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Va6tican merch being shown for first time

Vatican merch for 2025 Jubilee

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For the 2025 Jubilee, the Holy See has entered into the realm of merchandising, introducing an official pilgrim backpack. The official Vatican merch will be available through a number of sites.

Vittorio Sgarbi who is accused of the theft of a painting

Junior Culture Minister investigated over theft of painting

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A junior culture minister faces investigation over theft of a painting. The allegations are that a 17th-century painting in his possession was stolen from a castle over a decade ago. Vittorio Sgarbi, a prominent art critic, is also accused of altering the painting to conceal its true origins.

Elly Schlein calls for disbanding of neofascist groups after Acca Larentia demnstration on Sunday

Why is Meloni silent over Acca Larentia fascist salute?

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opposition Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein expressed her disappointment on Wednesday, stating that Premier Giorgia Meloni’s silence regarding the fascist salutes during Sunday’s commemoration for the 1978 Acca Larentia killings in Rome was “troubling.”

Lufthansa concessions made to EC over ITA Airways deal

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, German carrier Lufthansa acknowledged it has made concessions to the European Commission (EC) in an effort to secure approval for its proposed acquisition of a 41% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.

Interior Minister also condemns fascist salutes at Senate Committe hearing on intolerance

Further condemnation of fascist salutes at Senate Commission hearing

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi expressed strong condemnation on Tuesday for the fascist salutes made by approximately a thousand participants during a commemorative ceremony on Sunday.

Acca Larentia commemoration at which the fascist salute was seen

No place for fascist salute in Europe

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ignazio La Russa, the Speaker of the Senate, has once again stirred controversy. This time he said that making Fascist salutes may not always be considered a crime. The EPP has strongly condemned the salute saying it has no place in Europe.

Chiara Ferragni who is being investigated for fraud over Pink pandoro.

Ferragni under investigation for fraud

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Chiara Ferragni is under investigation for aggravated fraud as part of the ongoing inquiry led by the Milan Prosecutor’s Office, focusing on the ‘Pink Christmas’ pandoro produced by the Piedmontese company Balocco.

Zurich and Singapore - world's most expensive cities

The world’s most expensive cities

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The cost-of-living crisis which started in 2022 may have slowed slightly but western Europe accounts for 4 of the top 10 world’s most expensive cities. Milan is Italy’s highest placed city with a ranking of 80.

Two killed in Formazza Valley avalanche

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two hikers lost their lives in a midday avalanche that occurred in the Formazza Valley of Piedmont. The avalanche occurred near Lake Toggia at an altitude of 2,200 meters, close to the Swiss border.

On this day in history: Pope Gregory XIII born

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 7th January 1502, one of the most influential figures in the history of timekeeping was born – Pope Gregory XIII. His contributions to the world extend beyond the confines of religious leadership, as he played a pivotal role in reforming the calendar system.