On this day in history: Birth of Giovanni Boccaccio
Giovanni Boccaccio, born on 16th June 1313 in Certaldo, Florence, is one of Italy’s greatest writers and a pivotal figure of the Renaissance.
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Italy wins opening game in defence of Euros title
Italy’s European Championship title defence got off to a disastrous start by conceding a goal just 23 seconds into their match against Albania. However, the Azzurri managed to turn things around quickly.
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Rome’s Jubilee 2025 tunnel still on track despite unearthing significant finds
Despite the discovery of significant archaeological finds, a major infrastructure project near the Vatican remains on schedule to open in time for the Jubilee 2025, Rome’s mayor announced on Friday.
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Ilaria Salis freed from detention in Hungary
Italian antifascist Ilaria Salis was freed from detention in Hungary on Friday after her recent election to the European Parliament with the Green-Left Alliance (AVS).
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G7 communiqué reportedly missing key references
In the final communiqué of the G7 summit, references to the protection of ‘gender identity and sexual orientation’ for the LGBT community, which were included in the previous G7 communiqué from Hiroshima, have reportedly been omitted. Furthermore, the lack of “abortion” in the final statement drew criticism from French President Macron.
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11 MPs suspended after brawl in Parliament
Eleven Members of Parliament (MPs) have been suspended, receiving penalties ranging from two to 15 days, following a brawl in Parliament on Wednesday.
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G7 summit underway in Puglia
The three-day 2024 G7 summit in Puglia gets under way on Thursday, with Premier Giorgia Meloni welcoming the international leaders to the resort of Borgo Egnazia.
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Italy top European Athletics Championships table
Italy concluded the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome with a historic performance, achieving their best-ever medal haul.
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Open-air literature festival in Rome
The 2024 edition of Rome’s open-air literature festival will be held at Stadio Palatino. Rome’s free international literature festival returns to the open-air setting of the Palatine Hill. It runs over five evenings from 7th-16th July.
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Schlein calls for opposition parties to be united
On Tuesday, Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein renewed her call for Italy’s opposition parties to unite in forming a credible alternative to Premier Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition. This appeal followed the PD’s strong performance in the European elections.
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