New infrastructure law, school exams start & more
The Italian government has approved a new infrastructure decree affecting schools and public works, while over 500,000 students prepare for the final stage of their high school exams. Meanwhile, travelers faced significant disruptions on high-speed rail lines today.
The government has passed the "Infrastrutture" decree, a 14-article law that allocates funds for strategic public works and introduces artificial intelligence into schools. This decree is part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), a large EU-funded investment program to modernize the country. For students and teachers, this means new resources for AI technology in classrooms and the implementation of major construction projects.
More than 527,000 students across Italy will begin their oral exams for the Maturità (high school diploma) on Tuesday, June 23. Schools are required to publish the scores from the written portions of the exam before the oral interviews begin. This is the final step for students to complete their secondary education and receive their final grade.
Commuters and travelers on the Alta Velocità (high-speed) rail network faced major delays today due to technical failures on several routes. One Italo train was stuck in a tunnel for over an hour with no air conditioning or working toilets. Travelers should check for ongoing schedule adjustments if planning to use the high-speed lines this evening.
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