Ristretto Italiano - 10 aprile 2026

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A massive landslide in Molise is cutting Italy in two, paralyzing key transport links and creating a months-long emergency.

The episode opens with international press coverage of a massive landslide in Molise, described as Europe's largest, which has severed the Adriatic coast and paralyzed key transport infrastructure. French newspaper Le Figaro reports shocking images of the landslide at Petacciato, which has split roads and affected the A14 highway and railway. Austrian outlet Oite describes an Italy broken by nature, with the landslide isolating parts of the south. German technical magazine Ingenieur explains the landslide is a large mass movement of water-saturated clay soil, reactivated by rain, making repairs ineffective. The head of civil protection states the landslide could move for months, with the Molise region declaring a state of emergency. The episode then shifts to politics, analyzing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's repositioning after a referendum defeat. Meloni's recent Gulf visit signals a focus on energy security as a national interest, with her parliamentary speech addressing fuel tax cuts. Her tone towards Donald Trump has subtly changed post-referendum, and the government rules out early elections due to global instability. Reuters reports Italy is considering suspending EU stability pact rules, akin to COVID-19 measures, amid the Iran crisis. On economics, The Guardian notes Milan is becoming a top destination for global millionaires fleeing Dubai after Iranian bombings, attracted by Italy's flat tax for foreign residents. Milan offers financial services, international schools, and luxury amenities, contrasting with tightening policies in the UK and Portugal. Finally, Spanish magazine Hola features the Royal Palace of Caserta as the world's largest palace, built in the 18th century with 1,200 rooms and used in films like Star Wars. The episode concludes with a weekend greeting from host Ruggero Po.

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