Missing baby and grandmother in Tuscany floods
Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani announced search operations are ongoing for a woman and her five-month-old grandson in the region between Livorno and Pisa following floods.
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Filippo Turetta trial begins
The trial of Filippo Turetta, accused of the brutal murder of his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin, began in Venice on Monday.
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On this day in history: footballer Paolo Rossi born
Paolo Rossi, one of Italy’s greatest footballers, was born on 23rd September 1956. Known for his outstanding performances during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Rossi became a national hero, leading Italy to victory and earning the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer.
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Death toll rises to four after Naples building collapse
The death toll from Sunday’s collapse of a two-story apartment building in the town of Saviano, near Naples, has risen to four.
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On this day in history: birth of author Roberto Saviano
Born on 22nd September 1979, in Naples, Roberto Saviano is one of Italy’s most renowned and controversial authors. Saviano has become a global figure for his unflinching exposés of organised crime, particularly the Neapolitan Camorra.
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New H&S system for construction sites starts 1st October
The government’s new points-based licence H&S system aimed at improving workplace health and safety will come into effect on construction sites from 1st October.
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G7 Culture Declaration 2024
The 2024 G7 Culture meeting, which took place over three days, concluded in Naples on Saturday. During the event, ministers committed to protecting freedom of expression and assisting Ukraine in repairing the damage to its cultural heritage caused by the Russian invasion. The G7 Culture declaration highlighted different areas on which the countries need to […]
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Two dead, two missing after house collapses
Two young children have died, while their mother and another lady are missing after their house collapses in Saviano, near Naples. it is believed a gas explosion was the cause.
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On this day in history: artist and architect Cigoli born
Lodovico Cardi, better known as Cigoli (1559-1613), is one of Italy’s remarkable yet often overlooked figures from the late Renaissance. Born in the Tuscan town of San Miniato on 21st September 1559, he excelled not only as a painter but also as an architect.
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Climate crisis threatens economic stability – Giorgetti
Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti on Friday stressed the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis, warning of the dangers it poses to economic stability.
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