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The Italian Court of Cassation, in two recent rulings, clarified who can challenge the seizure of smartphones. Even those who are not the owners of the device can file a legal objection, provided they demonstrate a concrete and current interest. However, simply alleging that the phone contains personal data is not sufficient to justify the appeal.

The founder of Popolo della Famiglia, Mario Adinolfi, remains under house arrest after Judge Giulia Arcieri rejected his request to revoke the measure. He is accused of defrauding dozens of people with promises of high winnings in sports betting, raising approximately 4,7 million euros. His defense is now appealing to the Court of Review.

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi participated in the first informal Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting of the Irish EU presidency in Dublin. The meeting discussed strategies against transnational criminal networks and a review of visa policies. Piantedosi highlighted the importance of cooperation with Somalia in combating migrant trafficking.

Bad Bunny performed for 78 people at the Snai La Maura Hippodrome in Milan, the first of two shows on his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour. The Puerto Rican singer sold 157 tickets in less than 4 hours, turning the event into a collective party. "Tonight, we are all Puerto Ricans," he declared to the audience.

In the summer, puffy eyes and dark circles are frequent complaints caused by lack of sleep, stress, dehydration, sun exposure, and temperature changes between hot and air-conditioned environments. To combat these problems, natural remedies such as chamomile tea, rosehip, green tea, and mallow applied with cotton pads help to decongest the eye area.

An extreme heat wave battered Rome with peaks of 37°C to 38°C, but the asphalt and cobblestones of the city's main squares reached more than double that. Thermal imaging cameras measured 64°C at the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, 61°C at Piazza del Popolo, and 59°C at Piazza di Spagna. The lack of trees and green spaces was cited as the main cause of the urban heat island effect.

The play 'Dancing in the Rain', written and directed by Mauro Monni, will be presented on Tuesday, July 21st, at Villa Arrivabene in Florence, with free admission at 21:15 PM. The show portrays the journey of leukemia patients to transplantation and is linked to NOPC, a world-leading association in bone marrow transplant logistics, based in Florence.

A pardon is an act of individual clemency granted by the President of the Italian Republic, which extinguishes, totally or partially, the sentence imposed by an irrevocable judgment. The request is addressed to the Head of State and presented to the Minister of Justice. The final decision rests with the President, after a complete investigation of the case.

Mario Roggero, a 72-year-old jeweler sentenced to 14 years and 9 months for killing two robbers, was imprisoned in Bollate prison in Milan. His lawyers claim that the request for a stay of execution was filed before his incarceration and that the judge may order his immediate release. Roggero said he regrets his actions but considers himself to have suffered an injustice.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies has opened an investigation after staff members of Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party were caught filming the plenary session during secret ballots. The case raises suspicions about violations of parliamentary secrecy. For the Brazilian reader, the episode exposes an institutional crisis at the heart of Italian democracy.

A bill of 532 euros for a dinner for four people at a restaurant in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, has generated controversy on social media. The 10 euro espresso caught attention, but mineral water at 12 euros a bottle and a 15 euro cover charge also irritated internet users. Many commented: 'Porto Cervo is not Sardinia'.

Il Sole 24 Ore has released a 56-page guide on the pet economy, seven years after its first edition. The material covers food, veterinary care, tourism, technology, assisted therapy, and animal rights. During this period, the number of pets in homes has grown, and the relationship between humans and animals has changed, with less hunting and more debate about animal welfare.

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is offering 95 permanent positions across three profiles: 60 for administrative and consular roles, 20 for specialists in foreign trade and statistics, and 15 for engineers and architects. Applications are open until July 30, 2026, exclusively through the InPa portal. The net salary is around 1.900 euros per month.

The Il Vento del Nord film festival opens tomorrow in Lampedusa with the film 'Gioia mia', winner of the David di Donatello award. The 18th edition, coordinated by Laura Delli Colli, will screen around 15 films and short films until July 24th. The event brings cinema to the island, which does not have a permanent cinema, with support from the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Claudio Nobis Foundation.

Does hard water cause kidney stones? Does a filter on the tap make the water safer? A book by physicist Giorgio Temporelli debunks false beliefs about water consumption. The work reveals that kidney stones come from metabolism, not from the calcium in the water, and that tap water, with 99,1% compliance in tests, is as reliable as bottled water.

Semiconductor company stock prices have plummeted on global stock exchanges, dragging down markets from Seoul to New York since the end of June. The sector is the engine of Artificial Intelligence, and its correction is raising alarms. The Governor of the Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta, warned about high valuations and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts disagree on the current stage of the AI ​​investment cycle.

Expert analysis contrasts Claudio Lotito's December statements with Lazio's actual figures. While the president claimed that 80% of clubs would face difficulties, only Lazio is operating under a zero-balance restriction. The club failed to pay the €19,5 million required by June 30th to unlock the transfer market, and its revenue from production has fallen to €143 million in 2025.