A two-day extension rather than just one, as initially announced

Giorgetti signs the decree on variable excise duties; discount on diesel until 26 August 

Stricter penalties for using a mobile phone whilst driving have been confirmed, and the rules have also been extended to pedestrians whilst crossing the road

Highway Code: Ministry says there are no restrictions for those aged 85 and over

The portal aimed at under-34s recorded 3.3 million visits and 2.8 million unique visitors. Fava: “We need a new pact with young people based on the 3Ps: partnership, platforms and informed pension planning.”

INPS: three million young people use digital services

“May faith and solidarity continue to sustain the reconstruction effort,” said the Pope at the Angelus

Ten years on from the earthquake in central Italia; 4.3 billion has been spent on reconstruction so far. Meloni is in Amatrice today

Migrants: Piantedosi says, ‘Sea Watch 5 has breached the rules; 45-day suspension’

Zuppi: ‘People around the world tend to shut themselves away in an enclave to feel safe’

The rapper was taken to San Vittore on charges of possessing drugs with intent to supply and possessing illegal weapons 

Drugs and a gun found at his home: rapper Tony Boy arrested in Milan

Durigon responds: “As the League, we are looking into the possibility of including in the budget a flexible retirement scheme that would allow workers, whilst retaining full freedom of choice, to retire at the age of 64.”

Pensions: Calderone says a pension fund for newborns is being considered

As the post-holiday traffic flows ease over the weekend, fuel prices continue to rise, with significant differences between ordinary roads and motorways

Fuel prices continue to rise: diesel over 2.2 euros on the motorway 

In the first eight months of the year alone, there was a surge of over 48 per cent: the majority of applications came from Lombardy, Lazio and Piedmont

Data centres in Italy: record number of requests to the Terna network (+48 per cent) - 

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