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Former railway chief leaves prison for house arrest

In significant legal developments, Mauro Moretti, the former CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato, has been moved to house arrest after serving four months in prison for his role in the 2009 Viareggio train disaster that claimed 32 lives. Separately, Italy's Court of Cassation has ordered a new appeal for Stephan Schmidheiny in the high-profile Eternit Bis case, mandating that the trial be redone.

Meanwhile, the editorial staff and employees of Il Fatto Quotidiano have launched a campaign asserting the newspaper is "not for sale," amidst discussions about media ownership. The president of the Italian National Federation of Press (Fnsi), Di Trapani, stated that attempts by figures like Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, heir to Luxottica, to delegitimize the newspaper are having the opposite effect and generating increased support.

Other domestic news includes criticism of government spending priorities, with an additional 7 billion euros allocated for F-35 fighter jets while school and healthcare funds are reportedly insufficient. The budget law also faces challenges concerning pension schemes for law enforcement and military personnel. Additionally, the Livorno prosecutor's office has requested the closure of the latest investigation into the 1991 Moby Prince ferry disaster.

On a positive note, Turin is currently hosting the ATP Finals, welcoming international tennis stars like Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, with a new Fan Village open to the public. Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner also provided an update on his health.

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Eternit Bis trial to be redone by Court of Cassation

Italy's Court of Cassation has ordered a new appeal for Stephan Schmidheiny in the Eternit Bis case, requiring the trial to be redone. This decision has been met with strong reactions, including a personal account of loss due to asbestos exposure and an oncologist's view that judges are ignoring medical evidence and patient suffering.

Il Fatto Quotidiano campaigns against sale amidst Del Vecchio's business moves

Journalists and employees of Il Fatto Quotidiano are actively participating in a campaign asserting that the newspaper is "not for sale." This comes as Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, heir to Luxottica, has become a partner in Cipriani, with Luxottica reporting its debts and profits. The president of the Italian National Federation of Press (Fnsi), Di Trapani, stated that Del Vecchio's attempts to delegitimize Il Fatto Quotidiano are backfiring, leading to increased support for the newspaper.

Government spending priorities and budget challenges

Criticism has emerged regarding government spending priorities, with an additional 7 billion euros allocated for F-35 fighter jets while funds for school and healthcare are reportedly lacking. Separately, the Italian budget law is facing challenges concerning the pension schemes for law enforcement and military personnel.

Turin hosts ATP Finals; Sinner provides health update

Turin is currently hosting the ATP Finals, welcoming top international tennis players like Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, with a new Fan Village now open to the public. Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner also provided an update on his health, stating he is fine but doctors will make the final decision on his return, refuting false rumors.

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