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17.04.2025Cable Car Tragedy Overshadows Meloni-Trump Meeting

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 17.04.2025.

It displays 197 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.04.2025Cable Car Tragedy Overshadows Meloni-Trump Meeting
Early morning reports focused on potential signs of life discovered on exoplanet K2-18b and economic warnings about Trump's tariffs, as Meloni prepared for her Washington visit. By midday, the ECB cut interest rates to 2.25% amid "exceptional uncertainty," with Lagarde expressing concern about trade wars.

The afternoon was marked by disaster when a cable car at Monte Faito near Naples plunged into a ravine after a cable broke, killing four people with one survivor seriously injured. The tragedy unfolded dramatically in media coverage, with initial reports of passengers being rescued before the cabin's fall was confirmed.

Simultaneously, Meloni met with Trump at the White House, where he called her "exceptional" and promised "100% agreement with the EU on tariffs" - a significant softening from his previous stance. Trump accepted Meloni's invitation to visit Rome while she adopted his rhetorical style with a "Make the West Great Again" slogan.

Northern Italy continued battling severe flooding with a red alert in Piedmont.
17.04.2025

00:17Meloni Meets Trump As Global Economy Braces For Tariff Impact

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Meloni's Washington visit to meet Trump today, amid global trade tensions (Adnkronos, Sky TG24, HuffPost). Economic concerns dominate as Fitch, WTO, and the Federal Reserve warn of the negative impact of Trump's tariffs on global growth, with Fed Chair Powell indicating higher inflation and slower growth ahead (ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore). Trump continues defending his tariff policy on Truth Social, claiming "record receipts" while Wall Street closed in the red (ANSA, Corriere). In other news, La Repubblica reports potential signs of life discovered on exoplanet K2-18b, and La Stampa covers severe flooding in Piedmont with 250 people stranded on a train.
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Ovvero la politica non è cancellare quello che non piace ma affrontare quello che c’è: piccolo consiglio ai leghisti a proposito di immigrazione
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07:06Meloni Attempts To Broker Trump-Von Der Leyen Dialogue

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Meloni's meeting with Trump in Washington today, focusing on tariff disputes and her potential role as mediator between Trump and EU Commission President von der Leyen (Adnkronos, Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). Fed Chair Powell warns that tariff uncertainty can cause "lasting damage" to the economy, while China describes Trump's 245% tariffs as lacking "economic logic" (ANSA, Il Sole 24 Ore). In scientific news, researchers from Cambridge University have discovered potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, located 124 light years from Earth (HuffPost, La Repubblica). Severe weather continues with red alerts in Piedmont region (La Stampa).
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Meloni è chiamata a rimettere in piedi un dialogo per puntellare quel patto transatlantico minato dall'incomunicabilità fra due mondi mai così distanti
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Intervista al senior fellow dell’Atlantic Council di Washington, think tank del mondo Repubblicano, che ha lavorato nella prima amministrazione Trump: "Il presidente ha promesso insieme a Modi la creazione di una rotta commerciale dall'India a Israele, fino all'Italia. La premier gli chieda di venire a Trieste a inaugurarla. Dazi? È la leader europea più credibile per trattare con lui"
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09:57Piedmont Under Red Alert As Po River Exceeds Danger Level

The newspapers report on severe weather affecting northern Italy, with red alerts issued in Piedmont as heavy rains cause dangerous river levels. The Po River has exceeded danger thresholds, forcing closures of the Murazzi area in Turin and the Frejus tunnel, while trains are canceled and trees are falling in Rome (Adnkronos, ANSA, La Stampa, Sky TG24). On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis urged priests against despair despite "tremendous injustices" (Avvenire). Meanwhile, analysis continues on Meloni's potential role as mediator between Trump and the EU, with suggestions she could position Italy as part of Trump's envisioned "Indo-Mediterranean Gold Route" linking India to Israel and Italy (HuffPost, Il Giornale).
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12:07Rivers Overflow As Piedmont Faces Red Alert

