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Ultimora.net reported that in Campania the protest of truck drivers against high fuel prices continued: on the A30 Caserta-Salerno the Nocera-Pagani exit was closed in both directions and traffic jams formed on the A1. In Naples, according to the publication, there were serious shortages in supermarkets and gas stations, while universities had switched to remote learning. Ultimora.net also reported the continued presence of truckers at the SS 117 bis in Gela, Sicily. In Calabria, the truck drivers' strike had ended, but farmers continued their protests in various parts of the region; smaller marches were also reported in Molise, Puglia, and Basilicata. #protesta #carburante #autotrasportatori (translated)

After a meeting with the prefect, hauliers in Sicily and Calabria have decided to suspend the roadblocks following reassurances about involvement in national discussions, while the government is working to ensure compliance with the rules and the continuity of supplies. #autotrasporto #protesta #carburante (translated)

The withdrawal of the protest by truck drivers in Sicily does not guarantee the resumption of shipments of fruits and vegetables to Central and Northern Italy, as fears about roadblocks continue to affect transport activities. #Trasporti #Sicilia #ProtestaAutotrasportatori (translated)

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Giorgio Bianchi shared a text attributed to Marco Travaglio, which criticized the theories suggesting that the riots in Europe were fueled by Russia. Travaglio reported that Senator Borghi had speculated that someone might have directed the unrest in Moscow's interest; he also cited Lia Quartapelle, who had invoked foreign powers, and Minister Guido Crosetto, who claimed that TikTok, social media, and YouTube were tools of hybrid warfare. He also referenced articles from Libero, Il Riformista, and La Stampa, as well as statements from Aleksandr Dugin and references to NoVax. In the text, Travaglio argued that attributing the protests to Putin allowed European leaders to divert attention from their own failures. To support his thesis, he cited the accusations of Emmanuel Macron, who had called a video of Brigitte Macron on the plane false, and those of Pedro Sánchez, who claimed that Putin had sent Moroccan migrants to Ceuta, a statement that, Travaglio wrote, had been denied by the Spanish police. He also recalled that Crosetto had linked the doubling of landings in Sicily during Meloni's government to the Wagner brigade, but that Italian intelligence had contradicted him. #Putin #satira #Europa (translated)

Ultimora.net reported that the truck drivers in Southern Italy would continue their protest against high fuel prices despite the government's announcement of the release of 480 million euros and the promise of further resources. In Sicily, the strike had been lifted, but the state of agitation remained. In Puglia, the revocation was partial: the pickets, including those in Cerignola and Poggio Imperiale, remained active, while perishable goods were to be delivered. According to Ultimora.net, the blockades in Calabria and Campania would continue at least until October 27, the date set for a new meeting with Minister Matteo Salvini. The publication added that Fedralog expressed being "not satisfied" with the outcome of the meeting at the Prefecture in Milan. #Trasportatori #Protesta #Carburanti (translated)

The Italian government has announced a commitment of 480 million for truck drivers, promising to exceed one billion, but the blockages by transporters continue in Calabria, Puglia, and Campania, while in Sicily they have been lifted. #Trasporti #Autotrasporto #SbloccoRisorse (translated)

Due to blockages and protests by truckers and farmers, pasta production in Italy is facing serious repercussions, with many factories having to operate at reduced capacity and waiting for semolina from the producing regions of Puglia and Sicily. #Proteste #Agricoltura #Pasta (translated)

Marco M.M. had forecast continued bad weather in Italy for Wednesday, October 21, with the most intense phenomena moving towards the Center and then the South, and a drop in temperatures. In the Northwest, he expected a gradual improvement, while widespread and locally heavy rains would affect the central-eastern Alpine sectors and, more irregularly, the Po Valley and Emilia-Romagna. According to his forecast, downpours and thunderstorms would particularly involve Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria, before extending to Marche and Abruzzo. In the South, the deterioration would affect Campania, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata, and Calabria, especially on the Adriatic and Ionic sides; in Sicily, locally intense thunderstorms were possible in the east, while Sardinia would remain more on the margins. Marco M.M. also indicated temperatures of about 2-6°C around 1500 meters in the northwestern sectors and a decrease in the zero degree altitude in the Western Alps, locally at 1700-2200 meters, with possible snowfall at higher elevations. He warned that, in the most exposed areas, a few hours of intense rain could cause critical issues, recommending caution without alarmism. #Maltempo #Meteo #Italia (translated)

