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Mount Etna burst back to life in a spectacular eruption
July 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Mount Etna burst back to life in a spectacular eruption on June 2. Powered by a partial collapse in its southeast crater, the volcano launched Strombolian fountains of lava, thick pyroclastic flows into Valle del Leone, and an ash plume soaring...
Pope Leo cautioned that AI "threatens humanity"
July 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Pope Leo is hitting his stride—balancing bold moral leadership on technology and global diplomacy with pastoral outreach at home and abroad, while energetically addressing internal Vatican finances and spiritual missions. In a speech to the College...
Stellantis has announced plans to reduce its workforce
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Automotive giant Stellantis has announced plans to reduce its workforce at the Melfi assembly plant in southern Italy by up to 500 jobs through a voluntary exit program. This move follows a similar plan targeting 350 jobs at Stellantis facilities...
Pisa has been promoted to Serie A
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In a significant development for Italian football, Pisa has been promoted to Serie A for the first time since 1991. Despite a 1-0 loss to Bari, Pisa secured promotion due to third-placed Spezia's defeat. The team's home stadium, Arena Garibaldi, is...
Pope Francis was laid to rest at his favorite basilica in Rome
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Pope Francis was laid to rest in April at his favorite basilica in Rome, following a funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in Vatican City. A funeral Mass was held outdoors on Saturday morning, with heads of state, including U.S. President Donald...
First time an American has ascended to the papacy
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Vatican convened a conclave to elect the next pope. The College of Cardinals, comprising 133 eligible voters, gathered in the Sistine Chapel to undertake this solemn responsibility. On...
Italy faced a national train strike
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
On May 6, Italy faced a national train strike that affected rail services across the country. Railway workers from companies such as Ferrovie dello Stato, Trenitalia, Trenord, and Tper participated in the eight-hour strike, leading to significant...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are planning a high-profile wedding in Venice
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are planning a high-profile wedding in Venice between June 24 and 26. The ceremony is expected to be held at a restored open-air theater on a Venetian island, with a guest list featuring prominent figures from various...
Cable car crash near Naples resulted in the deaths of four people
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
A recent cable car crash in Italy, near Naples, resulted in the deaths of four people, including a British couple and an Israeli citizen. The accident occurred when a traction cable snapped, causing a cabin to plummet to the ground. The cable car...
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