The newspapers report on severe weather affecting northern Italy, with Piedmont under red alert as rivers overflow. The Dora River is flooding, causing the closure of the A5 highway, while the Frejus tunnel has reopened for cars but not trucks (ANSA, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Adnkronos). Economic inequality is highlighted through reports of Portofino being Italy's richest municipality, with stark wealth disparities between neighboring Trentino towns (Corriere, La Repubblica). Other coverage includes demographic concerns about Italy's pension system (HuffPost), a violent crime in Mestre where a woman was allegedly assaulted by a Tunisian man (Il Giornale), and Trump criticizing Fed Chair Powell for slow interest rate cuts (Il Sole 24 Ore).
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13:41ECB Slashes Interest Rates Amid "Exceptional Uncertainty"

The newspapers report on the European Central Bank cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, lowering the deposit rate from 2.50% to 2.25% (Adnkronos, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, Sky TG24). ECB President Christine Lagarde held a press conference emphasizing "exceptional uncertainty" in the economic outlook, with particular concern about trade wars and tariffs (Il Giornale, ANSA, La Stampa). Meanwhile, Pope Francis visited Regina Coeli prison where he was greeted with ovation from inmates (La Repubblica), and Mexico reports the birth of the first baby allegedly conceived with artificial intelligence assistance (Avvenire).
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Il problema non è la sentenza di Londra, ma l’euforia degli illiberali. Del resto agli eccessi woke non possono che contrapporsi eccessi opposti. Annotazioni scientifiche su quanto poco sappiamo della disforia di genere. I minori andrebbero protetti di più. Sappiamo che trial medici non ci sono, ma la sofferenza sì
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Dopo il primo evento lancio tenuto a Milano, la presentazione del nuovo settimanale economico "Moneta" - allegato a Il Giornale, Libero e Il Tempo - sbarca anche a Roma. Il direttore Osvaldo De Paolini e Hoara Borselli anticipano i contenuti presenti nel terzo numero
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Lo riferisce un funzionario americano. Nell'incontro 'parleranno di difesa e di cooperazione nello spazio, non solo di dazi'. Il presidente Usa e la premier hanno una 'very special relationship. Collaboreranno anche per la fine della guerra in Ucraina'
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15:07Mount Faito Cable Failure Leaves Passengers Dangling Midair

The newspapers report on a cable failure incident at Mount Faito's funicular, which left 16 passengers suspended and requiring rescue (Corriere, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). Officials from the US describe a "very special relationship" between Trump and Meloni ahead of their meeting, where they'll discuss defense cooperation and Ukraine, beyond just tariff issues (ANSA, Il Giornale). The ECB has cut interest rates from 2.5% to 2.25% (Il Sole 24 Ore, Adnkronos). Severe flooding in Piedmont has resulted in at least one death after a house was overwhelmed by water, with the Po River overflowing in Turin (La Stampa).
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Il ministro dell'Economia e delle Finanze, durante la presentazione dell'inserto economico "Moneta (in allegato con Il Giornale, Libero e Il Tempo) illustra l'agenda delle priorità con cui il nostro Paese dovrà necessariamente avere a che fare da qua alla fine della legislatura con i partner internazionali
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16:15Mount Faito Cable Car Plunges Into Ravine

The newspapers report on a serious cable car accident at Mount Faito, where a cabin fell into a ravine after a cable broke (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica). Officials fear casualties among the approximately 4-5 people (passengers and an operator) who were in the upper cabin, with contact lost. Eleven passengers in the lower cabin were safely rescued (Corriere). Meanwhile, Prime Minister Meloni has arrived at the White House for her meeting with President Trump, who greeted her as "an exceptional person" (La Stampa, Sky TG24, HuffPost Italia, Il Sole 24 Ore).
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Lo scrive sui social il presidente dell'Eav Umberto De Gregorio. Messi in salvo 16 passeggeri che erano in un'altra cabina. Maltempo al Nord, anziano morto nel Torinese, intrappolato dall'acqua in casa. Mezza Valle d'Aosta senza energia elettrica: problemi ai telefoni, vallate isolate e viabilità paralizzata
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In salvo gli 11 passeggeri che erano nella cabina a valle. Chiusa la stazione ferroviaria di Castellammare di Stabia. Tecnici al lavoro per stabilire le cause dell'incidente, l'impianto è stato riaperto una settimana fa
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16:58Cable Car Plunges Into Ravine At Monte Faito

