UK Prime Minister Meets Italian Premier in Rome
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Rome to meet Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. They will discuss tackling illegal immigration and support for Ukraine.
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On this day in history: librarian Sir Anthony Panizzi was born
Sir Anthony Panizzi, an Italian scholar and patriot, played a pivotal role in shaping the British Museum during the 19th century. Born Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi in Brescello, Italy, on 16th September 1797, he fled his homeland for political reasons and sought refuge in England.
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Spanish Steps ownership row with France
The Spanish Steps are at the centre of a diplomatic spat between Rome and Paris following a report by the French Court of Auditors.
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The Spanish Steps: A Rome Landmark
The Spanish Steps, or Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, are one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. These elegant steps, built between 1723 and 1725, connect Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti Church.
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Rome tram service suspended until 3rd November
The Rome tram service will be temporarily suspended from 16th September until 3rd November. Buses will replace the trams as the final phase of works at the Porta Maggiore tram depot begins.
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Historic Florentine villa where Queen Victoria holidayed up for sale
The historic Villa Palmieri, once a favoured holiday spot for Queen Victoria, is now on the market for over €50 million (£43 million).
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18 films vying to represent Italy at the Oscars
Eighteen Italian films are competing to represent Italy at the Oscars in the International Feature Film Award category.
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Palermo prosecutor asks for 6 years for Salvini in Open Arms case
Palermo prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for Matteo Salvini, accusing him of preventing 147 migrants from landing in Lampedusa in 2019, when he was Minister of the Interior in the Conte government. Salvini faces charges of kidnapping for his actions regarding the Spanish ship Open Arms.
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On this day in history: Ettore Bugatti born
Ettore Bugatti, born in Milan on 15th September 1881, was more than just a car designer, he was an artist, an inventor, and a perfectionist. Known for his groundbreaking luxury cars, Bugatti’s work went beyond engineering and became a symbol of automotive excellence.
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On this day in history: Dante Alighieri dies
Dante and Beatrice By Henry Holiday – http://www.earthrites.org/turfing/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Henry-Holiday-The-First-Meeting-of-Dante-and-Beatrice.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18738250
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