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On December 15 in Rome, ESA member states will consider a proposal by the agency's Director General Josef Aschbacher to invest about 10 billion euros over ten years in Europe's own system for delivering astronauts to orbit. These are calculations, not allocated funds: the decision will rest with the states.
Otabek YusupovOn 25 October 2026, mass protests took place in Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin and Bologna over the rising cost of living, the policies of Giorgia Meloni's government and the wars in the Middle East. The demonstrations were mostly peaceful, but in the evening clashes with police occurred in several cities. According to the Department of Public Security, nine people were arrested, 87 handed over to the authorities, and 371 taken to police stations for identification.
Aziz KarimovKim Kardashian celebrated her 46th birthday: after a party in Los Angeles, she continued the celebrations in Rome with her mother Kris Jenner, appearing in a black maxi dress with a semi-sheer skirt. The photos were published by the Daily Mail.
Aziz KarimovClashes broke out in Rome between police and participants of a march toward the prime minister's office. According to the authorities, after some demonstrators threw bottles, explosive devices and fireworks, law enforcement used water cannons and batons. 28 preventive detentions are reported.
Otabek YusupovOn October 24, 2026, clashes broke out in Rome between young demonstrators and police amid ongoing protests across Italy over the cost of living, wages, and public services. Police were deployed in large numbers. In Milan, about 3,000 people took to the streets, and traffic in the city center came to a standstill.
Aziz KarimovNationwide protests against the rising cost of living are planned in Italy and France on October 24. Rome will deploy about 1,500 police officers, drones and Carabinieri aircraft, Milan about 1,000 police and Carabinieri, 300 municipal staff and 500 soldiers. After the riots of October 17, Digos searched around 100 people, including 51 minors.
Sevara AzamovaAn exhibition of the winners of the international photo contest İstanbul Photo Awards 2026, organized by the Anadolu agency, has opened at the Il Portale Ostiense venue in Rome following the first exhibition in Ankara. More than 50 awarded photographs are on display. Photo of the Year is a shot by Palestinian photographer Haytham Imad, “Gaza, No Hope,” featuring two-year-old Sham Kudeih from Nasser Hospital, who was later taken to Naples for treatment and, according to the head of Anadolu, is recovering.
Sevara AzamovaA hospital on Tiber Island in Rome uses art, music, views of ancient ruins and city tours to support cancer patients. According to the project's doctors, beauty helps restore the 'desire to live' and activate resilience mechanisms. The project has been running since 2013.
Sevara AzamovaThe European Council is working on holding a formal summit in Rome in March 2027 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. It would be the first time an anniversary event is combined with an official summit outside Brussels. European Council President António Costa has already discussed the idea with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who, according to sources, does not object. The Italian government has supported the idea; the summit could serve as a platform for Giorgia Meloni ahead of possible early elections.
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