Migration & Borders: Italy is set to formalize EU-funded migrant return centers based on the Albania model, with a preliminary list of possible host countries reportedly including Armenia (alongside several African states and others), as Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi prepares to present the plan to EU leaders. Travel Rules for EU Citizens: Despite confusion online, Spaniards can still enter Italy as usual; the renewed checks target arrivals from Spain to spot non-EU nationals who may have moved onward, not a blanket ban on Spanish free movement. Citizenship Court Ruling: Italy’s top court overturned a key “minor issue” restriction on citizenship by descent, reopening the path to Italian passports for many diaspora descendants. Defense & Security: Italy is moving to define a national military cyber domain in a new legal framework, clarifying civilian vs military responsibilities. Economy & Industry: New car registrations in Italy rose 3.9% year-on-year in July, while Chinese brands gained ground and Tesla’s sales plunged. Tech & Business: Bending Spoons agreed to buy Airtable for $1.285bn in its first acquisition since its Nasdaq debut. Energy & Water: Drought is worsening in the Po basin, pushing manufacturers toward recycling while water shortages persist. Sports & Culture: AC Milan’s new coach Ruben Amorim vowed to honor Franco Baresi’s legacy; and Italy’s heatwave alerts remain widespread across major cities.