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Pier Silvio Berlusconi Hints at Political Future

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pier Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday refused to rule out a future in politics, marking a shift from past denials. The MediaForEurope CEO and son of late ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi said he had no immediate plans to enter politics but left the door open.

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Florence to ban tourist golf carts and rickshaws

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence will ban tourist golf carts, rickshaws and other “atypical vehicles” from its historic centre, the city council announced Monday. The new rules form part of the Tuscan capital’s push for sustainable tourism. They are expected to be approved by the municipal council in the coming weeks.

Bruno the sniffer dog murdered with nail-filled sausages. Image credit: Arcangelo Caressa / via Facebook

Hero sniffer dog killed by nail-filled sausages

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A decorated Italian sniffer dog has died after eating sausages laced with nails. His death prompted national outrage and condemnation from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

The Brambilla Law gives animals new legal status. Image: Getty Images

Italy enacts stricter animal protection law

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s new animal welfare law came into force on 1 July. The so-called Brambilla Law increases penalties for cruelty and grants animals new legal status.

Fatal incident halts flights at Milan Bergamo airport

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

All flights at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended for nearly two hours on Tuesday morning after a man was killed by an aircraft engine. According to Italy’s national news agency ANSA, the man was sucked into the engine of a Volotea plane preparing for take-off.

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Sommelier killed in roof collapse at Michelin restaurant

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 31-year-old woman has died after the roof collapse at a Michelin-starred restaurant in the coastal town of Terracina, south of Rome, on Monday night.

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Roman busts restore interest to Vasari Corridor

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Vasari Corridor has regained its artistic spirit with the addition of several Roman busts from the Uffizi Gallery. This brings new life to the historic walkway which has been empty since it reopened last year.

Cobolli into Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Flavio Cobolli is quietly making noise at Wimbledon. The 23-year-old from Florence advanced to his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, beating 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic in four sets: 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(3).

Milan Malpensa suffered a radar blackout on Saturday evening. A chinese man was arrested on US espionage warrant at Malpensa. Image: By Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=124379962

Chinese man arrested in Milan on US espionage warrant

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 33-year-old Chinese man was arrested at Milan Malpensa airport on July 3 on a US espionage warrant. The arrest occurred shortly after he arrived in Italy, according to sources.

Italian belly dancer Linda Martino arrested in Egypt

Italian belly dancer arrested in Egypt for ‘offending public morals’

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Egyptian-born, naturalised Italian belly dancer has been arrested in Cairo amid a renewed crackdown on the traditional art form, la Repubblica reported on Monday.