Rome
Students protested against problems in schools, military spending, and restrictions on immigrants. About ten police officers were injured in clashes.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Gemelli Hospital three days after the removal of a tumor from his right lung. The surgery went without complications.
In Rome, Ukraine and Hungary discussed support for European integration and humanitarian assistance. The parties agreed to strengthen interparliamentary contacts.
Slovenia will continue to help Ukraine and support its accession to the EU. The parliaments agreed to work together on returning abducted children.
The recovery of 71-year-old Pope Leo after the removal of part of his right lung is proceeding as planned. The pontiff is independently carrying out daily activities and undergoing physical therapy.
After the removal of a nodule in his lung, Pope Leo XIV underwent respiratory physiotherapy and began walking around the ward. His recovery is in line with expectations.
A small nodule was removed from the pontiff’s lung at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The operation went according to plan; his subsequent condition has not yet been reported.
Pfizer plans to cut 330 of the 550 workers at its plant in Sicily. The next talks with the Italian government will take place on November 10.
Electrolux has reduced the planned cuts in Italy to 1,250 employees and will rely on voluntary departures. The company is also looking for a buyer for the plant in Cerreto d'Esi.
On October 3, international and national holidays are celebrated, including Sobriety Day, German Unity Day, and the foundation of South Korea. Believers commemorate Dionysius the Areopagite according to the new calendar and Eustace Placidus according to the old calendar.
Kurt Cobain died in April 1994 after struggling with addiction and crises. In 2026, Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs.
The Colosseum in Rome was closed after the death of a 22-year-old specialist who fell from a height of 10 meters while installing lighting. This is the landmark’s first closure since the 2020 lockdown.
In Ukraine, Rescuer's Day and Adoption Day are observed, while around the world, Patient Safety Day and U. S. Constitution Day are observed. The church calendar commemorates Saints Faith, Hope, Love, and Sophia.
Fedorov was hired as an adviser to the foundation without a competition, with a position created for him, and the next day he was submitted for reservation. The Temporary Investigative Commission appealed to the NACP.
A new round of Israel-Lebanon talks mediated by the United States will take place in Rome in October. The previous round ended without a breakthrough.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, iconic structures in six countries around the world were illuminated in blue and yellow. The displays became a symbol of solidarity.
The Vatican plans to build an 80–90 MW agrivoltaic plant for €100 million. Surplus electricity will be supplied to Italy.
The remains of Yevhen Konovalets, the founder of the OUN, were returned to Ukraine after being exhumed in Rotterdam. They will be temporarily reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery and, in the future, transferred to the Pantheon of Heroes.
An explosion occurred in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, likely due to an error while disconnecting pipelines. As a result of the incident, one person was killed, and six others were injured.
A powerful explosion occurred on Thursday at an ammunition plant near Rome owned by the German company KNDS. Firefighters and police are working at the site, and the cause of the explosion has not yet been established.
Italy has declared the highest level of danger due to the heat in all 27 monitored cities for the first time this year. The heat has caused records in Austria, fires in France, and energy problems in Hungary.
After several days without large-scale bombardments, around 820,000 people returned to Lebanon. Israel launched new strikes on Hezbollah facilities, accusing it of violating the ceasefire.
The final round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the United States, has started in Rome and will last until Thursday. The parties are discussing the implementation of the Tripartite Agreement, the disarmament of Hezbollah, and the redeployment of Israeli forces.
On the Terni-Rieti highway, a bus collided with a van and three cars. Six dead, 34 injured, including a child.
Guido Crosetto called Mykhailo Fedorov after his dismissal and offered him to work as an advisor in Rome. The Italian minister highly appreciated Fedorov's contribution to the development of military technologies.
The next round of peace talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place in Rome on August 4. The framework agreement provides for the disarmament of Hezbollah and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon.
In Rome, negotiations between Lebanon and Israel mediated by the United States have concluded. A US official reported progress in implementing the pilot zone plan, which envisions the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Guido Crosetto proposes expanding European defense beyond the EU to include the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, and Ukraine. He also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity and create a center for combating hybrid warfare.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on the EU to appoint a representative for negotiations with the Russian Federation.