Draghi and Pope speak on environment ahead of COP-26
Both the Pope and Italy’s Prime Minister Draghi spoke about the environment ahead of the COP-26 in Glasgow (31st October – 12th November).
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106 Italians arrested on Tenerife for money laundering and other crimes
In a joint operation with the Polizia di Stato of Italy and EUROPOL, the Spanish National Police dealt a severe blow to the Italian mafia with the arrest of 106 people in the south of Tenerife. The arrests were made last week.
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Abortion and euthanasia key topics in Italy and San Marino
On Sunday, the people of San Marino voted to decriminalise abortion. The Yes vote received 77.28% of the vote. Petition for referendum on euthanasia in Italy has a million signatures already. In the Vatican City, the Pope decried abortion and euthanasia as being part of a culture of waste and death.
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Italy are world patisserie champions
Italy are the new world patisserie champions having beaten a strong field at the 2021 edition of the Pastry World Cup (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie).
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The Japanese mosquito invades Italy and is more resistant than the “tiger”
The third most invasive mosquito in the world is conquering the north of Italy. The Japanese mosquito arrived in north-eastern Italy and adapts to urban environments.
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Richard Gere to testify against Salvini in migrant case
Richard Gere is to testify against nationalist League party leader Matteo Salvini. The former interior minister is accused of ‘abducting’ some 150 rescued migrants on board a ship operated by Spanish NGO Open Arms. It was part of his closed-ports policy in August 2019.
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Italy recognises Covishield vaccine
The Indian Embassy in Rome announced on Friday that Italy now recognises Covishield as a valid vaccine against Covid. This means anyone who has received the vaccine is now eligible for the Green Pass.
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Iconic Ferrero Rocher range now in eco-designed box
Good news for Ferrero Rocher lovers who also consider the environment. The iconic chocolate range now comes in a recyclable box.
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Will wild boar swing the vote for Rome Mayor?
As Romans go to the polls to elect a new mayor of Rome, wild boar have put the current incumbent in a prickly position. Virginia Raggi says the animals are being used against here and puts the blame squarely on the region of Lazio.
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Terence Hill leaves Don Matteo after 20 years
Veteran actor Terence Hill is leaving the long-running television series Don Matteo. He has played the lead role for more than 20 years.
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