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17.12.2024The Day Kiev Hit Moscow's Nuclear Chief While Meloni Rejected Macumbe

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 17.12.2024.

It displays 152 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.12.2024The Day Kiev Hit Moscow's Nuclear Chief While Meloni Rejected Macumbe
The morning broke with reports of General Igor Kirillov's assassination in Moscow via a scooter bomb, with Kiev later claiming responsibility. Kirillov, head of Russia's nuclear, chemical and biological defense forces, had previously coordinated Russian medical missions to Italy during COVID-19.

In Parliament, Meloni addressed the EU Council, claiming diplomatic success with Fitto's portfolio management while dismissing opposition criticism with references to "voodoo and macumbe." The government withdrew its controversial proposal to increase ministers' salaries, limiting it to travel reimbursements - a retreat following public backlash from previous days.

The evening brought anxiety over a suspected hemorrhagic fever case in Treviso from a Congo returnee, later confirmed as severe malaria. The budget law's final approval was pushed past Christmas, with new provisions for pension flexibility and infrastructure funding.
17.12.2024
06:07
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06:09Budget Drama: Ministers' Raise Dies

The newspapers extensively cover the budget law developments, with Defense Minister Crosetto confirming the withdrawal of the ministers' salary increase amendment (Corriere, Il Sole, Sky TG24, ANSA). The final vote is scheduled for December 20, though La Russa warns of possible extended sessions. In foreign affairs, reports emerge of North Korean troops in Ukraine's frontlines (La Stampa), while Syria coverage focuses on rebel governance in Idlib and Damascus (Adnkronos, Il Manifesto).
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HuffPost Italia
Ovvero Bergamo, la città dove sono nato, è la migliore d’Italia. Roma, la città in cui vivo, sprofonda al 59esimo posto
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07:21Moscow Nuclear Chief Dies by Scooter Bomb

The newspapers extensively cover the assassination of General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's nuclear defense forces, in Moscow. Multiple sources report he was killed by an explosive device planted in an electric scooter (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Fanpage, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Meanwhile, the budget law discussion continues with the withdrawal of ministers' salary increase amendment and new provisions for violence victims and foreign missions (ANSA).
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08:56Kiev Claims Moscow Nuclear Chief's Scooter Hit

The newspapers extensively cover Kiev's claimed assassination of General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's nuclear, chemical and biological defense forces, in Moscow. Multiple sources report he and his deputy were killed by an explosive device planted in an electric scooter near a residential building on Ryazansky Avenue (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Separately, the government withdrew its proposal to increase ministers' salaries, now limiting it to travel reimbursements (Fanpage, Il Fatto, Secolo d'Italia).
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10:41Meloni Claims Victory While Moscow Vows Revenge

The newspapers extensively cover Meloni's parliamentary address ahead of the EU Council, where she claimed diplomatic success with Minister Fitto's portfolio management (Ansa, Il Giornale, Sky TG24, Libero). New developments emerged in Moscow, where Ukraine claimed responsibility for killing General Kirillov, head of nuclear defense forces, via a scooter bomb, prompting Russian threats of retaliation (La Stampa, Corriere, Avvenire). The budget law discussion continues, with ministers' compensation now limited to travel reimbursements (Il Fatto, Il Sole 24 Ore).
12:07
Prodi sarà sì un vecchio arnese, ma è l'unico rimasto nella cassetta degli attrezzi dei nemici della destra conservatrice, che dopo essere andata al governo in Italia ora sta guadagnando terreno anche nelle stanze che contano dell'Unione Europea
12:07
12:15
La presidente del Consiglio alla Camera prima del Consiglio europeo del 17 e 18 dicembre: "Italia sempre più protagonista in Europa". Sul patto Italia-Albania le senteze dei giudici hanno un "sapore ideologico". La richiesta di sospendere le multe alle aziende costruttrici dell'automotive
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12:39
Prodi sarà sì un vecchio arnese, ma è l'unico rimasto nella cassetta degli attrezzi dei nemici della destra conservatrice, che dopo essere andata al governo in Italia ora sta guadagnando terreno anche nelle stanze che contano dell'Unione Europea
12:39

