Victorious Youth statue – European Court affirms Italy’s right to claim
A ruling by a European court has affirmed Italy’s rightful claim to a 2,000-year-old Greek statue currently housed at the Getty Museum in California.
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On this day in history: Death of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, in Anchiano near Vinci, Republic of Florence (Italy), passed away on May 2, 1519, in Cloux (now Clos-Lucé), France. He remains an icon of the Renaissance era.
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Italian President’s Labour Day speech
President Sergio Mattarella said he was happy that jobs were growing in Italy in a speech for Wednesday’s Labour Day in Calabria on Tuesday.
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G7 agrees to gradual elimination of coal energy
The G7 countries have committed to “gradually elimination coal-generated energy during the first half of the 2030s”.
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G7 for environment, energy and climate
The gathering of G7 environment, energy, and climate ministers commenced on Monday at Turin’s Palace of Venaria. Italy has the G7 presidency in 2024.
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Meloni to stand in European elections
Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced that she will stand as a candidate for her right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party in June’s European elections.
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Italian firm makes world’s tallest roller coaster
A firm from Vicenza in northern Italy has made the world’s tallest roller coaster, now installed at an amusement park in Ohio, USA.
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On this day in history: Palermo’s Palatine Chapel consecrated
Within the heart of Palermo, Sicily, lies a treasure trove of history and artistic splendour – the Palatine Chapel. Consecrated on Palm Sunday, April 28, 1140, this architectural marvel has unparalleled beauty and historical importance.
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Pope Francis visits Venice
Pope Francis visits Venice, meeting prisoners, young people, artists and holding mass.
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Average income in Italy 2022
If you’re of working age and looking to move to Italy, you’d be wise to double-check average income in Italy statistics. The declarations for 2023 were released by the economy ministry this week and show an average declared income of €23,650.
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