Venice’s ‘Cursed’ Ca’ Dario Withdrawn from Market
The historic Ca’ Dario, famously dubbed the “cursed palace,” overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, is no longer for sale, according to the property’s current owners.
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Meloni Calls for Unity Amid Double Government Split
Premier Giorgia Meloni urged her coalition partners to unite after two significant splits within her government on Wednesday.
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Mayor of Vigevano Arrested on Corruption Charges
Carabinieri police in Pavia arrested Andrea Ceffa, the 51-year-old mayor of Vigevano, on Thursday on corruption charges.
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Italy Braces for Friday’s General Strike against 2025 budget
Italy is preparing for widespread disruption on Friday as the CGIL and UIL unions stage a general strike against the 2025 budget. The strike is set to affect both public and private sectors, lasting eight hours or the full work shift.
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On this day in history: death of Roman post Horace
On this day in 8 BC, Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, passed away in Rome, leaving behind a literary legacy that has resonated through centuries. A master of lyric poetry and satire, Horace captured the complexities of Roman society, politics, and personal philosophy in verses that remain celebrated today.
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Messina Strait Bridge Project Updated to €13.5 Billion
The planned bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy across the Messina Strait now has an updated cost of €13.5 billion.
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Minerva7B: Italy’s New AI Model Unveiled
A new version of Italy’s AI response to ChatGPT, named Minerva7B, was unveiled Tuesday at Rome’s La Sapienza University.
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Banco BPM Rejects UniCredit’s Takeover Bid
Banco BPM, Italy’s third-largest lender, has rejected a €10 billion hostile takeover bid from UniCredit, the country’s second-biggest bank. Banco BPM’s board stated the offer did not reflect its true profitability or potential for value creation.
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On this day in history: birth of hotelier Charles Forte
Charles Forte, the renowned businessman and hotelier, was born on 26 November 1908 in Monforte, Italy. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and transformative contributions to the hospitality industry, Forte rose from humble beginnings to create one of the world’s most successful hotel and catering empires.
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Vatican to install Live Webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb
The Vatican will install a live webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb as part of its technological initiatives for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis will inaugurate the livestream on 2 December, allowing Catholics worldwide to view the tomb of the apostle and first pope.
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