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Summary of the main news from Italy this Friday (15)

Italy beats Belgium in the Nations League and leads the group; air traffic breaks record; Swisscom advances in the purchase of Vodafone Italy.

This Friday, Italian newspapers highlighted the Italian national team's victory over Belgium in the Nations League, consolidating its leadership in the group. Check out this and the main news in Italy:

Italy beats Belgium to lead Nations League

Italy beats Belgium to maintain unbeaten run in Nations League
Italy beats Belgium to maintain unbeaten run in Nations League | Photo: AFP

Italy beat Belgium 1-0 with a goal from Tonali at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. The victory cemented Italy's lead in Group 2 of League A with 13 points, while Belgium remains third with just 4.

The Azzurra's next challenge will be against France, on Sunday, in Milan, at 16:45 pm (Brasília time).

Air traffic in Italy hits historic record

Air traffic in Italy recorded an increase of more than 10% in the first nine months of 2024, with international flights standing out.

ENAV, the civil aviation authority, announced revenue of €770,5 million in the period and projects double-digit growth until the end of the year, exceeding industry expectations.

Ryanair returns €1,5 million to passengers after controversy over check-in fees | Photo: RTP
Ryanair returns €1,5 million to passengers after controversy over check-in fees | Photo: RTP

Ryanair to refund €1,5 million for abusive fees

Ryanair has agreed to refund more than €1,5 million to Italian passengers who were wrongly charged for airport check-in.

The decision ends a case initiated by the Italian antitrust authority, which investigated unfair business practices. The company will also adjust its policy to increase transparency.

Swisscom advances in the acquisition of Vodafone Italy

Vodafone may change its owner | Photo: Telex
Vodafone may change its owner | Photo: Telex

The Italian government has approved Swisscom's €8 billion acquisition of Vodafone Italia.

The merger, which combines customers of Vodafone and Fastweb, will make the new company the second-largest telecommunications operator in the country. The transaction is part of Vodafone's global restructuring strategy.

Mandatory insurance for electric scooters

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Italy wants mandatory insurance for electric scooters | Photo: 123RF

The Italian Senate is about to vote on the reform of the Traffic Code, which includes mandatory insurance for electric scooters.

The measure aims to increase safety amid the popularization of the use of this type of transport in cities. The final vote is scheduled for November 19.

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