Dating site fined over GDPR failure
The Privacy Guarantor has imposed a fine of €200,000 on the operator of a popular online dating site for breaching the personal data of approximately 1 million users.
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Author: Deborah Cater
Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience.
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Taurianova officially announced Italian Book Capital 2024
The Calabrian town of Taurianova is the Italian Book Capital for 2024, announced the Culture Ministry.
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Valentine’s Day will cost Italians an average €85 each
According to a survey released today, Italians are expected to spend an average of €85 per person on Valentine’s Day this year. Despite the economic challenges, there will be fewer gifts exchanged but more romantic dinners enjoyed.
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Airbnb to collect local tourist taxes in Italy
Airbnb announces it will collect and remit local tourist taxes where they apply in Italy according to the new law which comes into effect on 15th February.
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On this day in history: Artist Michelangelo Cerquozzi born
Michelangelo Cerquozzi, often dubbed ‘Michelangelo delle Battaglie’ for his prowess in depicting battle scenes, was a celebrated Italian Baroque painter born on February 12th, 1602, in Rome.
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Man kills wife and two children
Giovanni Barreca and two other individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Barreca’s wife and two children. Prosecutors are investigating possible links to a sect or religious fanaticism.
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Jogger mauled to death by three dogs
Tragedy struck Sunday morning in Manziana, on the outskirts of Rome, where 39-year-old Paolo Pasqualini was discovered lifeless in the city woods. The jogger was mauled to death by three Rottweilers.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
11th February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Established by the United Nations General Assembly it advocates for full and equal access to participation in scientific research.
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Angelina Mango wins Sanremo Festival 2024
Angelina Mango was proclaimed the winner of the 74th Sanremo Song Festival early on Sunday, triumphing with a track called La Noia (boredom).
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Guede under “special surveillance”
In a verdict delivered on Friday, a Rome court mandated that Rudy Guede, must undergo a year-long “special surveillance” regime due to alleged mistreatment of his former girlfriend. The 36-year-old Ivorian national was convicted of the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia.
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