaper finds another man with same name. Handover negotiations under way. Trial could held in Italy

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Bardo Attack: Touil Preferred the Bar to the Mosque

He lives in a 60-m² apartment with five relatives, attends language courses, and has a brother with convictions for drug pushing. His teachers: “He was at school during the massacre”

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Pope Seen as Too Strict

Has support of only 20% of bishops. Enthusiasts, enemies and silent dissenters colour Francis’s fraught relationship with Curia. Bond with ordinary people and harshness with Church hierarchy criticised

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How to Choose a Beach

High charges but not everywhere: check our interactive map. Lower rents to franchisees but prices for holidaymakers are unchanged. At Lerici and Tellaro, a beach umbrella and two sunbeds cost €110 a day. Cefalù, Monopoli, Maiori and Rimini among least expensive beaches. Treasury receives only €102 million in rent from 30,000 bathing establishments

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Somali’s Italian Odyssey

Refugee plans to get lift from Juba to Khartoum and work to pay people traffickers for passage across Mediterranean

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Amateur Football Chair Insults Women Players

Homophobic comments from Felice Belloli recorded in minutes of women’s football council meeting. Football association opens inquiry

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Man Who Beat the Pension Freeze

Giuseppe Cardinale appealed, defeating INPS and central government in court

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Rescuing Migrants with the Phoenix

Christopher and Regina Catrambone’s MOAS project: “We’re not interested in politics. People are risking their lives. We go and get them”

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Italy’s Migrant Demands to EU

25,000 transfers and €250 million - Rome’s counter-proposal for migration on eve of European Commission meeting in Brussels

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Migrant Boat Wreck Located off Sicily

At least 800 migrants thought to have perished. Interior minister Alfano proposes local authorities should put migrants to work. Ligurian people trafficker arrested for Puglia landings

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Taxi Rapist Confesses

Rome resident Simone Borgese, 30, taken to police headquarters and charged. “A moment of madness”. Identikit crucial

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Fire at Rome Airport

Closed until 2 pm today. Flights all over Italy cancelled. No casualties, three treated for smoke inhalation. Terminal 3 (international flights) devastated. Several shops and bars destroyed. Cause of fire sought

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Young Italians Exploited in Australia

Eleven-hour night shifts picking onions. 15,000 young Italians in Australia on working holiday visas, renewable for a second year. Many are victims of extortion, abuse or sexual violence

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Norman Atlantic Disaster Hero

Francesco hauled 100 survivors on board. Shock when two were swept away

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Rioters Detained and Released Before Protest

Some had histories of imprisonment and drug use but for magistrate they were only graffiti writers. Black bloc activists avoided deportation day before riots. Police unable to issue removal orders to 13 club-toting French protesters without documents.

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Padua Students’ Secular Prayer for Garissa Victims

84 students arranged themselves in Padua university courtyard to resemble bodies of African terrorism victims. Performance to rekindle compassion and fight indifference

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Groups Behind ECB Attack Join Forces. Tight security at La Scala

200 activists from various European countries expected in Milan in view of Expo opening on 1 May. Interior Ministry calls in further 2,000 reinforcements to join the 2,600 already deployed

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Genoa. Doctor Commits Suicide after Arrest of Pharmacist Son

Suicide note: “Short-sighted judges can sometimes kill”. Reaction of Monza’s state prosecutor: “That’s what they always say”. Deputy justice minister: “His comments were out of place”

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Sala: “Expo Pavilions All Set to Open on Friday”

Renzi celebrates 10 million tickets sold. Expo commissioner Giuseppe Sala deploys 9,000 workers for finishing touches. Inauguration of the street design by Dante Ferretti rescheduled for 2 June

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Autostrada Tolls Rise 70% in 15 Years

Unblock-Italy bill extends concessions where sections are merged. Construction companies protest at favour to management enterprises

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Giovanni, the Traveller Whose Heart Was in Pakistan

Lo Porto was always on the front line helping others. Then came the kidnapping, and the German investigation. But no one talked about him, and in the end “they forgot him”.

