The impact of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran on energy prices is worrying the Italian government. Our country is heavily dependent on gas for electricity production, and the rise in raw material prices will have a heavy impact on consumer prices for citizens and businesses. The repatriation of Italians stranded in the Gulf area continues. There is concern about the situation on board a cruise ship with over 5,000 people on board, 570 of whom are Italian, stranded in the port of Dubai.
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Mount Etna, with the epicentre in Rangale, where many buildings were damaged.
In the afternoon, the funeral of little Domenico, the 2-year-old boy who died because he received a damaged heart during transport, was held in Nola. The community rallied around the family, expressing great emotion and grief.
Milan Fashion Week ended on a positive note, buoyed by the Olympics and the Sanremo Festival. Finally, in football, the first semi-final of the Coppa Italia between Como and Inter ended 0-0. Lazio v Atalanta is scheduled for tonight.
