New Fissure in Landslide Zone; ECB Rate Hike Looms; Vannacci's Party in Turmoil
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A new 60-meter fissure has opened in Niscemi as an existing landslide continues to move, forcing residents to consider evacuation and highlighting the widespread risk of landslides across Italy. Over a million people reportedly live in municipalities with a very high landslide risk, often unaware of the danger.
Economically, the European Central Bank is reportedly considering another interest rate hike, which would have significant implications for Italian mortgages and loans. Meanwhile, Roberto Vannacci's 'Futuro Nazionale' party is facing internal strife, with claims of thousands of members leaving, though this is disputed by a regional coordinator.
In positive news, a new rehabilitation technique developed in Italy has enabled four individuals with complete spinal cord injuries to regain the ability to walk, marking a significant medical advancement.