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Juve Fends off Monaco to Reach the Semi-finals for the First Time in Twelve Years

The French team keep possession for the whole match, but fail to strike. The Black-and-Whites go through to the next round, thanks to a goal in the first leg

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Expo’s Unsociable Hours Lead 80% of Candidates to Pull Out

€1,300 a month take-home pay for the successful 600, who will also have to work weekends

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Illegal Immigration Gang Run by Asylum Seeker

Gang operating between Africa and various Italian cities dismantled. The cost paid by immigrants and their destinations, on a journey from the Sahara to Northern Europe

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No Cuts for Pensions over €2,000

Employment minister Poletti pledges: “Government will not make cuts with spending review or intervention on social security”. Report presented to Chamber of Deputies by Alberto Brambilla



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Landslip-hit Motorway Bridge to be Demolished

Minister Delrio visits Himera viaduct to speak with ANAS engineers. Initially thought one carriageway could be recovered



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6,500 Places Needed for Refugees

Interior ministry circular to prefectures. Foot-dragging by administrators in constituencies going to polls on 31 May. Thousands more migrants expected. 120 landings so far this year



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80% of Italians Convinced that Taxes Have Gone up

Survey reveals that 51% are in favour of cuts in the public sector. Half of Italians would prefer lower taxes and to pay for public services



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Jubilee price hikes hit foreign tourists in Rome

A German couple pay €34 for coffee and two slices of cake. €15 for a fruit salad. “Discounts” for Italian customers, however: the average price of a roll for tourists is €5, but €3.50 for the locals



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Strasbourg Rules Italy “Tortured” G8 Protester

European Court of Human Rights finds Italian authorities “had not reacted sufficiently in response to such serious acts”. Identification of perpetrators hampered by “lack of collaboration by police”.



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CPL Coop Inquiry

Ministers involved, claims new witness. Funds in Tunisia. New witness in CPL Concordia inquiry into kickbacks paid to secure public contracts and steer appointments



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Cost of Italy’s Expo Pavilion Soars to €92 Million

Sponsorship to cover increase. Expo commissioner Sala vows: “If we don’t finish on time, it’ll be my fault”



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Italian Pavilion Must Not Fail Says BIE Secretary

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Attendant’s Pedal Mix-up Destroys Shop

Man who wrote off sports car gives his version. Damage being totted up. Jibes on Facebook



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VAT Shadow over Digital Invoicing

Electronic issue begins today for 42,000 public-sector offices



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All-Italian Podium at Qatar MotoGP

Rossi triumphs ahead of Dovizioso and Iannone. The Doctor fights back from tenth position at end of first lap to record 109th win. Lorenzo fourth ahead of Marquez



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Pope Opens Sistine Chapel to Homeless

“The doors here are always open to everyone”. “Please pray for me. I need the prayers of people like you”



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Prato Chinese Move into Farming

One quarter of province’s farmland now in Chinese hands at annual rents of €1,000 per hectare. Illegal polytunnel lodgings, bonfires of plastic waste, uncontracted labourers. And no inspectors



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IS Terrorist Cell Smashed

Jihad recruiters operated in Italy and Balkans. Three arrests



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Supreme Court Acquits Moggi, Giraudo and Referees

Cassation ruling at 1.17 pm after six hours’ deliberation. Offences time-barred but existence of criminal association confirmed



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Pirelli’s New Direction

Ren Jianxin’s first visit in 2012. Guarantees on Italian leadership. Tronchetti Provera to decide timing of return to stock market



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16 Centenarians Summoned to Appear in Court

Youngest is 122. Locorotondo resident claims title to various properties by prescription. Lawyer summons registered owners born between 1841 and 1893. Proprietors thought unlikely to comply with order



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Strike to Close Uffizi on Easter Weekend

Industrial action by public-sector service personnel. Florence’s mayor Nardella: “Own goal”



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Lupi’s Calls to Find Job for Son

Managers took 1% kickbacks. Minister stepped in at least once to ensure Perotti obtained contract



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Army Ready for Libya Says New Chief of Staff

“We will strive to do what is asked of us. Confident that government will give us necessary resources”



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Elton John Spat - Gabbana Speaks

