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29.04.2025

29.04.2025Day Power Returns As Cardinal Steps Aside

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 29.04.2025.

It displays 165 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.04.2025Day Power Returns As Cardinal Steps Aside
The Iberian Peninsula blackout mystery deepened as Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez announced an investigation into the "five-second" solar energy failure that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness. Officials ruled out hackers and sabotage, with power restored to 99% of areas by morning.

Cardinal Becciu announced he would not participate in the May 7 Conclave, stating he was "obeying Pope Francis" while maintaining his innocence. The withdrawal changes the quorum needed for papal election.

In Canada, Mark Carney's Liberals won their election, with reports highlighting their victory as rejection of Trump-style politics despite falling short of an absolute majority.

President Mattarella raised concerns about workplace deaths and insufficient wages during labor celebrations in Latina.

By evening, Trump announced an India tariff deal and eased automotive tariffs, while claiming China "deserves" 145% tariffs. A House-Amazon dispute over displaying tariff costs publicly was described as "political."
29.04.2025

02:28Iberian Peninsula Emerges From Crippling Blackout

The newspapers extensively report on a massive blackout affecting Spain and Portugal, with partial impact on France (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, Sky TG24). Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez has declared a state of emergency while noting "unknown causes," though Portuguese security officials discount hacker theories. After several hours, over 50% of power has been restored, but air travel remains disrupted. In other news, Putin has announced a three-day May 8-10 ceasefire, which Trump supports while Zelensky calls it "manipulation" (La Stampa). Canadian election projections show Carney's Liberals just one seat shy of an absolute majority (La Repubblica).
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HuffPost Italia
Ovvero la dimensione metafisica di Lenin e la genuflessione a Francesco ci spiegano la crisi della democrazia
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05:40Liberals Triumph In Canadian Elections

The newspapers report on the Liberal Party's victory in Canadian elections under Mark Carney's leadership, seen as a "Trump effect" rebuke to conservative politics (Adnkronos, ANSA, La Repubblica). Though victorious, their parliamentary majority remains uncertain. Meanwhile, power has been restored to 99% of the Iberian Peninsula following yesterday's massive blackout, with King Felipe VI set to preside over a security council meeting today (Il Sole 24 Ore, Sky TG24). On Ukraine, Prime Minister Meloni has criticized Putin's proposed May 8-10 ceasefire as "decidedly insufficient" while hinting at a potential US-EU agreement (Corriere).
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La premier al Corriere: "Che l'incontro avvenga a Roma o a Bruxelles, io avrò comunque dei meriti". "Quando Schlein dice che questi Stati Uniti non possono essere un alleato vuole che rompiamo 70 anni di rapporti?". "Trump-Zelensky a San Pietro? Un momento storico. Io non sarei mai stata lì, altri forse volevano"
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08:04Cardinal Becciu Withdraws From Conclave

The newspapers extensively report on Cardinal Angelo Becciu's announcement that he will not participate in the upcoming Conclave scheduled for May 7 (Adnkronos, ANSA, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Becciu stated he is "obeying Pope Francis" while maintaining his innocence. In political news, Italian Prime Minister Meloni discusses US-EU relations, stating "the time isn't ripe for a summit" and that "a real agreement" is needed, while questioning opposition leader Schlein's criticism of the US alliance (Corriere, HuffPost). European financial markets are rising as they await Big Tech earnings reports, with Mediobanca and MPS performing well in Milan (Il Sole 24 Ore).
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Non è mancata una timida indignazione occidentale. D'altro canto però il presidente Kaïs Saïed è un alleato prezioso, un ottimo esecutore degli accordi sul contenimento dei flussi migratori, e lo sa molto bene. Per cui zittisce le critiche: "Sono affari nostri, inaccettabile l'ingerenza dall'estero"
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10:28Becciu Withdraws From Conclave While Mattarella Decries Labor Deaths

The newspapers extensively report on Cardinal Becciu's decision not to participate in the upcoming Conclave, stating he "obeys Pope Francis" while maintaining his innocence (Adnkronos, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). President Mattarella has raised concerns about workplace deaths and insufficient wages, noting that families struggle with rising living costs (ANSA, La Repubblica). Other headlines mention a Russian attack that killed a 12-year-old, with Medvedev threatening Sweden and Finland (La Stampa), and skepticism about Tunisia's designation as a "safe country" amid mass purges despite its role in migration control (HuffPost).
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'Serve più impegno delle istituzioni contro una piaga che non si arresta'. Il capo dello Stato a Latina all'azienda BSP Pharmaceuticals S.p.a in occasione della Festa del lavoro: 'Il lavoro non può essere morte ma dignità per tutti. Nessuno deve sentirsi scartato o escluso'
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13:21Five-Second Fault Plunges Iberia Into Darkness

