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Minister Links Sexual Violence to Immigration at Cecchettin Foundation Launch

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara has drawn criticism for comments made during the launch of the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation. He suggested that a rise in sexual violence is linked to illegal immigration.

Michele de Pascale for centre-left wins Emilia-Romagna

Centre-Left Retains Emilia-Romagna, Edges Ahead in Umbria

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left coalition has retained control of Emilia-Romagna and is on track to secure a narrow victory in Umbria. This according to exit polls and projections from regional elections held on Sunday and Monday.

Aid for Gaza being loaded onto Italian military plane. Credit: Ministry of Defence on X

Italian Charity sends 15 tonnes of aid to Gaza

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian charity, Confederazione Nazionale delle Misericordie d’Italia, has sent 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Energy costs Energy prices not going to drop soon, say Enel CEO. Credit: Getty Images

Enel: Energy prices unlikely to drop in Italy

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Enel CEO Flavio Cattaneo stated on Monday that energy prices in Italy are unlikely to decrease in the near future. He cited structural issues and the absence of nuclear power as significant factors.

Jannik Sinner wins Nitto ATP Finals 2024 Image: X.com

Sinner wins ATP Finals in Turin

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World number one Jannik Sinner made history on Sunday, becoming the first Italian to win the ATP Finals, defeating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in Turin.

Close up of Umberto I. By Fratelli Vianelli - Self-scanned, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5598431

On This Day in History: The First Attempt to Assassinate King Umberto I

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 17 November 1878, Italy’s King Umberto I narrowly survived the first attempt on his life during a visit to Naples.

Regional Elections in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Around 4.3 million Italians are heading to the polls on Sunday and Monday for regional elections in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria. These elections are set to be a significant test for both the national government and the opposition, following last month’s closely contested election in Liguria, which saw the centre-right narrowly triumph.

Surrogate motherhood for Italians will become illegal worldwide from Monday

Law criminalising surrogate motherhood comes into effect Monday

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A controversial law making surrogate motherhood a “universal crime” will come into effect in Italy on Monday, 18th November, following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Sofonisba Anguissol self-portrait excerpt

On this day in history: artist Sofonisba Anguissola dies

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 1625, Sofonisba Anguissola, one of the Renaissance’s most celebrated female painters, passed away at the age of 93 in Palermo, Sicily. Born into a noble family in Cremona in 1532, Sofonisba’s groundbreaking achievements as an artist and court figure made her a pioneering figure in the male-dominated world of Renaissance art.