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Historic Florentine villa where Queen Victoria holidayed up for sale

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Villa Palmieri, once a favoured holiday spot for Queen Victoria, is now on the market for over €50 million (£43 million).

Battlefield, one fo the films being considered for Italy's submission to the Oscars 2025.

18 films vying to represent Italy at the Oscars

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eighteen Italian films are competing to represent Italy at the Oscars in the International Feature Film Award category.

Palermo prosecutor asks for 6 years for Salvini in Open Arms case

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Palermo prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for Matteo Salvini, accusing him of preventing 147 migrants from landing in Lampedusa in 2019, when he was Minister of the Interior in the Conte government. Salvini faces charges of kidnapping for his actions regarding the Spanish ship Open Arms.

Ettore Bugatti who started the Bugatti car company.

On this day in history: Ettore Bugatti born

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ettore Bugatti, born in Milan on 15th September 1881, was more than just a car designer, he was an artist, an inventor, and a perfectionist. Known for his groundbreaking luxury cars, Bugatti’s work went beyond engineering and became a symbol of automotive excellence.

Dante Alighieri - his The Divine Comedy will float among the stars. Image: Editorial credit: Bill Perry / Shutterstock.com

On this day in history: Dante Alighieri dies

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Dante and Beatrice By Henry Holiday – http://www.earthrites.org/turfing/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Henry-Holiday-The-First-Meeting-of-Dante-and-Beatrice.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18738250

Toti reaches a plea bargain on corruption case

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Liguria governor Giovanni Toti has reached a plea bargain agreement with the State Attorney’s Office for a suspended sentence of two years and one month, sources revealed on Friday.

431,000 school dropouts in 2023. Credit: Shutterstock

431,000 young people drop out of school early

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the new year begins, many young Italians are already leaving their school days behind them. According to a study conducted by CGIA based on Eurostat and Istat data, 431,000 people aged 18 to 24 are school dropouts.

Vobo Valentia hospital where the army will guard medical staff. There have been attacks on medical staff across southern Italy.

Army to guard medical staff in Calabrian hospital

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian army will guard medical staff at a hospital in Vibo Valentia, Calabria, following a series of attacks on doctors and nurses across southern Italy.

Mario Draghi who questions the EU's AI Act. Image: Getty Images

Draghi report questions AI laws in the EU

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mario Draghi, former Italian premier and European central banker, presented a report this week outlining Europe’s urgent need for a new industrial strategy to tackle an existential challenge. His report was critical on the EU’s stance regarding AI.

Cannabis light to be banned. Image shows cannabis leaves and CBD product

Lower House approves move to ban sale of ‘cannabis light’

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Lower House approved a measure on Thursday in the government’s security bill that bans the sale of ‘cannabis light’. This includes hemp flowers and products containing a minimal level of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana that causes a high.