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Antitrust Authority probing fashion houses Armani and Dior

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority announced it has initiated investigations into the Armani and Dior groups over allegations of worker exploitation by their suppliers.

Dynamism of a dog on a leash By Giacomo Balla - Albright–Knox Art Gallery, Public Domain, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57065167

On this day in history: Giacomo Balla, artist, born

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giacomo Balla, born on 17th July 1871, in Turin, was a seminal figure in the development of Italian Futurism, an artistic and social movement that emphasised speed, technology, youth, and the power of modernity.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro accused of corruption. Image: By Comune di Venezia - https://www.comune.venezia.it/it/content/02122021-incontriamoci-venezia-parlare-futuro-delleuropa, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=122819211

Alleged Corruption: Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is under investigation in a significant corruption probe, alongside his Transport Chief Renato Boraso and other high-ranking officials.

Warning signs in ares where tourist was attacked by bear

French tourist attacked by bear

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A French tourist has been hospitalised after being attacked by a bear in northern Italy, according to local authorities.

Italian old man, one of the population aged over 90 photo by Sergio Pani

Italian population aged over 90 to reach 1 million by 2028

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

It is projected that the Italian population aged over 90 will reach one million within the next three years.

The day-tripper entry fee to Venice will have a price structure change in 2025. Image shows small canal in Venice, by gnuckx, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Venice to increase day-tripper entry fee in 2025

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice plans to increase its day-tripper entry fee in 2025, following the introduction of a trial scheme earlier this year. The aim of the trial is to manage the influx of tourists in the lagoon city.

Charity football match between politicians and singers

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tonight in L’Aquila, a central city in Abruzzo, Italian politicians and singers will come together for a charity football match. The 33rd annual Partita del Cuore aims to raise funds for new facilities at the Bambino Gesù children’s hospital in Rome and the Ospedale San Salvatore in L’Aquila.