- Trouble for Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank in the world.1 billion euros expected from Qatar. Plan B: a government bailout
- Rome, 80 mayors from all over Europe. Vatican summit on migration, "Europe: refugees are our brothers". Also planned papal audience
- Colombia, Italy can help development: “entrepreneurs are welcome". Fashion and agriculture key sectors. President Santos in Rome soon
(News of December 9, 2016)