Death toll rises at Scampia
The death toll from the balcony collapse in one of the Scampia Vele, Naples, continues to rise. Patrizia Della Ragione, aged 53, passed away at Cardarelli hospital.
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Puglia wildfires force evacuation
On Wednesday, the fire brigade ordered the evacuation of a campsite and holiday village near San Felice Bay, close to Vieste in Puglia due to wildfires.
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RAI President Marinella Soldi resigns
Marinella Soldi, the President of Rai, has announced her intention to step down from her role. She communicated her decision through a letter addressed to the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, indicating that her resignation will take effect on August 10, 2024.
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On this day in history: King Victor Emmanuel I born
Victor Emmanuel I, born on 24th July, 1759, was a significant figure in the history of the Kingdom of Sardinia. His reign, which lasted from 1802 until his abdication in 1821, was marked by considerable challenges and notable events that shaped the future of the Sardinian kingdom and its territories.
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Boat Accident Claims the Life of Count Marco Celio Passi
Venice – Count Marco Celio Passi, 44, lost his life when his boat crashed into a mooring post, known locally as a briccola, in the lagoon. The accident occurred at night in front of the island of Giudecca.
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Guardia di Finanzia seize €121million from Amazon
The Economic and Financial Police Unit of the Gdf of Milan has executed an emergency precautionary seizure of approximately €121 million for tax fraud against the Italian branch of Amazon.
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Tragedy Strikes Scampia: Balcony Collapse Claims Lives
Yesterday evening, a devastating incident occurred in the Scampia district of Naples. A balcony collapse at the “Vela Celeste” led to the deaths of a man and a woman, with thirteen others injured, including two two-year-olds. All involved were members of the same family.
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Catania airport closed due to ash from Etna
Flights serving Catania airport in Sicily were halted on Tuesday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna.
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Ottavania and Spagna metro stations in Rome closed until autumn
Two of Rome’s busiest metro stations on the A line are closed this summer for renovation ahead of the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025.
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Court of Cassation overturns life term for femicide convict
Incredibly, the Court of Cassation has overturned the life term sentence of a man convicted of femicide as it didn’t take into account the attenuating circumstances of COVID period. Lorena Quaranta was strangled to death in March 2020.
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