Police use of batons on Friday splits Italian politics
During pro-Palestine demonstrations in Pisa and Florence on Friday, police resorted to force. Footage shows police beating protestors over the head with batons.
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Has Ferragni split from husband rapper Fedez?
There has been no official confirmation from either Ferragni or her husband, but indications appear to suggest things are difficult after Fedez, 34, left the new family penthouse in Milan on Sunday.
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Skeletons unearthed in Venice’s Piazza San Marco
Skeletons believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the ‘masegni’ flagstones in St Mark’s Square in Venice, says lead archaeologist Sara Bini.
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Salvini’s two-term limit proposal rejected by Senate committee
Parliament is sovereign and will decide on a proposal by the League party to scrap the two-term limit for regional governors rejected by a Senate committee, party secretary and deputy premier Matteo Salvini said on Thursday.
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Italy Bans Smartphones and Tablets in Classrooms Even for Teaching
Italy to extend and reinforce the ban on smartphones in Italian classrooms, even for teaching purposes.
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The Secret Italian Catacombs
Artwork in te Catacombs of Saint Priscilla
Image courtesy of turismo roma
Free entrance to Rome’s catacombs on Day of the Catacombs
Mark your calendars for 2nd March 2024. Rome’s ancient catacombs, silent witnesses to the city’s early Christian community, will once again open their doors for free on the 7th Day of the Catacombs.
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Italy Gripped by Environmental Crisis
A blanket of smog hangs over Milan, reservoirs stand empty in Sicily, and wine production plummets in Piedmont, just a snapshot of the environmental crisis gripping Italy.
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Easier Access to Amalfi Coast: New Flights Take Off This Summer
For years, reaching the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy meant navigating winding roads and crowded trains. But pack your bags for a smoother journey – the region is about to get its “own” airport.
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Amalfi Coast: Top 10 Experiences in 2026 (with Easier Access!)
The Amalfi Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a jewel of southern Italy, where rugged cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and colourful villages cling impossibly to hillsides. But what awaits you once you arrive? Here are the top 10 experiences on the Amalfi Coast in 2026.
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