On this day in history: Baccio d’Agnolo born
The woodcarver, sculptor, and architect Baccio D’Agnolo, who helped shape the architectural landscape of Renaissance Florence, was born in the city on 19th May 1462.
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Italy didn’t sign EU gay rights declaration
Italy didn’t sign an EU gay rights declaration on Friday because it mirrored a bill proposed by Democratic Party (PD) MP and gay activist Alessandro Zan in upping penalties for anti-gay discrimination, sources at the family ministry said.
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President and PM condemn homotransphobia
President Sergio Mattarella blasted the “brutality” of homotransphobia on Friday in a message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
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Veneto and Lombardy hit by extreme weather
The Muson dei Sassi river in Veneto burst its banks during the evening of Thursday/Friday morning. Veneto and Lombardy have been particularly hard hit by extreme weather in the past days.
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Doubles Semi-finalists at Italian Open
Today, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini are playing for a place in the final of the women’s doubles at the Italian Open. Yesterday, Italian men’s pairing of Bolelli and Vavassori secured their semi-final place.
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Giulia Cecchettin murder – Turetta indictment due today
According to documents filed ahead of today’s for the Giulia Cecchettin murder, 21-year-old Filippo Turetta, stabbed his ex-girlfriend 75 times.
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European election debate cancelled by RAI
Rai, the state broadcaster, called off the European election debate scheduled for 23rd May. Seen as a head-to-head between Meloni and Schlein, the broadcaster said only four parties had responded to the call to debate.
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Michelangelo: Last Judgement in oil on canvas says scholar
Art scholar Amel Olivares asserts that Michelangelo painted “A small Last Judgement with Christ the Judge and other figures from the famous fresco that can be admired in the Sistine Chapel” in oil on canvas.
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ITA and Lufthansa need to do more before EC agrees merger
The latest commitments offered by ITA and Lufthansa to gain approval for their merger still fall short of satisfying the European Commission. However, there is time until the final decision on 4th July for enhancements to be made in order to receive the green light.
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Real estate sales drop 7% in 2023
According to Italian notary statistics released today, 1,030,507 real estate sales were registered in 2023. This is a fall of 7% on the previous year.
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