Until last Sunday, Moldova was sourcing most of its electricity from the Cuciurgan power station, controlled by the Transnistrian administration – the separatist entity that feels aligned with Moscow. With the power line linking Vulcanesti and Chisinau (capable of carrying up to 630 megavolt-amperes), it has found an alternative energy source

Strengthening the protection of public administration networks (particularly healthcare facilities), and greater coordination between the intelligence services and the police. The government’s plans to tackle the cyber emergency. The Home Secretary acts as a link between Crosetto and Mantovano. And within the ruling coalition, there are those who are once again casting doubt on the possibility that Salvini might replace him, given the scepticism surrounding the involvement of Russian hackers.

Sixteen months after shaking Milan to its core with a massive investigation – which led to the entire city being dragged through the mud, the unjust arrest of six people and the suspension of work at dozens of building sites – the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office has decided to request the dismissal of all investigations, including that of Mayor Sala.

The ‘textbook war’ is a distinctly Italian phenomenon, featuring controversies, motions and accusations of indoctrination that shift their focus with every season. But it is possible to recount the present in the style of Gramsci without resorting to handing out leaflets at school

Vannacci’s party account in the region governed by Occhiuto posted a card denouncing the “white streaks that linger for hours, spread out and criss-cross. They are not the clouds we remember from our childhood”. However, a few hours later the post was deleted.

The centre-right senator is leaving the party led by Antonio Tajani and joining the Carroccio. The group now comprises 30 senators

Valditara is calling on the Apulian publisher to withdraw the textbook which accuses the government of “implementing measures that undermine civil liberties and promoting deportation schemes”. Antonello Giannelli: “It is up to individual teachers to decide which book to use. Simply don’t buy it.”