Italy has been abuzz with significant developments across various sectors this week. Here’s a roundup of some key headlines:

EU Leadership Agreement and Giorgia Meloni’s Reaction: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni continues to criticize the recent EU leadership agreement, voicing frustrations over the perceived lack of consideration for voters’ opinions. This ongoing saga sheds light on tensions within the EU regarding the selection process of top positions.

Economic Indicators: While Italy’s consumer confidence index saw a boost from 96.4 to 98.3 in June, business confidence experienced a slight dip from 95.1 to 94.5. This mixed sentiment reflects consumer optimism but business caution.

Women’s Rights Protest: Activists in Rome painted the Spanish Steps in red to symbolize the blood of female victims of violence, as part of a larger campaign against femicide and gender-based violence in Italy.

Daniele De Rossi Extends Contract with AS Roma: Former footballer Daniele De Rossi has extended his contract to continue as AS Roma’s first-team coach until 2027, showcasing the club’s confidence in his leadership and vision for the team.

Increase in Drug Consumption: On UN Anti-Drug Day, reports revealed a 20% global increase in drug consumption over the past decade. Pope Francis called for intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking, labeling traffickers as “death merchants.”

UEFA EURO 2024: Italy gears up for the EURO 2024 knockout stages, with all eyes on their upcoming clash against Switzerland on Saturday. The team’s performance has been a hot topic among fans and analysts.

Italian Basketball Star Turns Nun: Oriana Milazzo, a former Italian national basketball team star, has taken vows to become a nun with the Poor Sisters, drawing public interest for her transition from sports to religious life.

Naples Anti-Seismic Exercise: An essential anti-seismic drill took place near Naples in the Campi Flegrei area, albeit with low public participation, raising concerns about readiness for potential volcanic or seismic events in the region.

Italian Medical Test Controversy: Suspicions arose due to a surge in perfect scores on medical school admission tests in Palermo and Naples, leading to investigations especially after test-related videos surfaced on TikTok.

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