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Italy News
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Italy swelters under an extreme heatwave, with temperatures hitting 40°C in Rome and the south, prompting health alerts. Meanwhile, the economy stagnates (0.1% GDP growth) as manufacturing slows, though tourism rebounds to pre-pandemic levels. In town, Italy’s Euro 2024 exit sparks national debate over the future of coach Luciano Spalletti.
Political News
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition faces internal strife over EU budget rules, with Deputy PM Matteo Salvini opposing spending cuts. The government passes a controversial decentralization bill, granting more power to northern regions—a move critics call "federalism by stealth." Meanwhile, migration surges, with over 12,000 arrivals in Lampedusa this month.
Election News
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European Parliament results: Meloni’s Brothers of Italy gains seats, while the PD-led opposition stalls.
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Regional elections (Autumn 2024): Key races in Tuscany (left stronghold) and Apulia (right-targeted) test Meloni’s influence.
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2025 general election rumors: Salvini’s League pushes for early polls if economic reforms stall.
Legal News
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Berlusconi inheritance trial: His heirs face allegations of tax evasion over €100M estate.
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Mafia crackdown: Police arrest 56 in Sicily and Calabria in ‘Ndrangheta bust.
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Vatican trial: Cardinal Becciu appeals embezzlement conviction tied to London property scandal.
Entertainment News
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Cinema: Paolo Sorrentino’s "Parthenope" premieres in Naples to critical acclaim.
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Music: Laura Pausini announces final world tour after Grammy win.
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Television: "The Legacy of Rome" (Sky Italia) becomes Italy’s most-watched series.
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⚽ Football: Italy crashes out of Euro 2024 in group stage; federation considers Spalletti’s future.
���� Cycling: Tadej Pogačar dominates Giro d’Italia, eyes Tour de France (July 1 start).
���� Olympics: Italy sends 400+ athletes to Paris, with fencing and swimming as medal hopes.
Forecast
(Rome/Milan/Naples averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ���� 38°C – Heatwave alert
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 39°C – Scorching, no relief
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Wed 3 Jul: ⛈️ 33°C – Thunderstorms (North)
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Thu 4 Jul: ���� 30°C – Coastal breeze (South)
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Fri 5 Jul: ☀️ 36°C – Dry heat
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Sat 6 Jul: ����️ 34°C – Saharan winds
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 32°C – Isolated showers
Upcoming Events
Culture & Film
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Venice Biennale (July 15-21) – Art exhibitions in Giardini.
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Taormina Film Fest (July 12-19) – Hollywood stars expected.
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Verona Opera Festival (Aida on July 20) – Arena di Verona.
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Concerts & Festivals
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Rock in Roma (July 10-14) – Metallica, The Killers .
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Ferrara Buskers Festival (July 25-28) – Street music extravaganza.
Political/Economic
Italy balances political tensions, economic uncertainty, and cultural triumphs as the summer heats up.
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