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Italy: Amatrice still rebuilding, Ranucci out — FrontPages.eu, August 24, 2026

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President Sergio Mattarella visited Amatrice to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake, stressing the urgent need to accelerate reconstruction efforts. A decade on, thousands of families remain displaced, underscoring the slow progress in rebuilding the affected areas. In other domestic news, national broadcaster RAI has decided to replace investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci as the host of its prominent 'Report' program, a decision that has drawn criticism and a call to halt from the Five Star Movement. This development follows recent controversies surrounding Ranucci. Economically, Italy, alongside five other European nations, is pushing for an EU tax on energy company 'excess profits,' with Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein urging immediate national implementation. The government also extended a diesel excise duty discount for two more days.

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President Sergio Mattarella visited Amatrice to mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake, calling it a "dramatic page of the Republic" and emphasizing the urgency of completing reconstruction. A decade later, approximately 8,500 families are still without homes, highlighting the slow pace of rebuilding in the affected region.

Corriere della Sera: Mattarella visits Amatrice for 10th earthquake anniversary, urges faster…

President Mattarella attended commemorations in Amatrice marking 10 years since the devastating earthquake, calling it a "dramatic page of the Republic" and stressing the urgency of completing reconstruction efforts.

la Repubblica: Amatrix 10 Years Later: What It Means to Live in a City Destroyed by an…

Ten years after the devastating earthquake, this story reflects on the challenges and meaning of living in Amatrice, a city still recovering from the disaster.

La Stampa: Ten Years Since Amatrice Earthquake: Reconstruction Slow, 8,500 Families Still…

A decade after the devastating earthquake in Amatrice, reconstruction efforts are proceeding slowly, leaving approximately 8,500 families still without homes.

Investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci is being replaced as the host of Rai 3's "Report" program, with a successor expected soon. The Five Star Movement has called for this decision to be halted, while Brothers of Italy has escalated its criticism to Europe, alleging bias against Ranucci.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Ranucci Case: A Pretext, the Real Target is the Broadcast

The Ranucci case is presented as a pretext, with the true objective being the targeted broadcast program, according to the article.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Ranucci Out: RAI Decides, Successor Imminent; M5s Demands Halt

RAI has decided to replace the presenter Ranucci and his successor will be announced soon, while the Five Star Movement urges them to stop.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Report: FdI Attacks Europe, Writes to Commission Over 'Biased' Ranucci

Brothers of Italy (FdI) shifts its attack to Europe, writing to the Commission about the perceived bias of Ranucci, who claims no sanctions from Agcom.

Italy, along with five other nations, has reiterated its request to the European Union for a tax on energy companies' "excess profits," with Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein advocating for immediate national action. Meanwhile, the Italian government has extended the excise duty discount on diesel fuel for an additional two days.

Il Post: Proposal to Tax Energy Company 'Excess Profits'

Italy and five other countries have again asked the European Union to implement a tax on energy company excess profits, with Elly Schlein urging the government to act nationally immediately.

Il Post: Government Extends Diesel Excise Duty Discount

The Italian government has extended the excise duty discount on diesel fuel for two more days, until August 26th, while it assesses funding for further measures.

The Gruppo Pini, initially committed to a full private rescue of Ferrarini, is now seeking 23 million euros in state aid.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Prosciutto at High Price: State Pays Quarter of Ferrarini's Private Rescue

The Gruppo Pini committed to a full private rescue of Ferrarini, but is now seeking 23 million euros in state aid.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has clarified Italy's position on the conflict in Ukraine, affirming unwavering support for the country while stating that direct military intervention against Russia is not planned.

la Repubblica: Tajani: 'Unquestionable support but we will not send our soldiers. We are not…

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani clarifies Italy's position on the Ukraine conflict, stating that while support for Ukraine is unwavering, direct military intervention against Russia is not planned.

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