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The discovery of the entrance to a mass grave in Friuli after World War II. Image: Wikipedia

Mattarella says ‘wall of silence’ over Foibe massacres is unforgiveable

President Sergio Mattarella on Friday denounced the “wall of silence and oblivion” that formed around the tragedy of the Foibe. On 10th February, Italy remembers the massacre of thousands of Italians by Tito’s partisans in ethnic cleansing at the end of World War II.

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New design for Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport with vineyard on the terminal roof. All images © Rafael Viñoly Architects

Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport to get rooftop vineyard

Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport is poised to make aviation history with its pioneering approach to sustainability and cultural integration. The announcement of a 19-acre rooftop vineyard, designed by the esteemed Rafael Viñoly Architects, signals a bold leap into the future of airport design.

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EU drivers Ulez fines. Image shows Audi car from France from the rear

Italian police suspected of unlawful disclosure of EU drivers’ data

Italian police are suspected of unlawfully accessing and disclosing the names and addresses of thousands of EU drivers. It is believed they shared the data with Euro Parking Collections, a company responsible for collecting Ulez penalties on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).

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