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A 38-year-old man from Maniago, in the Friuli region, has died after being taken ill at the Oktoberfest in Munich. Local media, including outlets in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, are reporting on the death, which has drawn attention back home as details about the circumstances remain limited.
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Police in Pordenone pursued a driver who sped off upon spotting officers, leading to a chase through the city centre before the suspect was caught. Local outlet Messaggero Veneto reported the incident, which drew attention from residents concerned about reckless driving in the historic downtown area. No injuries have been reported so far.
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Italy is restoring 4 October, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, as a national public holiday. With the date falling on a Saturday in 2025, many workers stand to gain extra pay, and Corriere della Sera reports on how much salaries increase for those entitled to the allowance. The move has drawn wide attention as it is the first new public holiday added to the Italian calendar in decades.