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Extreme weather in Italy

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The civil protection department has put parts of Veneto on red alert for extreme weather on Wednesday. A wave of torrential rain and powerful winds continues to batter much of Italy.

Anti-mafia priest Father Felice Palamara. Image: Facebook

Poisoned chalice for anti-mafia priest

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Father Felice Palamara, a priest in southern Italy, narrowly avoided swallowing bleach after noticing an unusual odour while preparing for mass. The anti-mafia priest is an outspoken critic of the ‘Ndrangheta.

Fedez says mental health is not given proper consideration in Italy

Fedez says mental health not considered in Italy

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mental health is not properly considered in Italy, rapper Fedez told students in Turin on Tuesday. He was recounting his own recent struggles while battling cancer.

Todde becomes first woman governor of Sardinia

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, centre-left candidate Alessandra Todde declared triumph over her centre-right counterpart Paolo Truzzu, even as a few votes remained uncounted.

On this day in history: Napoleon escapes exile from Elba

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On February 26, 1815, Napoleon, accompanied by a small band of loyal followers, embarked on his daring escape from Elba.

Artist's impression of Messina Strait bridge project. Stretto di Messina - Original publication: Stretto di Messina Immediate source: Video e foto del Ponte legal rejection

Messina Strait Bridge work may start this summer

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Work on the controversial Messina Strait Bridge may start this summer, the CEO of the Messina Strait Company, Pietro Ciucci, said on Sunday.

On this day in history: Birth of Giovanni Battista Morgagni

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in history, 25th February 1682, marked the birth of one of the most influential figures in medical history: Giovanni Battista Morgagni. Renowned as the “Father of Pathological Anatomy,” Morgagni’s groundbreaking work revolutionised our understanding of human anatomy and laid the foundation for modern medicine.