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MEP Donato whose husband died in mysterious circumstances over the weekend

Don’t speculate over my husband’s death – MEP Donato

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

MEP Francesco Donato appealed to the media and public to stop speculating over her husband’s death. The politician’s husband was found dead over the weekend in his SUV.

Gaza after Israel air strike. Italy is resuming fund for Palestinian refugees. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Italy resumes funding for Palestinian refugees

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today, Italy said it would resume funding for Palestinian refugees after a visit from the Palestinian Prime Minister.

Dante, whom two Muslim students have been exmpted from studying.

Teacher exempts Muslim students from studying Dante

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A middle school teacher in the northern city of Treviso has exempted two Muslim students from studying Dante. The teacher cited that it is a religious work conflicting with their Islamic faith, local dailies reported Friday. This decision has sparked a major controversy on integration and an alleged affront to Italian culture.

Portrait of a Halberdier, 1528–1530, oil on canvas, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Engraving of Pontormo from Vasari's book.

On this day in history: Birth of artist Jacopo Carucci da Pontormo

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jacopo Carucci, better known as Pontormo, was born on May 24, 1494, in the small Tuscan village of Pontorme. The artist played a crucial role in the development of Mannerism.

Palermo where assets were frozen over EU Funds Fraud De Xerones - Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1613555

Italy freezes assets over EU funds fraud

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Palermo judge freezes assets of individuals and companies suspected of EU funds fraud. The freezing order totalled over €15million.

The new Metro Line C will run under the Forum in Rome. Google Street View popular cultural site.

Rome’s Metro Line C under Colesseum and Forum at critical juncture

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The project to extend Rome’s Metro Line C under ancient Roman ruins and through Rome’s historic centre has advanced to a crucial stage. Engineers have started the construction of an 85-metre deep retaining wall surrounding the main station at Piazza Venezia.