13:21Scooter Bomb Kills Putin's Bio-Chief

The newspapers extensively cover the killing of Russian General Kirillov in Moscow by a scooter bomb, with Kiev claiming responsibility (Avvenire, Corriere, Il Fatto, Secolo d'Italia). New details emerge about his role in COVID-era Russian medical missions to Italy. Meanwhile, Meloni addresses Parliament before EU Council, discussing automotive industry fines and the Italy-Albania protocol (ANSA, La Stampa, Libero). A major discovery of a mass grave containing 100,000 bodies is reported in Syria (Adnkronos).
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La presidente del Consiglio alla Camera prima del Consiglio europeo del 17 e 18 dicembre: "Italia sempre più protagonista in Europa". Sul patto Italia-Albania le senteze dei giudici hanno un "sapore ideologico". La richiesta di sospendere le multe alle aziende costruttrici dell'automotive
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15:52Hamas Signals Deal While Kiev Strikes Again

The newspapers extensively cover new developments in Gaza ceasefire talks, with Hamas describing negotiations as "positive and serious," while reports emerge of Netanyahu potentially visiting Cairo (ANSA, Adnkronos, Sky TG24). Ukrainian forces claimed another high-profile assassination in Moscow, eliminating General Igor Kirillov, known for chemical weapons programs and propaganda (Corriere, HuffPost, Avvenire). Domestically, Meloni confronts judges over migration rulings while Stellantis presents its Italy investment plan (Fanpage, Il Giornale, Secolo d'Italia).
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Nel tavolo al ministero promessi 2 miliardi l’anno prossimo e il rilancio di tutti gli impianti. Urso: "Nel 2025 oltre un miliardo di euro per il comparto auto"
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Approvato un emendamento della Lega che consente ai lavoratori «interamente contributivi» di anticipare la pensione cumulando la previdenza obbligatoria e quella complementare
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17:52Congo Fever Turns Malaria in Treviso

The newspapers report on a death of a 55-year-old man in Treviso after returning from Congo, initially feared to be hemorrhagic fever but later confirmed as severe malaria (Adnkronos, Il Giornale, Il Fatto). Meanwhile, President Mattarella calls for national unity and cooperation (ANSA), as the government faces criticism for research funding cuts, particularly to the Space Agency (HuffPost). The budget law sees amendments allowing pension flexibility for contributory workers (Corriere).
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19:11
La notizia della partenza di Netanyahu per l'Egitto viene smentita ufficialmente, ma non per questo viene allontanata l'ipotesi di un'intesa a giorni fra Israele e Hamas. Prudente ottimismo anche dalla Casa Bianca. L'ultradestra minaccia Bibi
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20:32
Ancora polemiche sui ministri. Cambia la flessibilità in uscita, si potrà cumulare previdenza obbligatoria e complementare per raggiungere un assegno pensionistico pari a tre volte il minimo. Il Senato si prepara a lavorare per il 27 e 28 dicembre
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22:01Cave Rescue Nears End While Budget Shifts

The newspapers report on a rescue operation of speleologist Ottavia Piana, trapped in Abisso Bueno Fonteno cave, with extraction expected within hours (ANSA, Sky TG24). Budget law amendments continue to evolve, with pension flexibility changes allowing earlier retirement through complementary pension schemes (Corriere, Il Giornale), while ministers' salary increases are replaced by travel reimbursements (Il Fatto). In sports, Juventus advances to Coppa Italia quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over Cagliari (Adnkronos).
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Il Manifesto
Le milizie filo-turche assediano Kobane e l’esperienza di autogoverno curdo nato nel nord della Siria dopo la sconfitta dell’Isis. I jihadisti ancora detenuti nel campo di Al Hol aspettano i “liberatori”. Il mondo scende a patti con i nuovi padroni di Damasco e guarda altrove
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