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.
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The European Commission released its autumn economic forecasts on Friday, revising its projections for Italy’s GDP growth.
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The ninth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World takes place from 16 to 22 November 2024, uniting food enthusiasts globally to celebrate Italy’s rich culinary traditions.
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Tensions flared in Turin during protests against Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government and arms sales to Israel. The student-led demonstrations left around 15 police officers in hospital.
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The Colosseum has defended a controversial agreement with Airbnb that allows the ancient amphitheatre to host gladiator-themed events.
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The State Attorney’s Offices in Palermo and Milan, along with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), have uncovered a criminal organisation linked to the Mafia and Camorra. The organisation allegedly evaded hundreds of millions in the VAT fraud, investigative sources revealed on Thursday.
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Elon Musk’s representative in Italy, Andrea Stroppa, told Sky Tg24 on Thursday that Musk spoke as a private citizen. He did not intend to interfere with Italy’s sovereignty or its institutions.
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Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that claims of unconstitutionality against the entire ‘differentiated autonomy’ law are “not founded.”
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Florence Mayor, Sara Funaro, has unveiled a ten-point plan to address overtourism and improve life for local residents. The plan, which comes into effect in 2025, includes measures aimed at reducing the impact of tourism on Florence.
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The first-ever G7 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, being held from 13th November to 15th November 2024, in Florence, is making history by dedicating an entire session to this vital sector.
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