Nun arrested with 24 others in ‘Ndrangheta probe
A nun was arrested on Thursday with 24 others in a police operation targeting a branch of the Calabria-based ’Ndrangheta in Brescia province.
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The Vasari Corridor in Florence to Reopen
The Vasari Corridor, which links the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti is to reopen to the public on 21 December following an extensive restoration. The reopening marks the end of an 11-million-euro renovation project, initiated in 2022. The 700-metre stretch from the Uffizi to Boboli Gardens is the section available to the public.
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A glimpse at the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most significant cultural and religious landmarks in the world. Its importance lies not only in its function as a papal chapel but also in its artistic achievements, particularly the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.
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On this day in history: Pope Julius II born
Pope Julius II, born Giuliano della Rovere on 5 December 1443, was one of the most remarkable and influential pontiffs of the Renaissance.
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Renfe expands into Italy with stake in Arenaways
Spain’s national rail operator, Renfe, is set to enter the Italian market after acquiring a 33% stake in Longitude Holdings, the parent company of the Turin-based private rail operator Arenaways.
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Meloni and Orbán discuss migration in Rome meeting
Prime Ministers of Italy and Hungary, Giorgia Meloni and Viktor Orbán met in Rome on Wednesday to discuss key international issues, including the Middle East conflict, Ukraine, and irregular migration.
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Dalí features in exhibition of art seized from mafia
More than 80 pieces of art seized from criminal organisations, including pieces by Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí, are now on display at Palazzo Reale in Milan.
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Police arrest 12 in nationwide Neo-Nazi crackdown
Italy’s State Police arrested 12 individuals on Wednesday in a nationwide operation targeting the Werwolf Division, a white supremacist neo-Nazi group. The operation, led by Bologna prosecutors, also included searches of 13 homes across the country under a warrant issued by a Bologna judge.
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Orient Express La Minerva: Iconic hotel opens in the heart of Rome
Rome’s hotel scene has gained a dazzling addition with the debut of Orient Express La Minerva, a luxury property that redefines elegance in the Eternal City. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed Franco-Mexican architect and interior designer Hugo Toro, this meticulously restored gem combines the timeless allure of Orient Express with the soul of Rome.
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‘My Brilliant Friend’ makes NYT’s “TV to Love” List
The fourth and final TV adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend series has earned a spot on The New York Times‘ “TV to Love” list for 2024.
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