Leaning Tower of Pisa in “excellent health”
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in excellent health, the local heritage protection agency said on Wednesday.
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Ischia death toll rises to eight
The death toll from Saturday’s landslide on the Gulf of Naples island of Ischia rose to eight on Monday. The body of another victim, a 15-year-old boy, was recovered, as rescue workers continued the search for four people who are missing.
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2023 Budget bill set in record time says Meloni
Premier Giorgia Meloni on Monday said the 2023 budget bill set to be presented to parliament was consistent with the commitments her government had made to the Italian people.
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On this day in history: Caterina Scarpellini – astronomer – died
The astronomer Caterina Scarpellini died on 28th November 1873 in Rome. She discovered a comet in 1854 and was later awarded a medal by the Italian government for her contribution to the understanding of astronomy and other areas of science.
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Death toll rises after Ischia landslide
The death toll on the Italian island of Ischia rose to five on Sunday. At least nine people remain missing after the powerful Ischia landslide.
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Landslide in Ischia kills one, 10 missing
One person was killed and 10 more were missing on Saturday after heavy rain caused a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia.
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Names of femicide victims to be projected onto PM’s office
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday the names of 104 women murdered in Italy over the last year will be projected onto facade of Palazzo Chigi to highlight the need to stop femicide. The Rome palace is home to the premier’s office.
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Colosseum sewer dig unearths half-eaten snacks and animal remains
A new dig at the sewers of the Colosseum gives further insight into the snacks eaten, and the animals killed during shows.
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Florence duomo colours revealed
The restoration of the Florence duomo uncovered extensive traces of colour on the Virgin with Child and Adoring Angels sculptures. The restoration started in September 2021.
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Rome killer to have psychiatric test
The alleged killer of three Rome women is to have a psychiatric test based on his previous treatment for mental issues and problems with drugs. He is accused of stabbing to death two Chinese and one Colombian trans sex workers last week.
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