Rome
Mass protests against the rising cost of living and military spending took place in cities across Italy. Clashes with police occurred in Turin and Venice.
European countries have been swept by a wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and a lack of funding for public services. Trade unions have announced new strikes.
The E5 defense ministers agreed to develop European defense capabilities within NATO. They also pledged to support Ukraine.
Storm Bualo killed a man in Scotland and caused widespread power outages. At least 90 flights were canceled in Amsterdam.
Several hundred protesters forced their way into the Colosseum and damaged the entrance gates. Police and security guards pushed them out within 10–15 minutes.
Around the world, Opera Day, World Pasta Day, and Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day are observed. In Ukraine, transport workers and holy martyrs are honored.
Young demonstrators broke into the Colosseum and clashed with police. Law enforcement used water cannons and tear gas.
France is preparing around 70,000 police officers for protests against the cost of living. The authorities will deploy elite units, armored vehicles and drones.
Italy is tightening security following riots at protests against the cost of living. 500 troops will be sent to Milan; a curfew is not planned.
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.