The author wrote that protesting was an exercise in democracy, while resorting to violence denied it, arguing that these were incompatible behaviors and not different ways of expressing the same anger. He added that social distress was real, citing insufficient wages, very high prices, and families struggling to make ends meet. (translated)
In the second quarter of 2026, apartment prices in the EU increased by 4.7% and rental rates by 3%, making rent consume about 35% of an average salary, highlighting the growing difficulty of accessing housing in the context of European welfare. #WelfareEuropeo #PrezziImmobili #Affitti (translated)
While Italians are strangled by high fuel prices, the lack of affordable housing, skyrocketing grocery prices, and low-wage jobs, the Meloni government invests in arms spending and considers the electoral law that has kept Parliament blocked for weeks. This was stated by Laura Boldrini, a member of the Democratic Party and President of the Permanent Committee of the Chamber on Human Rights in the World, at the start of the demonstration "The Main Road" in Rome. #Lavoro #Pace #Welfare (translated)
The Italian government has signed a preliminary agreement with the European Commission for a new bill decree, inspired by the Spanish model, aimed at controlling energy costs through a temporary cap on gas prices. #DecretoBollette #Energia #Italia2026 (translated)
The average price of diesel on the motorway network is nearing 2.3 euros per litre, up from the previous day, while the protest by truck drivers against the increase in fuel prices continues. #Carburanti #ProtestaTir #CaroEnergia (translated)
The inflation outlook indicates higher inflation in the future, especially in the short term, given the recent developments in energy markets. However, at this stage, we do not see evidence of a significant pass-through of energy prices to other prices and wages, beyond what is already included in our projections. Lagarde explained that the ECB's 'reaction function' is based on three criteria: the assessment of inflation prospects and the risks surrounding them; the dynamics of core inflation; and the strength of the transmission of monetary policy. #BCE #inflazione #politicamonetaria (translated)
Two Canadian tourists were shocked after receiving a bill of 156 euros for a baked sole in Venice, reporting that the waiter did not clarify that the price was based on the weight of the fish, while the restaurant claims to have adhered to price transparency regulations. #Venezia #ristorazione #trasparenza (translated)
Trump suspends sanctions and tariffs on Russia's exports to facilitate the reduction of diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections. #Trump #SanzioniRussia #LindseyGraham (translated)
The two-day meeting in Brussels led to an agreement between the EU and Giorgia Meloni on the bill decree, allowing Italy to intervene on electricity prices, while Von der Leyen warned that we will not perform miracles regarding the energy crisis. #Energia #SummitUE #GiorgiaMeloni (translated)
Enel offers fuel vouchers of 40 euros and discounts of 20% on electric recharges for new electricity and gas customers, as part of initiatives to help against the increase in fuel prices and promote sustainable mobility. #EconomiaSostenibile #MobilitàElettrica #Carburante (translated)
The wine crisis in Italy is worsening, with stocks reaching 6.2 billion bottles and a 10% drop in average prices, while signs of rejuvenation in the sector are emerging, with the average age of winemakers dropping to 45 years. #CrisiDelVino #Vendemmia2026 #VisioneVino (translated)
Inflation in Italy reached 4.2% in September, the highest level in three years, driven mainly by the rise in energy and fresh food prices. #Inflazione #AumentoPrezzi #CostiEnergia (translated)
Istat has confirmed that in September inflation reached 4.2%, the highest level in three years, due to the rise in energy and unprocessed food prices. #inflazione #prezzialimentari #istat (translated)
A survey by Facile.it revealed that, despite the cessation of discounts on excise duties, there are still gas stations in Italy where it is possible to fill up with diesel and gasoline at prices lower than 2.20 and 2 euros per liter, respectively, with significant differences between the various regions. #Carburanti #Benzina #Diesel (translated)
In Sicily, a strike by truck drivers has begun to protest against the increase in fuel prices, with demonstrations involving agricultural vehicles and a complete stop of heavy vehicles. #Sciopero #Autotrasportatori #Carburante (translated)
The blockade in front of Eni has been removed, but traffic jams and chaos persist in Calabria, Puglia, and Sicily due to protests by truck drivers against rising fuel prices, while the mobilization continues at the former Ilva in Taranto. #Taranto #CaroCarburante #Proteste (translated)
The Istat confirms that in September inflation in Italy jumped to 4.2%, influenced by rising prices in the energy and food sectors, with a significant increase in fuel prices. #inflazione #carovita #economia (translated)
Tesla has unveiled the new Roadster, an electric sports car developed with SpaceX, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second and having a range of over 300 miles, although there remain uncertainties regarding prices and delivery times. #Tesla #Roadster #SpaceX (translated)
Meloni also brought up the issue of flexibility in fiscal rules in light of the high energy costs, asking to consider the increase in prices as a determining external factor. #Emissioni #ConsiglioUE #TransizioneEnergetica (translated)
Ultimora.net reported that Tesla had introduced a new electric Roadster developed with SpaceX, equipped, according to the post, with cold gas thrusters to lift off the ground and an intake system that would allow it to travel upside down. The model would be available in three versions. The Rocket variant, a single-seater and not road-legal, would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 0.59 seconds and reach a top speed exceeding 230 mph. Tesla would have declared a range of over 300 miles. Production was expected to start in 2028, while prices had not yet been announced. https://t.co/KhnKZCrXcs #Tesla #Roadster #AutoElettrica (translated)
