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21.03.2025

21.03.2025Day Heathrow Blackout Crossed Path With Constitutional Court Milestone

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 21.03.2025.

It displays 142 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.03.2025Day Heathrow Blackout Crossed Path With Constitutional Court Milestone
The fire at London's Heathrow Airport dominated morning headlines, with the facility closed for 24 hours, affecting 260,000 travelers and causing over 1,350 flight cancellations. Disruptions were expected to last at least a week.

By midday, attention shifted to a landmark Constitutional Court ruling allowing singles to adopt foreign children, previously prohibited. Education Minister Valditara simultaneously banned gender-inclusive language in schools, citing "respect for Italian."

Two Italian skiers died in a Swedish avalanche while heliskiing, and tension flared at Campi Flegrei protests during Salvini's visit to Naples.

International developments included Trump claiming "outlines of an agreement" for Ukraine peace and announcing a new F-47 fighter. Reports emerged of a four-tier security model for Ukraine's future, combining Ukrainian forces with European and American support. By evening, significant protests erupted in Istanbul against Mayor Imamoglu's arrest.
21.03.2025

04:00EU Rearmament Plan Approved Despite Funding Divide

The newspapers report extensively on the EU defense summit, where leaders approved von der Leyen's rearmament plan but remain divided over financing (Corriere, ANSA, HuffPost). Prime Minister Meloni defended her Ventotene comments while reaffirming support for Ukraine and US peace efforts (Adnkronos, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). Meanwhile, Israel's military operations intensify across Gaza, killing over 600 Palestinians in 72 hours, including 200 children (Il Manifesto, La Stampa). Israeli authorities forcefully dispersed anti-government protests, as Trump expressed support for Israel's actions (Il Manifesto, La Stampa). Additionally, Italy faces controversy with the return of a Libyan militia leader accused of crimes against humanity (La Repubblica).
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HuffPost Italia
Ovvero un pro memoria su una delle eccellenze italiane: l’invenzione della guerra aerea
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08:00Heathrow Airport Shuts Down After Substation Fire

The newspapers extensively report on a major fire at London's Heathrow Airport, causing its closure for 24 hours, with 1,350 flights already canceled or diverted, creating chaos in European air traffic (ANSA, Corriere Della Sera, Fanpage, Sky TG24). The blaze affected an electrical substation, leaving thousands without power and forcing evacuations (ANSA, Corriere, Sky TG24). In political news, Prime Minister Meloni calls for "common tools for defense" while urging "prudence" on tariffs (Adnkronos), as skepticism grows about funding European rearmament (Avvenire, Il Giornale). Egypt has announced readiness to accept 500,000 Gaza refugees in North Sinai during reconstruction efforts (HuffPost).
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Dopo Almasri è il turno di Abdul Ghani Al-Kikli. Il Comitato europeo dei diritti umani l'ha accusato, davanti alla Corte penale internazionale, di 500 crimini. Non è chiaro se sia nella lista dei ricercati. L'ong Refugees in Libia: "Perché l'Italia offre rifugio ai leader delle milizie invece di collaborare con la giustizia?"
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Nuovo contrordine per i compagni, adesso orgogliosi della "nostra civiltà" e fautori di un’Ue più forte e bellicista. Con idee che fino a ieri avversavano
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09:53Russian Drones Strike Odessa As Mattarella Declares "Mafia Can Be Defeated"

The newspapers report extensively on a major Russian drone attack on Odessa, causing casualties and infrastructure damage (Adnkronos, Avvenire). President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni mark the Day of Mafia Victims with strong statements that "mafia can be defeated" and is "a declared enemy of our democracy" (ANSA, La Repubblica). London's Heathrow Airport remains closed until midnight following a major fire and blackout, affecting 260,000 travelers with disruptions expected for a week (Corriere, Sky TG24). In sports, Hamilton secured his first Ferrari pole position in sprint qualifying (Libero). Political coverage notes parliamentary commission leadership disputes within the governing coalition (HuffPost).
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12:04Avalanche Claims Two Italian Skiers in Sweden