The newspapers report on a tragic cable car accident at Monte Faito near Naples, where a cabin plunged into a ravine after a cable broke. Reports indicate 3-4 confirmed deaths with one person still missing (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). The incident occurred shortly after the recently reopened facility had begun operations. Sixteen passengers in another cabin were safely rescued. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Meloni met with President Trump at the White House, where he promised "100% agreement with the EU on tariffs" and called her "exceptional" (Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa). Finance Minister Giorgetti is reportedly delaying defense spending increases due to Italy's €90 billion annual debt interest payments (HuffPost).
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Lagarde abbassa per la settima volta i tassi: la priorità è evitare una recessione nella Ue. Powell non ne ha nessuna voglia: il suo obiettivo è contenere l'inflazione negli Usa. Trump è furioso ("Va licenziato"), ma viene fermato da Bessent
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Secondo quanto si apprende da fonti dei soccorritori, è stato trovata morta la persona che risultava dispersa. Una quinta persona che era nella cabina precipitata è invece stata evacuata con l'eliambulanza in condizioni gravi. Ciclone sul nord-ovest, novantenne annega in casa. Blackout in metà della Val d'Aosta. Chiuso per ore il Frejus
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Secondo quanto si apprende da fonti dei soccorritori, è stato trovata morta la persona che risultava dispersa. Una quinta persona che era nella cabina precipitata è invece stata evacuata con l'eliambulanza in condizioni gravi. Ciclone sul nord-ovest, novantenne annega in casa. Blackout in metà della Val d'Aosta. Chiuso per ore il Frejus
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Secondo quanto si apprende da fonti dei soccorritori, è stato trovata morta la persona che risultava dispersa. Una quinta persona che era nella cabina precipitata è invece stata evacuata con l'eliambulanza in condizioni gravi. Ciclone sul nord-ovest, novantenne annega in casa. Blackout in metà della Val d'Aosta. Chiuso per ore il Frejus
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17:58Four Dead As Monte Faito Cable Car Plunges

The newspapers report on a tragic cable car accident at Monte Faito near Naples, where a cabin plunged after a cable broke, resulting in 4 confirmed deaths and one seriously injured person (Adnkronos, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, Sky TG24, ANSA). Eleven passengers in another cabin were safely rescued. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Meloni met with President Trump, who called her "exceptional" and promised "100% agreement with the EU on tariffs" (Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa). The ECB has cut interest rates again while the US Federal Reserve holds steady, creating tension with Trump who wants Powell fired (HuffPost).
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Secondo quanto si apprende da fonti dei soccorritori, è stato trovata morta la persona che risultava dispersa. Una quinta persona che era nella cabina precipitata è invece stata evacuata con l'eliambulanza in condizioni gravi. Ciclone sul nord-ovest, novantenne annega in casa. Blackout in metà della Val d'Aosta. Chiuso per ore il Frejus
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Sui dazi il presidente è fiducioso, ma non fa aperture: accetta l'invito a Roma forse anche per trattare con l'Ue. La premier rilancia la civiltà occidentale con lo slogan “Make the West Great Again”, si mette in prima linea nella battaglia contro i migranti e il woke. Promette 10 miliardi di investimenti, più spese militari e più gas dagli Usa. Trump la omaggia: "È speciale, l'Italia è il miglior alleato se Meloni resta premier"
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22:13Trump Accepts Italy Visit As Meloni Pledges "Make The West Great Again"

The newspapers report on Prime Minister Meloni's meeting with President Trump at the White House, where Trump accepted an invitation to visit Italy and praised Meloni as a "special leader" and "friend" (Adnkronos, HuffPost, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Trump expressed confidence about reaching a trade agreement with the EU. Meloni adopted Trump's rhetorical style with a "Make the West Great Again" slogan and promised increased military spending and energy purchases from the US. The media also covers a tragic cable car accident at Monte Faito near Naples, where four people died when a cabin plunged, with only one survivor hospitalized (ANSA, Corriere, La Repubblica).
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