Man throws away gold bars by mistake
A 57-year-old man in southern Italy sparked an unusual and high-stakes recovery operation after accidentally throwing away 20 gold bars worth around €120,000 during a routine household clean-up.
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Calls for Albanese to resign over alleged ‘anti-semitic’ remarks
Germany on Thursday joined France in calling for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories. This follows remarks in which she described Israel as “a common enemy of humanity”.
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Cabinet approve “naval blockade” for immigrants
Migrant rescue NGOs on Thursday accused the government of seeking to exclude them from search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean. This came after the cabinet approved a new anti-immigration package that includes powers to impose a so-called “naval blockade”.
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Brignone wins Super-G at Olympics
Federica Brignone said on Thursday that she had surpassed her own expectations after winning gold in the women’s Super-G at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Trade Unions stand firm on air-transport strikes
Italy’s major trade unions confirmed on Thursday that they will press ahead with nationwide air-transport strikes scheduled for 16 February and 7 March. This despite a request by the country’s strikes authority to postpone them to avoid disruption during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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A quick guide to Ferrara
Ferrara is one of Italy’s most complete Renaissance cities, its centre largely intact and shaped by human-scale design rather than modern redevelopment. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its urban layout and historic core, the city offers a blend of architecture, culture, green space and slow-paced Italian life. Our quick guide to Ferrara […]
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10 probed over Florence black cube
More than ten people are under investigation over Florence black cube building. The controversial edifice replaced the former Teatro Comunale and has drawn criticism for its impact on the historic cityscape.
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Protest against Olympics leads to clashes
Six people were arrested after clashes between police and protesters in Milan on Saturday, the opening day of the Winter Olympics. Thousands marched through the city to oppose the Games and protest wider issues, including the rising cost of living. While most demonstrators remained peaceful, some set off fireworks and threw stones, prompting police to […]
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On this day: death of Trevi Fountain architect Nicola Salvi
On 8th February 1751, Nicola Salvi, the architect forever associated with Rome’s Trevi Fountain, died while still at work on the project that would define his legacy.
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Italy top medal table after day one
Francesca Lollobrigida delivered an emotional and historic gold for Italy on the opening day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Italy start day two at the top of the medal table.
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