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Italian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain open

Italian schools defy new wave of bomb threats to remain open

By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - More than 3,700 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but the vast majority of them opted to remain open, following new advice from the government for handling such security threats.
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni Mourns Passing of Veteran War Correspondent Toni Capuozzo

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Mourns Passing of Veteran War Correspondent Toni Capuozzo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her condolences following the death of Toni Capuozzo, a renowned Italian war correspondent, who passed away at the age of 77. Capuozzo, known for his extensive reporting from conflict zones such as the former Yugoslavia and the Middle East, had revealed he was battling cancer in October. Prime Minister Meloni, in a post on X, stated that with his death, 'Italian journalism loses an unmistakable voice, who throughout his career chronicled so many major events that shaped history through his reporting and eyewitness accounts.' Deputy premiers Antonio Tajani and Matteo Salvini also paid tribute to Capuozzo, hailing him as 'courageous.' Capuozzo was a prominent figure at Mediaset news for over three decades, and his career included notable acts such as bringing a wounded baby from Sarajevo to Italy for care.
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OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules for Stablecoin Issuers, Mandating Reserve Liquidity and Full Reserve Operations

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules for Stablecoin Issuers, Mandating Reserve Liquidity and Full Reserve Operations

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules for Stablecoin Issuers, Mandating Reserve Liquidity and Full Reserve Operations
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Italy's Meloni says cyberthreats are intended to spread fear after schools hit by bomb threat

Italy's Meloni says cyberthreats are intended to spread fear after schools hit by bomb threat

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni says law enforcement found no concrete threat after thousands of school buildings were evacuated due to an emailed bomb threat
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Italy's Meloni seeks to curb hoax bomb evacuations

Italy's Meloni seeks to curb hoax bomb evacuations

By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Italy's government will introduce new measures for handling security alerts, including mass threat emails, under which buildings would generally not be evacuated unless there is concrete evidence of danger, it said on Thursday.
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Some 300 Italian schools evacuated due to bomb threats

Some 300 Italian schools evacuated due to bomb threats

Italian authorities evacuated around 300 schools on Wednesday after receiving a bomb threat via email
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Italy evacuates hundreds of schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italy evacuates hundreds of schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italian authorities evacuated more than schools after an emailed bomb threat
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Italy's tax hikes on financial sector raise uncertainty, hit 2026 earnings, central bank warns

Italy's tax hikes on financial sector raise uncertainty, hit 2026 earnings, central bank warns

ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Frequent or unexpected changes in the taxation of Italy's financial system increase uncertainty and affect the investment decisions of market participants, the Bank of Italy said on Thursday, commenting on the government budget for next year.
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Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK and Ireland in latest disruption

Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, UK and Ireland in latest disruption

By Alvise Armellini and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Nov 11 (Reuters) - More than 300 schools in Italy were evacuated on Wednesday after hoax bomb alerts in several European nations, the latest in a series of threats and cyberattacks on supermarkets, blood banks, air traffic and TV broadcasters.
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Italy seeks to curb impact of hoax bomb alerts as more threats received

Italy seeks to curb impact of hoax bomb alerts as more threats received

By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 12 (Reuters) - More than 1,800 Italian schools received hoax bomb warnings on Thursday but many opted to remain open, following new advice from the government for handling such security threats.
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Italy evacuates over 300 schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italy evacuates over 300 schools due to bomb alert, with threats in Scotland and Ireland

Italian authorities evacuated more than schools after an emailed bomb threat
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Financial Stability Board Urges Turkey to Strengthen Crypto and Stablecoin Regulations

Financial Stability Board Urges Turkey to Strengthen Crypto and Stablecoin Regulations

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has called on Turkey to enhance its regulatory framework for crypto assets and stablecoins. In a peer review published on Wednesday, the global financial watchdog acknowledged Turkey's progress in implementing registration and licensing requirements for crypto service providers. However, the FSB identified gaps, particularly concerning a dedicated framework for stablecoins. The review, part of the FSB’s regular country assessments, evaluated Turkey's adherence to the board's 2023 global recommendations on crypto and stablecoins. The FSB recommended that Turkey establish a formal framework for monitoring crypto-related financial stability risks, strengthen supervision and enforcement, and improve international cooperation and information sharing with foreign regulators. Turkey's Capital Markets Board introduced licensing and operational requirements for crypto exchanges and custodians in March 2025, including minimum capital thresholds. Additionally, safeguards such as as...