Main draws for the Italian Open
Qualifying rounds for the tennis Italian Open is underway today. However, the main draw will be without world number 2 Jannik Sinner, who is injured.
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Largest ever Turin Book Fair starts this week
The Turin International Book Fair is back from Thursday, May 9, to Monday, May 13. It features nearly 2,000 events at Lingotto and 650 more scattered throughout the area.
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On this day in history: Expedition of the Thousand
On this day in 1860, the Expedition of the Thousand (Spedizione dei Mille) commenced, marking a significant chapter in Italy’s unification under the leadership of the soldier and revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.
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Bersaglieri rally in Ascoli Piceno
The 71st edition of the Bersaglieri rally took place in Ascoli Piceno today. The Bersaglieri are part of the Italian army which date originally to 1836. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Ascoli Piceno during the national Bersaglieri rally. Greeted warmly by Mayor Marco Fioravanti in Piazza del Popolo, she paused to engage with locals, exchanging […]
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Venice takes over €700,000 in first 8 days of charge
In the eight days since the implementation of the Venice charge for day-trippers, the city has already amassed the projected revenue for the entire three-month duration of the trial initiative.
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Santanchè “not an embarrassment” to government says Tajani
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, stated Friday the government felt no embarrassment amidst opposition demands for Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè to resign.
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Press Freedom report – Italy drops five places
Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day, and Reporters Sans Frontieres released a report on the positions of the world’s country. Italy has dropped five slots to 46th with the case of press agency AGI, set to be sold to League MP and right-wing newspaper proprietor Antonio Angelucci, cited as one of the reasons.
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No Italian soldier to die in Macron’s name says Salvini
Salvini asserts that no Italian soldier will ever sacrifice their life in the name of French President Emmanuel Macron. This follows Macron’s suggestion that Western troops might intervene in Ukraine if necessary.
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Clashes in Naples over Vannacci’s book
There were clashes in Naples between police forces clad in riot gear and approximately thirty young protestors, today. The demonstration was sparked by the presence of Roberto Vannacci, a prominent figure associated with the right-wing League Party, who was in the city for an event.
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Italy to return to nuclear power
On Thursday, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto announced the government’s intention to enact legislation facilitating Italy’s return to nuclear power by the end of the current parliamentary term.
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