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Baccio d'Agnolo engraving and a close up of his work in Santa Maria Novella church

On this day in history: Baccio d’Agnolo born

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The woodcarver, sculptor, and architect Baccio D’Agnolo, who helped shape the architectural landscape of Renaissance Florence, was born in the city on 19th May 1462.

EU gay rights declaration not signed by Italy. Image shows woman waving a pride flag

Italy didn’t sign EU gay rights declaration

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy didn’t sign an EU gay rights declaration on Friday because it mirrored a bill proposed by Democratic Party (PD) MP and gay activist Alessandro Zan in upping penalties for anti-gay discrimination, sources at the family ministry said.

Italy nneds to be against homotransphobia says President on IDAHOBIT

President and PM condemn homotransphobia

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella blasted the “brutality” of homotransphobia on Friday in a message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

extreme weather and flooding in Italy. Still image form video posted by Vigili del fuoco on Twitter/X

Veneto and Lombardy hit by extreme weather

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Muson dei Sassi river in Veneto burst its banks during the evening of Thursday/Friday morning. Veneto and Lombardy have been particularly hard hit by extreme weather in the past days.

Doubles partners Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani are in the doubles semi-finals at the Italian Open

Doubles Semi-finalists at Italian Open

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini are playing for a place in the final of the women’s doubles at the Italian Open. Yesterday, Italian men’s pairing of Bolelli and Vavassori secured their semi-final place.

Giulia Cecchettin, whose body is believed to have been found in the province of Pordenone. The confession of her murderer was revealed on TV programme Quarto Grado

Giulia Cecchettin murder – Turetta indictment due today

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to documents filed ahead of today’s for the Giulia Cecchettin murder, 21-year-old Filippo Turetta, stabbed his ex-girlfriend 75 times.

European election debate between Schlein and Meloni, both pictured, called off

European election debate cancelled by RAI

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rai, the state broadcaster, called off the European election debate scheduled for 23rd May. Seen as a head-to-head between Meloni and Schlein, the broadcaster said only four parties had responded to the call to debate.

Last Judgement of Geneva purported to be by Michelangelo

Michelangelo: Last Judgement in oil on canvas says scholar

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art scholar Amel Olivares asserts that Michelangelo painted “A small Last Judgement with Christ the Judge and other figures from the famous fresco that can be admired in the Sistine Chapel” in oil on canvas.

ITA and Lufthansa need to do more before EC agrees merger

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The latest commitments offered by ITA and Lufthansa to gain approval for their merger still fall short of satisfying the European Commission. However, there is time until the final decision on 4th July for enhancements to be made in order to receive the green light.

Real estate sales in Italy dropped 7% in 2023

Real estate sales drop 7% in 2023

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to Italian notary statistics released today, 1,030,507 real estate sales were registered in 2023. This is a fall of 7% on the previous year.