Sophia Loren to receive award from Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The Italian actress Sophia Loren, who will celebrate her 87th birthday, days before, will receive the inaugural ‘Visionary Award’ from the Academy’s new museum.
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American tourist dies after fall from hotel balcony
A 43-year-old American tourist dies after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Portofino. He was there on holiday with his wife. The man, according to reconstruction, tried to lower himself to the ground after getting stuck on the terrace.
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USA to open its borders to EU and UK travellers
Yesterday, the United States announced it will open its borders to travellers from EU and UK. There is no firm date but early November was mentioned. Other banned countries will also be allowed entry via air.
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Italvolley – European Champions
Italy is the new European champion of volleyball after its men’s team beat Slovenia 3-2 in Katowice. This is the first championship win since 2005.
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On this day in history: Constantine wins Battle of Chrysopolis
On 18th September 324AD, the two roman emperors – Constantine I and Licinius – fought in the Battle of Chrysopolis.
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Loggerhead turtles hatch on north Adriatic coast
Loggerhead turtles hatch in Veneto. Eggs laid on a sandy beach in the northern Italy province by a loggerhead sea turtle have hatched. Scientists describe the event as “exceptional”, possibly brought on by global heating.
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Draghi sounds the ecological alarm in Athens
The prime minister’s ecological alarm in Athens: “The warming is likely to increase by three degrees, we risk catastrophic consequences.”
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Italy first EU country to make Green Pass mandatory for all workers
On Thursday, the Italian government announced sweeping changes to work rules with a new decree. The Green Pass will become mandatory for all workers from 15 October.
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Turin International Book Fair, 14-18 October: writers attending from all over the world
Entitled “Vita supernova”, the Turin International Book Fair is at the Lingotto from 14 to 18 October. An additional 18,000 square metres is available to avoid crowding.
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Draghi in Time top 100 influential people 2021 list
Mario Draghi appears in the Time top 100 influential people in 2021 list. This is the third time the Italian PM has appeared on it. He is the only Italian to make the list this year.
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