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Moretto painting damaged by accident

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Renaissance painting by Moretto da Brescia was damaged when a visitor tripped and fell against it at the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia. The accident occurred during an exhibition showcasing Renaissance works.

Gorizia - one half of the European Capital of Culture 2025. Image Credit: Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Gorizia and Nova Gorica: First Cross-Border European Capital of Culture 2025

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and Slovenia’s presidents attended official ceremonies on Saturday to inaugurate the European Capital of Culture 2025, jointly held by Gorizia and Nova Gorica.

Still from video showing desecration of St Peter's altar

St Peter’s High Altar desecrated

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 40-year-old man of Romanian nationality desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican by climbing onto it and toppling six bronze candelabras, each dating back to 1865 and valued at €30,000. He then began removing the linen altar cloth before being swiftly detained by Vatican security personnel.

Caffe Pedrocchi where some of the Padua uprising took place in 1848.

On this day in history: Padua uprising

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 8th February 1848, the streets of Padua became the site of an uprising against Austrian rule, as students and ordinary citizens fought side by side in a bid to challenge the occupying forces.

Engraved tile found covering tomb 64, thought to be anccient warrior's tomb

Ancient Warrior’s Tomb Discovered in Padula

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 5 February, officials announced the discovery of an ancient burial site in Padula, Campania. The find includes 19 tombs dating back to the 4th century BC, one of which is believed to belong to a warrior.

Salvini claims the hacking software is not in his area of expertise

Salvini Suggests Spyware Scandal May Involve Intelligence Services Clash

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday that the alleged use of Paragon Solutions’ ‘Graphite’ military-grade hacking software to spy on activists and journalists, including in Italy, could be due to internal tensions within the nation’s intelligence services. However, he emphasised that this was not his area of expertise.

Foiba de Basovizza memorial. Credit: Dans, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Vandalism at Basovizza Foiba Memorial Condemned

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Saturday condemned the vandalism of the Basovizza Foiba memorial near Trieste, calling it an offence to the entire nation.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Getty Images

King Charles III to visit Italy

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are preparing to host actor Stanley Tucci for an exclusive dinner at their Highgrove residence this Friday. The event, which will include prominent figures such as Italian ambassador Inigo Lambertini, serves as a precursor to the royal couple’s confirmed state visit to Italy.

Brussels-Venice Night Train Blocked at Italian Border

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The maiden voyage of the European Sleeper night train from Brussels to Venice was unexpectedly halted at the Italian border, forcing passengers to transfer to another train to complete their journey.