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Death toll rises to four in Naples building collapse

Death toll rises to four after Naples building collapse

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death toll from Sunday’s collapse of a two-story apartment building in the town of Saviano, near Naples, has risen to four.

Roberto Saviano tells Salvini, shame on you at defamation trial

On this day in history: birth of author Roberto Saviano

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 22nd September 1979, in Naples, Roberto Saviano is one of Italy’s most renowned and controversial authors. Saviano has become a global figure for his unflinching exposés of organised crime, particularly the Neapolitan Camorra.

H&S system for Construction sites to come into force on 1st October. Credit: Bannafarsai_Stock / Shutterstock. Investigation into US Consulate site construction

New H&S system for construction sites starts 1st October

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government’s new points-based licence H&S system aimed at improving workplace health and safety will come into effect on construction sites from 1st October.

G7 Culture Declaration 2024

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2024 G7 Culture meeting, which took place over three days, concluded in Naples on Saturday. During the event, ministers committed to protecting freedom of expression and assisting Ukraine in repairing the damage to its cultural heritage caused by the Russian invasion. The G7 Culture declaration highlighted different areas on which the countries need to […]

House collapses in Saviano, near Naples. Photo credit: Vigili del fuoco on X

Two dead, two missing after house collapses

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two young children have died, while their mother and another lady are missing after their house collapses in Saviano, near Naples. it is believed a gas explosion was the cause.

Ecce Homo by Cigoli De Cigoli - Web Gallery of Art: Imagen Info about artwork, Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=575845

On this day in history: artist and architect Cigoli born

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lodovico Cardi, better known as Cigoli (1559-1613), is one of Italy’s remarkable yet often overlooked figures from the late Renaissance. Born in the Tuscan town of San Miniato on 21st September 1559, he excelled not only as a painter but also as an architect.