“Dolce has his own ideas. These attacks are fascist”, says Stefano Gabbana after “children of chemistry” comment; tells Corriere della Sera of disappointment over Elton John’s support for boycott of D&G label



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Battisti Arrested and Released in Brazil

Former terrorist detained at Embu das Artes in São Paulo state and released seven hours later. Lawyer’s appeal granted



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Berlusconi’s Lawyer Speaks

Arcore dinners “not relevant. He’ll sort that out in the confessional”



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Borsalino on Brink of Bankruptcy

Alessandria-based hat maker seeks arrangement with creditors after writing fashion history since 1857



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351 Alleged Tax Evaders Identified

Tax authorities describe sham offshore insurance policies. Democratic Party’s Genovese already in jail. First batch of suspects alleged to have hidden €1 billion



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Schettino Sentenced to 16 Years

Five-year ban from serving as ship’s master. Court denies arrest. Former captain’s spontaneous statement: “That night, I died too”. Fever keeps Schettino out of court but captain comments later



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Berlusconi’s Rubygate Acquittal Confirmed

Judges deliberated for ten hours before endorsing 18 July Milan appeal court ruling



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Rubygate Goes to Supreme Court

Two scenarios for Berlusconi. Following six-year lower-court sentence, former PM acquitted on appeal last July. “Illogical and contradictory”, protests prosecutor



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Berlusconi Phone Taps

Former PM’s preferences emerge from calls to Tarantini. “The best ones are my parliamentarians” but mention of 21-year-olds in another conversation



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Grillo Changes Tack

Beppe Grillo says rallies no longer work, has doubts about ban on TV appearances and opens door to discussions on RAI and basic income guarantee



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Mafia Pressure on Local Administrators

137 murders in past four decades. Parliamentary committee of inquiry says criminal influence is underreported and on the increase. Concern over crisis-driven “lone wolves”



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Reggio Emilia Says Goodbye to Concrete

32 hectares of building land reclassified for agricultural use. “Towns are no longer growing. We are expediting a trend”, says councillor responsible for town planning



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Concordia Captain’s Version

Former captain of cruise ship that ran aground on 13 January 2012: “I’ll be the only one that pays. I’m not looking for pardon”. Apologies in private to victims’ families. “L’Isola dei Famosi ? I wanted a written offer to tear up in public”



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Apple in Alleged €225 Million Tax Fraud

Prosecutors claim Italian income was taxed in Ireland. Doubts over Apple Italia’s research and support mission. Revenue agency says more inspections planned



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Google Makes Peace with Revenue

IT giant to pay €320 million on five-year tax base of €800 million. Prosecution service’s investigation, Google’s détente and Paola Severino’s legal supervision



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End of Banking Secrecy

Agreement signed in Milan by Italy’s Pier Carlo Padoan and Swiss federal councillor Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf. Renzi’s tweet: “Agreement signed. Billions of euros returning to the state”



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30 Rescued Sex Slaves Now Back on Streets

Only one of women arrested broke free of pimps; rest sought new protectors, refusing to collaborate with police



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Hooligan Numbers Underestimated

No way to stop violent fans. Warnings of ticketless travelling supporters 48 hours before game. Police sources say criticism of security unfair. Tourists could have been caught up in violence



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Sacchi - “I Can’t Be Racist, I’m Intelligent”

Former Italy manager defends himself after storm over comment on non-domestic footballers: “I see too many coloured players in youth teams”



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Van Leads Investigators to Alleged Killer

2,000 IVECO pick-ups scrutinised. Seat threads and colour percentages match those found on jacket and leggings



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Militias Use Refugee Landings to Fuel Chaos

Fears of 200,000 new arrivals. Video filmed before Italian government’s Libya moves. Analysts say attack on cards



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Italy Exposed on Two Fronts Say Spooks

Secret services warn that explosive Libyan mixture of migrants and jihadists poses single threat to Italy



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Police Seize Possible Leonardo Painting

Discovery of “priceless” Portrait of Isabella d’Este revealed in October 2013 by Corriere della Sera’s Sette magazine



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Supreme Court Scuppers Same-sex Marriage

Rights equated with de facto unions. Supreme court rules states are not obliged to pass laws extending matrimony to homosexuals



