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man trieds to avoid vaccination with fake arm

Italian man goes out on a limb to avoid Covid vaccine

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Public transport strike called in Rome and Milan . Editorial credit: Travelling Jack / Shutterstock.com

Italy ready for public transport strike on Friday 3 December

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Gucci family call Ridley Scott film – House of Gucci – an “insulting and painful” portrayal

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Sponsored by Agostino Chigi - Loggia fresco by Raphael

On this day in History: Agostino Chigi born

November 29, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A major sponsor of artists during the Renaissance, banker Agostino Chigi was born on 29th November, 1466 in Siena.

Jannick Sinner steers Italy into Davis Cup quarter-finals. Image: Twitter

Italy into quarter-finals of the Davis Cup

November 28, 2021November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Italy confirms first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant

November 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Giorgio Armani receives Italy honour. Image: Armani twitter

Giorgio Armani decorated “Cavaliere” of Italy

November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

National Geographic green-eyed Afghan girl now in Italy

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Italy to track new Covid Omicron variant

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the ban on entry to Italy for travellers from southern African countries, Italy’s health authorities issued instructions to all regions to monitor travellers coming from countries where the Omicron variant is spreading.