Ernesto Maria Ruffini, Director of Italy’s Inland Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate), announced his resignation, citing what he describes as the “demonisation” of the tax authority by politicians.
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The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) has criticised conditions in Italy’s pre-removal centres (CPRs). A report published on Friday highlighted poor treatment and detention conditions for foreign nationals held in these facilities.
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The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum, has long been a source of historical intrigue. Traditionally dated to 24 August based on the writings of Pliny the Younger, this timeline has been questioned over the years, with some scholars proposing a later autumn date.
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Italy’s regional administrative court (TAR) of Lazio has overturned a government order reducing a planned 24-hour transport strike to just four hours. The ruling, issued on Thursday afternoon, favours the USB union, which had appealed against the restriction.
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For over three decades, the editors of Condé Nast Traveler have curated their annual Gold List, a dreamy compendium of hotels and cruises that transcend mere accommodation. These, the editors say, are places that ignite passion, become stories to tell, and are recommended to friends as destinations where magic happens.
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Virgin Galactic, the US-based space tourism company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, announced plans to explore establishing a new base in Italy. The move could pave the way for suborbital flights for European tourists, marking a significant milestone in the growing space tourism sector.
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On 13 December 1608, the Church of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro in Siracusa, Sicily unveiled Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s The Burial of St Lucy. This poignant masterpiece, commissioned to honour Syracuse’s patron saint, is a striking example of the artist’s mature style, blending realism, raw emotion, and dramatic chiaroscuro.
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On 12 December 1969, one of the most shocking events in modern Italian history occurred – the Piazza Fontana bombing. This devastating attack marked the beginning of a turbulent period in Italy, characterised by political strife, violence, and social unrest.
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Italy’s Supreme Cassation Court has approved a referendum to completely repeal the government’s controversial ‘differentiated autonomy’ law. The recently introduced law allows regions to request greater control over the tax revenues collected within their territories.
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A 24-hour general strike will proceed on Friday, 13 December 2024, although the related transport strike has been reduced to just four hours. The decision comes after an order from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, as confirmed by Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) on Wednesday.
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