In Sicily, the suspension of services for truck drivers has been revoked after a meeting with the government, while in Puglia, the blockades will be removed only partially, and 480 million euros have been unlocked to address the issues in the sector. #Autotrasportatori #Sicilia #Puglia (translated)

Raffaele Ceresa wondered if Report would have had the same courage to conduct investigations into the State-mafia negotiation, the business dealings of Angelucci, La Russa's connections in Sicily, the spoiled meat, and Daniela Santanchè. He also mentioned the RAI Supervisory Commission, which he described as blocked, and mentioned Sigfrido Ranucci, RaiTr, and RaiNews. https://t.co/7N4iPfzVI5 #inchiesta #mafia #informazione (translated)

Ultimora.net reported that the truck drivers' protest in Southern Italy against high fuel prices was blocking the supply of fresh products to supermarkets and slowing down pasta production. According to the site, Rummo had halted operations due to the depletion of durum wheat semolina stocks, while La Molisana was using its reserves. Confcommercio Sicilia estimated, also according to Ultimora.net, damages between 40 and 50 million euros for large distribution and the commercial supply chain in five days. #Protesta #Carburante #Sicilia (translated)

Marco M.M. wrote that high-resolution weather model analyses indicated a phase of bad weather for the following day over part of Italy, with locally intense precipitation possible. According to the author, an Atlantic disturbance coming from the western Mediterranean would have triggered humid southern currents, whose interaction with the mountain ranges and the convergence of winds at the surface would have favored the stronger phenomena. Liguria would have been the region to monitor with greater attention: downpours and thunderstorms could have begun as early as the night, especially between the western and central sectors, before extending to the east. Marco M.M. specifically noted the Savonese, the Genovese, and later the Spezzino, where accumulations in a few hours could have caused hydrogeological issues. The author also forecasted widespread precipitation in Piedmont, particularly in the western and northern areas, in Aosta Valley, and in Lombardy, especially to the west and in the Alps. In Emilia-Romagna, the worsening weather would have mainly affected the western sectors and the Apennines; in the Northeast, the phenomena would generally have been less intense, although rain was expected in the alpine and prealpine elevations. Tuscany would also have required attention, with possible strong thunderstorms from the afternoon and especially between evening and night along the coast, in Lunigiana, Versilia, Garfagnana, and in the Apennine mountains. The location of the most intense cells remained uncertain, he clarified. The worsening weather would then extend to Umbria and Lazio, especially to the west and north. In Marche and Abruzzo, less widespread precipitation was expected. In Sardinia, scattered and locally intense downpours and thunderstorms were possible, especially in the west and north; part of the more organized activity could have remained over the surrounding seas. In the South, according to Marco M.M., dry intervals and clearings would have prevailed, without excluding localized instability between the Ionian Calabria and eastern Sicily. The author also predicted a strengthening of southern and southwestern winds, with strong gusts over the Tyrrhenian Sea, around Sardinia, and along the exposed coasts. He urged caution without alarmism and noted a new disturbed impulse between Wednesday the 21st and Thursday the 22nd, accompanied by a moderate temperature drop of 3-5 °C over most of the Peninsula. #Maltempo #PrevisioniMeteorologiche #Autunno (translated)

The protest of truck drivers and farmers in Southern Italy has led to empty shelves and a rush to buy in supermarkets, highlighting an unsustainable situation in the hardest-hit regions such as Sicily, Puglia, and Campania. #ProtestaAgricola #ScaffaliVuoti #CrisiAlimentare (translated)

Ultimora.net reported that Matteo Salvini had announced two meetings with truckers for the following day: at 10 a.m. in the prefecture with national associations and at 3 p.m. at the education office with local ones. The Minister of Transport had said that, while not having billions, he could provide answers. He added that he was in contact with representatives in Campania, Puglia, Sicily, Basilicata, and Calabria and with those blocking the A1 highway. Salvini had stated that he would seek to unlock existing funds that were delayed due to bureaucratic issues and allocate additional resources. #Trasporti #Autotrasportatori #Politica (translated)

"I'll get a name from the Sicilians, a name from the Calabrians, two names from the Apulians, and we'll do something like that – explains Salvini – I have the prefecture on Tuesday morning at 10, the formal institutional technical table that is always called: it's to call another meeting with you." #carburante #protesta #agricoltura (translated)