Schlein says there is an alternative to right-wing
A credible alternative to the right-wing parties exists and centre-left groups will prove it in June’s European elections, said Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein.
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General Vannacci suspended for 11 months
Italian Army General Roberto Vannacci has been suspended from duty for 11 months following the publication of his controversial bestselling book “Il Mondo al Contrario” (The World Back To Front).
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Extreme weather in Italy
The civil protection department has put parts of Veneto on red alert for extreme weather on Wednesday. A wave of torrential rain and powerful winds continues to batter much of Italy.
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Poisoned chalice for anti-mafia priest
Father Felice Palamara, a priest in southern Italy, narrowly avoided swallowing bleach after noticing an unusual odour while preparing for mass. The anti-mafia priest is an outspoken critic of the ‘Ndrangheta.
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Fedez says mental health not considered in Italy
Mental health is not properly considered in Italy, rapper Fedez told students in Turin on Tuesday. He was recounting his own recent struggles while battling cancer.
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Todde becomes first woman governor of Sardinia
On Monday, centre-left candidate Alessandra Todde declared triumph over her centre-right counterpart Paolo Truzzu, even as a few votes remained uncounted.
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On this day in history: Napoleon escapes exile from Elba
On February 26, 1815, Napoleon, accompanied by a small band of loyal followers, embarked on his daring escape from Elba.
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Messina Strait Bridge work may start this summer
Work on the controversial Messina Strait Bridge may start this summer, the CEO of the Messina Strait Company, Pietro Ciucci, said on Sunday.
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On this day in history: Birth of Giovanni Battista Morgagni
On this day in history, 25th February 1682, marked the birth of one of the most influential figures in medical history: Giovanni Battista Morgagni. Renowned as the “Father of Pathological Anatomy,” Morgagni’s groundbreaking work revolutionised our understanding of human anatomy and laid the foundation for modern medicine.
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Sardinia goes to the polls for regional elections
Sardinians are casting their votes today in crucial regional elections. The voting is often seen as a gauge for national politics.
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