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Women's prison evacuated as a temporary ,mesaure following earthquakes

Women’s prison evacuated in Campi Flegrei

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the Campi Flegrei earthquakes yesterday, Campania Prisons Superintendent Lucia Castellano announced the precautionary evacuation of 140 inmates from Pozzuoli’s women’s prison. Inspections following the earthquakes that began late Monday in the Campi Flegrei volcanic caldera near Naples resulted in the evacuation of 39 families from 13 buildings in Pozzuoli on Tuesday. Additionally, Campania Prisons […]

Pandolfo Petrucci, ruler of Siena, who died on 21st May 1512.

On this day in history: Death of Pandolfo Petrucci, ruler of Siena

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pandolfo Petrucci, an influential figure in the history of Siena, dominated the political landscape of the Tuscan city from the late 15th century into the early 16th century. Born in 1452, Petrucci’s rise to power was marked by his cunning political acumen and strategic alliances, which ultimately established him as the de facto ruler of […]

Campi Flegrei - areial view shaowing the calderas nad surrounding towns.

Campi Flegrei rocked by 4.4 magnitude earthquake

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campi Flegrei, located in Italy’s southern Campania near Naples, experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Monday evening. Schools in the Campi Flegrei area will be closed on Tuesday due to the recent surge in seismic activity.

Chico Forti is greeted by PM Meloni on his return to Italy this weekend. Image: Facebook account of Giorgia Meloni

Government secures convicted murderer’s return to Italy

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Chico Forti, an Italian businessman condemned to life imprisonment in the USA for killing an Australian businessman in 1998, returned to Italy at the weekend to serve his sentence here.

Image of one of the latest Topolinos design. Image courtesy of Stellantis.

Guardia di Finanza seize Moroccan produced Topolinos

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s financial police have seized numerous Fiat Topolinos, which were found to carry the national flag despite being assembled in Morocco.

Cultural Survey places Rome outside top 5 of European Capitals for art. Image shows Rome forum with blue sky and sunlight.

Rome not in top 5 of new cultural survey of European capitals

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art, style, and architecture significantly influence our travel decisions, which is why museums, galleries, and exhibitions in Europe’s major cities constantly compete for visitors. Ubuy France, a global e-commerce platform, conducted a cultural survey identifying the top 20 European capital cities for art enthusiasts.