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Mafia Boss Denaro’s sister sentenced to 14 years in prison

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian court handed a 14-year prison sentence to Rosalia Messina Denaro, sister of the infamous Sicilian crime boss Matteo Messina Denaro, for mafia association.

Milan Malpensa airport now renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

Milan Malpensa renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan Malpensa airport is renamed after the late former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, despite significant public opposition, the Italian transport ministry confirmed on Thursday.

Liguria Governor Giovanni Toti. Image: EFE

Liguria Governor to remain under house arrest

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A court in Genoa on Thursday denied Liguria Governor Giovanni Toti’s request to be released from house arrest.

jasmine Paolini (pictured) took her place in the Wimbledon final beating Donna Vekic in three sets

Paolini into the Wimbledon final

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a semi-final match worthy of the final itself, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini emerged victorious after 2 hours and 51 minutes of play. She beat Donna Vekic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (8) to book her place in the Wimbledon final.

Lorenzo Musetti into the semi-finals of Wimbledon

Musetti Rallies to Defeat Fritz in Five-Set Thriller

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian No. 25 Seed Musetti will face Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semi-final having beaten American Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

Lavazza espresso coffee prices will remain high

Coffee prices will rise even higher – Giuseppe Lavazza

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The price of coffee is expected to remain “very high” and is unlikely to decrease until mid-next year due to severe supply chain pressures, according to the Italian coffee company Lavazza.

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio who wants a dialogue with judiciary

Lower House passes Nordio justice reform bill

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, the Lower House definitively approved a bill proposed by Justice Minister Carlo Nordio to reform Italy’s criminal justice system. The results were 199 votes in favour, 102 against, and no abstentions.

On this day in history: death of Eleonora di Garzia di Toledo

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Duchess Eleonora of Toledo with her son Giovanni . Agnolo Bronzino , 1545

Jaan Roose of Estonia broke a new world record on Wednesday

Estonian slackline athlete crosses Strait of Messina

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three-time world champion slackliner Jaan Roose of Estonia broke a new world record on Wednesday by walking across the Messina Strait on a slackline tightrope.

Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian woman through to wimbledon singles final. Image: Wimbledon on X

Paolini through to semis, Sinner out of Wimbledon

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. World no.1 Jannik Sinner lost in five sets to Russian Medvedev after receiving medical attention for a dizzy spell during the third set. Lorenzo Musetti faces American Taylor Fritz in the quarters later today.