In early 2019, the authorities of Sambuca, a small rural town in Sicily, launched a plan to combat depopulation by selling old and abandoned houses for 1 euro (approximately R$ 6.4). The initiative required new owners to renovate the properties within three years. The '1 euro houses' gained international media attention, resulting in offers from around the world. Initially, 16 properties were auctioned to foreigners, and since then, over 40 houses have been sold at regular prices. The strategy has been successful, with the town attracting a diverse group of international owners, including writers, journalists, actors, and politicians. Other towns in Italy and abroad have adopted similar measures to tackle rural depopulation.

The article reports on the COVID-19 situation in Italy as of March 23, with a total of 59,138 confirmed cases. It highlights the efforts of Dr. Rodolfo Ferrari, who is stationed at a triage structure outside the Hospital S. Maria della Scaletta. Dr. Ferrari is responsible for taking samples from individuals to test for the virus. Those who test negative are allowed to return home, while positive cases are admitted to the hospital. This process is crucial in preventing the hospital from becoming overwhelmed, as it is already at full capacity.

The article explores the cultural debate in France over the naming of a popular chocolate pastry, known as 'pain au chocolat' in Paris and 'chocolatine' in south-west France. This debate has reached the French Parliament, highlighting the strong regional identities and cultural significance attached to food names.