The newspapers extensively report on a tragic avalanche in northern Sweden that killed two Italian skiers, aged 45 and 50, who were part of a five-person group on a heliskiing excursion in Kårsavagge (ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). Transportation disruptions continue at London's Heathrow Airport, with 260,000 travelers affected and disruptions expected to last a week (Corriere, Fanpage). In sports, Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Ferrari in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, expressing surprise and pride at the achievement (La Repubblica, Libero). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Russian attacks on Odessa and EU debates about defense strategy (La Stampa, HuffPost).
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La premier irritata dai paletti turbotrumpisti che il Carroccio vorrebbe imporre al governo. Tra chiarimenti lontani dai microfoni e malumori diffusi in FdI, però, l'intenzione è quella di non alzare il livello della tensione fino alle assise che confermeranno il vicepremier alla guida della Lega. Dopo si vedrà...
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15:10Constitutional Court Allows Singles To Adopt Foreign Children

The newspapers extensively report on a significant Constitutional Court ruling that singles are now allowed to adopt foreign children in Italy (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). The Court declared unconstitutional the law that excluded singles from international adoptions. Other headlines mention Education Minister Valditara prohibiting the use of gender-inclusive language like asterisks and schwa in school communications (La Repubblica), the presence of a Libyan police chief accused of crimes against humanity in Italy (Avvenire), and Foreign Minister Tajani discussing future relations with Russia "after peace" despite ongoing Russian attacks on Odessa (La Stampa).
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A Gaza l'esercito israeliano avanza e minaccia occupazioni se non riavrà gli ostaggi. Le proteste di piazza si susseguono. L'Alta Corte di giustizia congela la decisione del governo contro Ronen Bar. Il Business Forum minaccia la disobbedienza. Compaiono editoriali di fuoco anche su testate filo-governative. Ma Netanyahu tira dritto: "Non ci sarà guerra civile! Decido io"
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16:32Campi Flegrei Protests Erupt As Valditara Bans Gender-Inclusive Language

The newspapers report on protests in Naples' Campi Flegrei area, where residents demonstrated over ongoing bradisism concerns, with moments of tension during Minister Salvini's visit (ANSA, Sky TG24). Education Minister Valditara has officially banned the use of gender-inclusive language like schwa in schools, citing respect for Italian language (La Repubblica, Il Giornale, Libero). International headlines focus on Trump claiming there are "outlines of an agreement" for Ukraine-Russia peace (Adnkronos, La Stampa) and announcing a new F-47 fighter jet to "dominate the skies" (HuffPost). The Constitutional Court ruling allowing singles to adopt foreign children continues to generate discussion (Avvenire, Corriere).
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È un piano frutto di un cambio di strategia francese, discussa con Guterres: i caschi blu delle Nazioni Unite (non europei) come prima forza di interposizione, poi le forze ucraine, poi i volenterosi, infine l'ombrello Usa. Roma è stata la prima a parlare di Onu ma per Tajani è “prematuro”, Zelensky chiede di più. Giovedì nuovo vertice a Parigi, ci sarà Meloni
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Viaggio nel paese friulano dove un terzo della popolazione è straniera. Dove la Lega cavalca (e spesso vince) con le teorie della sostituzione etnica e dove di conseguenza nasce una lista politica di soli stranieri, supportata da Aboubakar Soumahoro. La storia di Bou Konate
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Guasti, boicottaggi e vandalismi. Ma anche il crollo delle vendite e del titolo in Borsa nonché la concorrenza spietata della cinese Byd. La casa automobilistica è entrata in una spirale negativa da quando Musk è il Doge alla Casa Bianca. L'amico Trump gli va in soccorso: invoca il reato di terrorismo e vent'anni nelle carceri di El Salvador per chi vandalizza le auto
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19:18Four-Level Ukraine Security Model Under Consideration

The newspapers report on Pope Francis's improving health condition with small progress in motor and respiratory physiotherapy (Adnkronos, Avvenire). Discussions continue about Ukraine security arrangements, with reports of a four-level security model being considered by "willing" nations, including Ukrainian forces in rear areas, Europeans, and American backstop support, with a followup meeting scheduled next week in Paris (ANSA, Sky TG24). Economic news indicates Vivendi is reducing its stake in Telecom Italia by selling 5% of capital and preparing agreements with Italian postal service Poste (La Repubblica). Tesla faces challenges as major shareholders reportedly want Elon Musk to step aside amid sales decline and competition from Chinese manufacturer BYD (HuffPost, Il Sole 24 Ore).
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Il Manifesto
Inseguito dalle accuse di torture, stupri e altri crimini violenti, un altro gerarca libico dopo Elmasry è stato tranquillamente in Italia. Una viaggio in compagnia dei miliziani del Ssa, criminali per l’Onu e indagati dalla Corte penale internazionale. Ma alleati nella tratta dei migranti
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