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Vittorio Sgarbi, the art critic and former deputy, has been admitted to intensive care at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The hospital confirmed the admission but was sparse on details; Sgarbi has spent recent years managing recurring health issues and depression. The government is looking for more wiggle room on its deficit. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is asking the EU for flexibility to cover energy costs, while her predecessor Giuseppe Conte has suggested the money might be easier to find if the government stopped spending it on rearmament. Elsewhere, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced that border checks for travelers arriving from Spain will be extended for another two weeks. Police in Turin say they have uncovered a sect involved in slavery and sexual violence, while a separate investigation into a yoga community in Almese led to the arrest of a 59-year-old. For those looking for smaller mercies, the cost of driving is finally retreating: gasoline has dropped below 2.1 euros per liter.

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Vittorio Sgarbi, a well-known Italian art critic, art historian, writer, politician, and television personality, has been admitted to intensive care at Rome's Policlinico Gemelli hospital. Sgarbi, who has held various political roles including former Undersecretary for Culture and current Mayor of Arpino, has faced health issues in recent years.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Vittorio Sgarbi Hospitalized in Intensive Care at Rome's Gemelli

Vittorio Sgarbi, a former deputy and art critic, has been hospitalized at Rome's Policlinico Gemelli and is reportedly in intensive care, having faced various health issues in recent years.

Corriere della Sera: Vittorio Sgarbi Hospitalized in Intensive Care at Policlinico Gemelli

Vittorio Sgarbi, an art critic, has been admitted to intensive care at Rome's Policlinico Gemelli hospital, with the news confirmed by the hospital. Last year, he was previously hospitalized due to health issues compounded by depression.

La Stampa: Vittorio Sgarbi Hospitalized in Intensive Care

Vittorio Sgarbi has been admitted to the Gemelli hospital and is receiving intensive care.

ANSA: Vittorio Sgarbi admitted to intensive care at Gemelli

Former deputy Vittorio Sgarbi has been admitted to intensive care at the Gemelli hospital in Rome and is reportedly in serious condition.

la Repubblica: Art Critic Vittorio Sgarbi Hospitalized for Intensive Care

Art critic Vittorio Sgarbi has been admitted to the Gemelli hospital for intensive care.

Il Post: Vittorio Sgarbi hospitalized in intensive care

Vittorio Sgarbi has been admitted to intensive care.

Fuel prices in Italy are decreasing, with gasoline now reported to be below 2.1 euros per liter.

ANSA: Fuel prices falling, gasoline below 2.1 euros

Prices for fuel are decreasing, with gasoline falling below 2.1 euros per liter.

Authorities have uncovered a sect involved in slavery and sexual violence in the Turin area. Separately, an investigation into sexual abuse and violence within a yoga community in Almese has led to an arrest.

ANSA: Slavery and sexual violence: sect discovered in Turin area

Authorities have uncovered a sect involved in slavery and sexual violence in the Turin area.

La Stampa: Sexual Abuse and Violence in Yoga Community: Arrest of a 59-Year-Old

An investigation into sexual abuse and violence within a yoga community in Almese has led to the arrest of a 59-year-old individual.

Inmates at the Pisa prison staged a live protest on TikTok, using the platform to denounce the alleged presence of listening devices within their cells.

Il Post: Protest at the Pisa prison

Inmates at the Pisa prison broadcasted a live protest on TikTok, denouncing the presence of listening devices in their cells.

New reports suggest wars and conflicts have cost Italy an estimated 140 billion euros in inflation over the past four years. In response to high energy prices, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking greater flexibility from the EU regarding the deficit.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Inflation Soars: Wars Cost Italy 140 Billion Euros in 4 Years

The impact of wars and conflicts, including those in the Gulf and Ukraine, has led to a surge in inflation, costing Italy an estimated 140 billion euros over the past four years.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Meloni Seeks EU Flexibility on Deficit for Energy Costs, Conte Criticizes…

Prime Minister Meloni is asking the EU for more flexibility on the deficit to combat high energy prices, while opposition leader Conte criticizes the government's spending on rearmament.

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Inflation Boom: Meloni Seeks European Support, Financial Law Plays to Elections

Amidst rising inflation, Prime Minister Meloni is seeking support from European partners, with the upcoming financial law potentially influencing upcoming elections, and concerns over tensions between Dubai, Tel Aviv, and unknown factors.

Significant agitation, particularly within the center-left, surrounds the proposed adoption of a definition for antisemitism, involving various political tactics.

Il Post: Why the antisemitism bill is causing so much agitation

Agitation, particularly within the center-left, surrounds the adoption of a definition for antisemitism, also involving political tactics.

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced that Italy will extend checks for arrivals from Spain for at least an additional two weeks.

Il Post: Italy to extend entry checks from Spain

Italy will extend checks for arrivals from Spain for at least another two weeks, according to Interior Minister Piantedosi.

Disagreements persist within the Italian center-left coalition, particularly between Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding potential primaries and internal conflicts within the Democratic Party.

Il Post: Chaos in the Italian center-left coalition

Disagreements persist between Schlein and Conte, uncertainty surrounds potential primaries, and internal conflicts plague the Democratic Party.

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