Recurring miracle of liquefaction of St Gennaro’s blood occurred yesterday
The blood of Naples’ patron St Gennaro liquefied at the city’s cathedral on Thursday evening. This is seen as a good omen by Neapolitans.
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Uffizi displays Renaissance maps of Tuscany for first time in 20 years
The first large-scale maps of Tuscany are back on display in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. They have been out of the public gaze for over 20 years.
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US returns $10m of stolen antiquities to Italy
An investigation into artefacts looted from Italy since the 1980s uncovers stolen antiquities valued at around $10million. Among the pieces was a statue unwittingly bought by Kim Kardashian West.
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Italy extends state of emergency to 31 March 2022
On Tuesday night, the Italian government extended the nation’s emergency powers until 31st March, 2022. The state of emergency was due to expire at the end of this year.
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A Council of Ministers could extend the state of emergency to 31st March
Tomorrow there could be a Council of Ministers (CDM) to decide on an extension of the state of emergency to March 31st. Mario Draghi wishes to send a clear signal regarding pandemic priorities.
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Death toll rises to seven confirmed following Sicily blast
Rescuers on Sicily pulled four more bodies from the rubble of buildings which collapsed following an explosion on Saturday. The death toll has risen to seven confirmed following the Sicily blast.
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Three dead and six missing after explosion on Sicily
Three people died and six are missing after an explosion on Sicily caused multiple residential buildings to collapse on Sunday. Two women were recovered alive.
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Milan and Rome – the two worst cities for expats in the world
According to the Expat City Ranking 2021 by InterNations, two of the worst cities for expats worldwide are in Italy. Rome props up the table with Milan only one place ahead of it. So why did they score so poorly?
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Church apologises over Bishop’s ‘outburst’ regarding Santa Claus
A bishop in Sicily wrecks Christmas for children say parents. He stunned the congregation, including many small children, by saying Santa Claus is not real. He was focusing on the historical person St. Nicholas.
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Berlusconi aims for Italian presidency
Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister whose behaviour and personality divides the population, is bidding for the Italian presidency. Ill health, scandals and his advanced age are not deterring the politician and businessman from pursuing his dream.
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