09:54⇢Russia's Winter Strike Darkens Ukraine
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Russia's massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing blackouts for hundreds of thousands (Adnkronos, Avvenire, La Stampa, Libero, Secolo d'Italia, Sky TG24). In domestic news, the mayor of Vigevano and several officials were arrested on corruption charges, with a former EU parliamentarian under investigation (ANSA, Il Fatto). A significant north-south healthcare divide emerges as Vicenza's health system ranks best while Naples ranks worst nationally (Il Sole 24 Ore).