Today's news in English

Today’s Italian news in English. The Senate approved the maxi - amendment on the budget bill with 112 votes. Final decision expected before the end of the year in the House. Super League decision. Sports Minister Andrea Abodi stated- the basic prerequisite is that there be inclusiveness of the competition.

More than 5 million workers in the trade, tourism and service industries are on strike today to protest the non-renewal of contracts that have expired on average for more than 3 years. Today the autopsy on the body of  Vanessa Ballan, the 26-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her home near Treviso. In Milan these days, volunteers from Progetto Arca offer dinners and gifts to those in need. Matteo Garrone's " Io Capitano" is on the shortlist of the 15 best international films in the running for the Oscars. Pastry shops in Italy are preparing the classic panettone for the holiday season. In Visso, il is made  with mother yeast that survived the earthquake of 2016.