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Banco BPM Rejects UniCredit’s Takeover Bid

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Banco BPM, Italy’s third-largest lender, has rejected a €10 billion hostile takeover bid from UniCredit, the country’s second-biggest bank. Banco BPM’s board stated the offer did not reflect its true profitability or potential for value creation.

On this day in history: birth of hotelier Charles Forte

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Charles Forte, the renowned businessman and hotelier, was born on 26 November 1908 in Monforte, Italy. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and transformative contributions to the hospitality industry, Forte rose from humble beginnings to create one of the world’s most successful hotel and catering empires.

Technology reaches the Vatican with live webcam and a cartoon mascot, also available as a meme. Pic: Grzegorz Galazka/SIPA/Shutterstock

Vatican to install Live Webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican will install a live webcam at St. Peter’s Tomb as part of its technological initiatives for the Jubilee Year 2025. Pope Francis will inaugurate the livestream on 2 December, allowing Catholics worldwide to view the tomb of the apostle and first pope.

UniCredit launches bid for Banco BPM

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UniCredit announced on Monday that it has launched an all-share offer for rival Banco BPM, valued at €10.09 billion.

Palazzo Guiccioli home to Museo Byron e del Risorgimento Photograph: Emanuele Rambaldi

Palazzo Guiccioli Becomes Museum Honouring Byron and Risorgimento

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Countess Teresa Guiccioli profoundly influenced Lord Byron, leading him to Ravenna and the magnificent Guiccioli Palace. This historic building has now been transformed into a museum dedicated to Byron and the Italian unification movement, the Risorgimento – the Museo Byron e del Risorgimento.

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President Mattarella: “Gender-Based Violence Remains an Ongoing Emergency”

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella has expressed deep concern over the persistent issue of gender-based violence, describing it as an alarming and ongoing emergency.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

25th November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The day highlights a grim reality: violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights violations globally.

M5S vote for Conte reforms

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 5-Star Movement (M5S) has voted to change its two-term limit for elected representatives. The results were announced during a ‘constituent assembly’ held to discuss reforms proposed by leader Giuseppe Conte.

Italian tennis secires double team victories

What a week for Italian tennis

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tennis achieved an extraordinary double triumph last week as both the women’s and men’s teams claimed prestigious team trophies. Competing in Malaga, Spain, the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup victories marked a historic milestone for Italian tennis. Italian Women Win Billie Jean King Cup Jasmine Paolini described her victory as a “dream” […]

Violence against women protests

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Violence against women remains a pervasive issue, yet many incidents go unreported due to widespread stigma, fear, and silence. On Saturday, protests were held across Italy.