Italia is sweltering under oppressive heat, with temperatures relentlessly hovering around 39–40°, heralding a sudden shift from the heatwave to thunderstorms

Hot: a weekend of 40 degrees with an African high-pressure system 

Here’s how to beat the heat without breaking the bank

Assoutenti has carried out a study to understand how the exceptional heatwave is affecting the habits and household budgets of Italian families

The heat costs up to 600 euros a month per family

The findings of the Armed Forces’ 2025 Report. Among the Armed Forces’ assets made available to the North Atlantic Alliance, the Over The Horizon Reserve Forces were of particular importance; these reserve units for the Balkan region have been deployed on several occasions in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina (albeit in a reduced formation) in response to rising socio-political tensions in the region

High-readiness forces: in 2025, the Italian Army deployed over 12,000 military personnel

The Moretti case: ‘Understanding complex businesses, not looking for scapegoats’

Among the measures added at the end is one concerning a simplified short-time working scheme for workers on construction sites and in the agricultural sector during extreme heat emergencies

Mattarella signs the Infrastructure Decree: the parcel tax is postponed until 1 October

Tourism and disability: World4All’s map of accessible destinations

Debt amnesty schemes have failed to recover 59 per cent of the debts owed by those who took part. As a result, the tax authorities are stepping up enforcement actions, which have risen by 25.4 per cent 

Tax amnesties: a flop in terms of revenue. Seizures are on the rise

Radio 24: Diamanti, Maggioni, Perina and Ross appear as guests on *Amici e nemici*

The agronomic technical staff in Central Emilia estimate that water requirements for the entire season will be around 20 per cent higher than average

Heatwave leads to surge in water requests from the agricultural sector - 

Visits to A&E departments are on the rise

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