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Italy and Greece Squabble over Accounts

Minister tweets reply to Greek opposite number’s assertion on Presa Diretta that Italy runs risk of bankruptcy



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Heidegger - “Jews Self-destructed”

New Black Notebooks reveal philosopher’s shocking take on Shoah



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Grillo World Tour Dates Slashed

Five Star MoVement leader cancels shows in New York, London, Locarno, Zurich, Cologne, Stuttgart and Monaco from 13 March to 14 April



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Mattarella Fills In Work Diary

First night alone in presidential palace. Next morning in study working with long-serving secretary



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Roberta’s Gangster Fascination

“The bloodthirsty one! A great honour”. Bologna-based financial adviser Roberta Tattini’s meetings with gangland bosses to discuss million-euro deals and learn how to fire a gun. “That’s the way it is...”



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Mattarella Sworn In as President

Head of state’s inaugural speech: “Crisis has created new injustices”. Promise to be “impartial referee but players must help”. Fight against criminality and terrorism “must continue”.



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Mattarella - Innovate to Honour Constitution

Inaugural address will have “lots of Italy” and discuss “needs of ordinary people”. Napolitano tells new president of relief at how election went. Three watchwords: Italy’s challenges, hopes and unity



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Mattarella Awaits Presidential Ballot

Last Aldo Moro-style Christian Democrat is steely inside. Spent day in office opposite presidential palace. Election “would be an honour”



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Marathon Presidential Election Begins

Mattarella in pole position. Last-minute horse-trading to find agreement on candidate. Berlusconi’s reservations about premier’s proposal



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Town Councillors Pose as Hookers

Headline-grabbing initiative at Castel Volturno. Mayor stops prostitutes’ customers and local police issue fine



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Monza Courts to Close on Wednesdays

Italy’s sixth-largest judicial complex understaffed. Order to process only urgent judicial documents



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Murder Suspect DNA Puzzle

Prosecution expert says genetic profile belongs to Massimo Bossetti. Mitochondrial profile incompatible, counters lawyer Salvagni



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Vicenza Doctor’s Machine Saves Children’s Lives

Claudio Ronco’s Carpediem miniature dialysis machine for newborns. Patent waived: “We didn’t build it to make money”



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Young Academics Frozen Out

Only 15 under-40s hold full professorships; none are younger than 35. Average age of professors 60; only 36.5% are women



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Turkish Student’s Email Threats to Embassies

25-year-old doctoral student at Pisa’s Scuola Normale expelled from Italy: “I only wanted to study but they treat me like an enemy”



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Truth Behind Road Bridge Collapse

ANAS chief Ciucci’s haste. Chairman and managing director denies responsibility after inaugurating uninspected bridge. Economy ministry nominee Maria Cannata resigns from board



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Terrorists’ Papers Forged in Naples

Prosecution service investigation reveals city as one of Islamist extremists’ main European centres of forgery



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Greta and Vanessa Back in Italy

Syria abductees’ 4 am touchdown at Ciampino. Foreign minister Gentiloni and families waiting. Interview with magistrates later today



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Municipalities’ Spending Madness

Website compares local authority accounts. Pedesina, Italy’s smallest town, has 33 residents and 12 councillors. Every Micigliano resident forks out €356 for lawyers’ fees



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20 Rome Jihadists Investigated

5,000 fighters from Europe. First- and second-generation Italian “lone wolves” under scrutiny by ROS special operations group. EU terror tsar admits further attacks cannot be prevented



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Renzi Tells Europe - “Change or Be World’s Back Marker”

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In-car Smoking Ban Nears

Ministry’s measures could include ban on smoking in public spaces. CODACONS consumer association: “Smoking causes 15% of road accidents”



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Freedom’s Thousand Pencils

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Unemployment Hits Record 13.4%

Number of young Italians out of work mushrooms as November brings 0.2% monthly rise. More than 3.4 million jobless, not counting inactive



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Renzi Quashes Tax Fraud Get-out

Tax evasion excluded from 3% income threshold. New draft removes Berlusconi-friendly passages. Review of application to current tax disputes



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