Herd of fossilised dinosaurs uncovered in Italy
The most complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered in Italy. It is part of a herd of 11 dinosaurs, near Trieste.
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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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Italian man goes out on a limb to avoid Covid vaccine
An Italian anti-vaxxer tried to avoid the covid vaccine, whilst still qualifying for the Green Pass, by wearing a fake arm. He now faces charges of fraud after wearing a silicone arm after turning up for the jab in Biella.
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Italy ready for public transport strike on Friday 3 December
The UGL trade union Autoferro e Ferrovieri has called a public transport strike. It is in protest over the mandatory use of the Green Pass in Italy on public transport.
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Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete
The restoration of the Aquilonare Sacristy of the Milan Cathedral is complete. It took three years, succeeding despite restrictions and the economic impact of the pandemic.
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Gucci family call Ridley Scott film – House of Gucci – an “insulting and painful” portrayal
The Gucci heirs have criticised the film House of Gucci for depicting members of the family as “hooligans”. Lady Gaga portrays Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of having her former husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, assassinated.
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On this day in History: Agostino Chigi born
A major sponsor of artists during the Renaissance, banker Agostino Chigi was born on 29th November, 1466 in Siena.
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Italy into quarter-finals of the Davis Cup
TENNIS – Jannik Sinner steered Italy into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros.
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Italy confirms first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant
Italy on Saturday confirmed its first case of the Omicron covid-19 variant, a heavily mutated strain of the virus recently detected in southern Africa. An Italian national returning from Mozambique tested positive on arrival in Milan.
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Giorgio Armani decorated “Cavaliere” of Italy
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic today. Armani’s five-decade career sees him as one of the most recognised couturiers in the world.
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National Geographic green-eyed Afghan girl now in Italy
The National Geographic green-eyed Afghan Girl is now in Italy. She arrived as part of the evacuation of Afghans after the Taliban takeover of the country.
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