The newspapers extensively report on Spain's massive blackout, with Prime Minister Sanchez announcing an inquiry commission into the "5-second" failure (Adnkronos, HuffPost, Il Giornale, La Repubblica). Authorities rule out hackers or sabotage, though explanations vary from renewable energy fluctuations to solar production failures. In Vatican news, Cardinal Becciu has confirmed he will not attend the May 7 Conclave, "obeying Pope Francis" while maintaining his innocence (Avvenire, Corriere). Other headlines mention a 17-year-old receiving an 18-year sentence for the murder of Santo Romano (ANSA), and Erdogan-Meloni talks to strengthen Italy-Turkey cooperation (Sky TG24).
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Amazon lancia i primi 27 satelliti Kuiper. Poca cosa rispetto alla flotta di SpaceX, che dal 2019 ha già lanciato oltre 8.000 satelliti Starlink. Così il sogno della conquista dello spazio diventa sempre più una competizione fra ricconi, fatta di ostentazione di potere, costellazioni satellitari e contratti con la Nasa
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Roma, 29 apr – Lo sappiamo, affrontare l’agguerrita fan base dello sterminato universo di Star Wars è sempre un terreno minato. Il potentissimo immaginario collettivo creato dal franchise nato …
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La Stampa

Blackout in Spagna e Portogallo, perché è sotto accusa l'uso di energia solare |

Il gestore della rete di trasmissione elettrica spagnola ha precisato la tempistica del blackout: due forti cali di produzione e poi il massiccio venir meno della generazione solare
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15:35Five-Second Solar Failure Caused Spain's Grid Collapse

The newspapers report on Spain's massive blackout, with Sanchez opening an investigation into the five-second failure that crippled the country (ANSA, Corriere). Officials have restored power to 99.9% of areas but travel disruptions continue, with solar energy fluctuations being scrutinized as a potential cause. In crime news, a minor received an 18-year, 8-month sentence for killing Santo Romano, sparking outrage from the victim's mother who claims "justice has failed" (Adnkronos, Sky TG24). Other headlines cover rising anti-Muslim sentiment in India following tensions with Pakistan (HuffPost), and German newspaper Bild's praise of Prime Minister Meloni (Il Giornale).
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17:11Uppsala Shooting Leaves Three Dead

The newspapers report extensively on a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden, with at least three dead and multiple injured (Adnkronos, ANSA, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). The suspect reportedly fled the scene on an electric scooter, with police conducting a major operation to apprehend them. In financial news, Bank of Italy reports moderate risks from tariffs, with banks deemed solid and government bonds more secure (Il Sole 24 Ore). Meanwhile, HuffPost analyzes Italy's banking sector power struggles, noting approximately 30 billion euros in paper transactions between Mediobanca, Generali, MPS, and Unicredit without significant actual money changing hands.
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Ogni suo battito d’ali provoca un tornado: in Canada il candidato trumpiano crolla e vince il banchiere liberale. In Australia il leader laburista resiste ai dazi e vola. La presidente messicana a uno stellare 80% di consensi. Il prologo in Groenlandia. Più è minaccioso con un paese, più cresce la resistenza
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La Stampa

La Casa Bianca: «Amazon esporrà il costo dei dazi? Ostile». La società: «Non sul sito principale». La Cnn: telefonata Trump-Bezos

L’ipotesi di specificare l’impatto delle tariffe sulle etichette avrebbe riguardato Amazon Haul
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La Stampa

Trump: «Raggiunto un accordo con l'India sui dazi». La Casa Bianca: «Amazon esporrà il costo? Ostile». La società: «Non sul sito»

L’ipotesi di specificare l’impatto delle tariffe sulle etichette avrebbe riguardato Amazon Haul
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19:34Trump Announces India Tariff Deal

The newspapers report extensively on global developments, with Trump claiming a tariff deal with India (Il Sole 24 Ore, ANSA, Corriere). A massive blackout has struck Spain, prompting emergency declarations with disruptions extending to Portugal and France (Adnkronos). The Vatican prepares for the May 7 Conclave, with morning Mass for the Pope preceding the "extra omnes" call (Avvenire). Other headlines cover a deadly shooting in Sweden (Il Giornale, Sky TG24) and the return of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna's body from Russia with signs of torture and missing organs (La Repubblica, La Stampa).
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