Italy

The disaster

Vajont, 62 years ago the tragedy that destroyed an entire valley

On 9 October 1963, a mass of rock equal to 270 million cubic metres broke away from Mount Toc, falling into the artificial lake below and causing one of the greatest civil disasters of the twentieth century.

Francesca Melis

mourning

Paolo Sottocorona, the face of La7's weather forecast, has died at 77.

"For years he has accompanied viewers with his timely predictions and his calm style, becoming a familiar and reassuring presence," writes the broadcaster.

Italy

17-year-old killed after being hit by a car on her way to school

He was crossing to catch the bus, his twin brother had caught the bus a few moments before

La direttrice d'orchestra Beatrice Venezi e Bianca Guaccero negli studi Rai di Napoli dove hanno registrato il programma 'Viva Puccini' 2024 ANSA / CIRO FUSCO

Venice

Clash over Beatrice Venezi: Unions announce strike; La Fenice cancels premiere of Wozzeck

Superintendent Nicola Colabianchi doesn't revoke anything: "His resume is excellent; he's already directed 50-60 operas."

Pavia

"I've run out of milk, can I come in?", then the sexual assault: a student is the victim

The 19-year-old knew him, she opened the door for him without any problem: as soon as he managed to enter the house he attacked her

Quirinal

San Francesco, Mattarella promulgates the law but writes to the Chambers: "There are critical aspects."

The findings "do not concern constitutional issues": the same day also saw the solemnity of Saint Catherine

consumers

Study: 80% of ethnic foods contain undeclared ingredients

The results of the analyses carried out by the Department of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Pisa: animal DNA was detected in all the "vegetable" samples.

Il palazzo del consiglio regionale (Foto M. Solinas)

the investigation

Fewer and fewer Italians trust institutions. And only three out of ten Sardinians have faith in the regional government.

Istat: Only firefighters, law enforcement, and the President of the Republic are points of reference for citizens. Political parties come last.

weather forecast

Sunny weather in Italy thanks to the October holiday, but not in Sardinia: thunderstorms are on the way.

Good weather and mild temperatures in all regions, with the Island and Sicily being the only exceptions

The minister

Crosetto underwent surgery: three polyps removed, waiting for histology report

Three colon tumors were removed. Giorgia Meloni sends her best wishes: "Go Guido!"

The attack

Horror in Sondrio: Man rapes woman and bites off her ear

A 24-year-old man from Mali was arrested, with the victim's documents and bank card in his backpack.

Attivisti pro Pal manifestano per celebrare il 7 ottobre, secondo anniversario dell'attacco di Hamas a Israele, a Bologna, 07 ottobre 2025. ///// Pro-PAL activists demonstrate to mark October 7, the second anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel, in Bologna, Italy, 07 October 2025. ANSA/MAX CAVALLARI

the anniversary

On October 7th, clashes and water cannons took place in Bologna. Demonstrations also took place in Turin.

This morning, Minister Piantedosi appealed to "not tarnish the anniversary of a great tragedy."

the agreement

There's an agreement on SPID: renewed for another 5 years, but it could become a paid service.

There is the possibility "of introducing an economic valorization of the user base" due to the "significant costs that its maintenance continues to entail for the operators"