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Diesel has breached its price cap, reaching €2.25 a litre as a long-awaited discount on excise duties failed to materialise. No official decree for the relief was published, leaving consumers to pay for a tax cut that exists in political promises but not in the law. It is a poorly timed oversight; inflation is now estimated to have erased 35 years of wage growth, leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of eviction. The blast furnaces at the Ilva steel plant are being extinguished today for a final tapping. The closure arrives alongside a grim investigation into the death of a worker at the site; inspectors found that the man fell through a missing section of flooring, and there are claims that elements of the crime scene were moved. The national football federation may soon be placed under external administration. A dispute over whether Giovanni Malagò was eligible to become president has left the Olympic Committee deciding if it must appoint a commissioner to run the game instead.

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Diesel fuel prices have exceeded their cap, with Eni diesel now costing 2.25 euros per liter, as the anticipated discount on excise duties did not activate. Consumers and organizations are questioning the lack of an official decree for this discount, leading to higher costs for gasoline and diesel across self-service stations.

Corriere della Sera: Diesel Price Cap Exceeded Amidst Controversy Over Excise Duty Discount

The price cap for diesel fuel has been exceeded, with Eni diesel now costing 2.25 euros per liter, as the anticipated discount on excise duties did not activate. Consumers and organizations are questioning the lack of official decree for the discount.

ANSA: Fuel prices: Gas excise duties higher from today, no decree published

Excise duties on diesel fuel have increased starting today, with no official decree published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale; gasoline prices at self-service stations are 2.043 euros per liter and diesel is 2.244 euros.

The Ilva steel plant is undergoing its final tapping process today, with an announcement that its blast furnaces will be immediately turned off. This closure comes as an investigation into the death of Claudio Salamida at the plant has revealed that 'part of the floor was missing' when he fell, with claims that 'elements of the crime scene were moved.'

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Today is the Last Tapping for Ilva: 'Blast Furnaces Turned Off Immediately'

The Ilva steel plant is undergoing its final tapping process, with an announcement that the blast furnaces will be turned off immediately.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: 'Part of the Floor Was Missing': How Claudio Salamida Died Falling Inside…

An investigation into the death of Claudio Salamida at the Ilva plant reveals that 'part of the floor was missing' when he fell, and there are claims that 'elements of the crime scene were moved'.

Italy is grappling with soaring prices for essential goods and a scarcity of housing, pushing hundreds of thousands towards the risk of eviction and homelessness. Inflation is severely eroding salaries, leading to a perceived loss of economic progress equivalent to 35 years. Amidst these challenges, the center-right government is considering a new flat tax, while the Democratic Party advocates for increased investment in public housing. Discussions are also underway regarding pension reforms…

la Repubblica: Crazy prices and empty homes: Italy discovers hundreds of thousands at risk of…

Soaring prices for essential goods and a scarcity of housing are leading to an increasing number of Italians facing potential eviction and homelessness.

La Stampa: Pensions 2027: increases in allowances, here's who benefits and how much based…

An analysis of pension reforms for 2027 details expected increases in allowances and how different income levels will be affected.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is at risk of being placed under a commissioner due to unresolved questions regarding President Giovanni Malagò's eligibility for the role. The Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) must decide on the matter, with a suggestion that Malagò himself could potentially serve as the commissioner.

Il Post: Italian Football Federation Risks Commissariament

The Italian National Olympic Committee must decide if Giovanni Malagò was eligible to become president of the FIGC and if he can now serve as its commissioner.

Di Marzio: Italian FA may face takeover as Malagò could become commissioner

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) could be placed under a commissioner ahead of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) National Council meeting, with Giovanni Malagò himself potentially taking on the role.

Ground News: Report Malagò Could Become Special Commissioner of FIGC to Replace Himself…

The Lega Serie A has released a statement backing Giovanni Malagò as FIGC President, but a truly bizarre idea is taking shape to revoke his election and instead install him as special commissioner.

Italy's arms market is projected to experience significant growth in 2026, with a 15% increase in sales and 31% in purchases. This growth includes rising exports to the EU, some of which are destined for Ukraine, and an increase in imports from Israel, which has become Italy's second-largest source of arms orders.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Arms Market Growth in Italy in 2026: Increased Exports to EU (for Ukraine) and…

Italy's arms market is projected to grow in 2026, with a 15% increase in sales and 31% in purchases. Exports to the EU, including for Ukraine, are rising, and imports from Israel have also increased, placing Tel Aviv second in terms of orders.

In a domestic crime, Mikel Rroku was reportedly killed with hammers by his ex-wife and her partner during a dispute over his house. Separately, in the ongoing Garlasco murder case, the commander of the Carabinieri has vowed to seek accountability if any wrongdoing is found in the destruction of DNA samples before judicial approval.

La Stampa: Murder Case: "They wanted his house." Killed with hammers by ex-wife and her…

Mikel Rroku was killed with hammers by his ex-wife and her partner in a dispute over his house, as reported in the chronicle section.

Corriere della Sera: Garlasco Case: Commander Vows Accountability for Destroyed DNA Evidence

The commander of the Carabinieri stated that accountability will be sought if any wrongdoing occurred in the destruction of DNA samples by the RIS (Forensic Repository) before judicial approval in the Garlasco murder case.

A new project is underway to build a mosque in Turin, which includes the redevelopment of former Nebiolo foundries and the addition of a student dormitory and library.

Il Post: Project to Build New Mosque in Turin

A project is underway to build a new mosque in Turin, which includes redeveloping former Nebiolo foundries and adding a student dormitory and library.

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