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Highway agency ANAS searched by finance police

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan finance police conducted search operations on Thursday at the offices of highway agency ANAS in Milan and Rome. The searches are part of a corruption and auction-rigging investigation led by Milan prosecutors.

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Microsoft to invest billions in Italy

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, Premier Giorgia Meloni met with Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, at Palazzo Chigi to discuss the company’s latest investment plans in Italy. Microsoft has committed to a €4.3 billion initiative aimed at expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next two years.

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On this day in history: Carlo Borromeo born

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carlo Borromeo, born on 2nd October 1538, was one of the most influential figures of the Catholic Reformation and remains a revered saint in the Catholic Church.

Swine fever affecting pork production in northern Italy. çImage: Italian Landrace pigs. By Whgler - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55868565

Swine fever threatens prosciutto production

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

African swine fever is posing a serious threat to Italy’s pork industry, which is worth €20 billion and renowned for producing prosciutto and cured sausages.

Cancelled on departure board. Italy faces many travel strikes in October 2024

More travel strikes across Italy in October

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Travellers and commuters in Italy face significant disruption throughout October. This is due to a series of planned travel strikes affecting air, trains, and local public transport.

Roma Termini station where there is major train disruption following a blackout

Train disruption as Rome stations face blackout

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of passengers were stranded, and dozens of trains faced delays and cancellations on Wednesday morning following a technical issue in Rome. The train disruption will have severe knock-on effects.

Italy and Switzerland to redraw Alpine border. Image: Matterhorn. Photo by Christian Marohn: https://www.pexels.com/photo/view-of-the-matterhorn-in-swiss-alps-18861249/

Italy and Switzerland to redraw border

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and Switzerland are set to adjust part of their shared Alpine border due to the shifting of glaciers.

The Culture Minister with influencer Boccia. The minister admits to an affair with her. Image: Instagram of Boccia

Sangiuliano clarifies his complaint against former lover

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prosecutors questioned former Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano for four hours on Monday. They are investigating his complaint against his former lover and ex-consultant, Maria Rosaria Boccia, according to judicial sources.

On this day in history: ballerina Pierina Legnani born

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pierina Legnani, born on 30th September 1863, in Milan, is remembered as one of the most influential figures in ballet history. Her legacy as a prima ballerina assoluta – a rare title bestowed only on the most exceptional dancers – reflects her extraordinary talent, grace, and profound dedication to the art form.

Picasso painting discovered on Capri authenticated

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An alleged Pablo Picasso painting, discovered in a villa on the island of Capri 50 years ago, has now been confirmed as an authentic work, according to a report by Il Giorno on Monday.