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Tourist returns ‘cursed’ pumice stones to Pompeii

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A tourist has returned ‘cursed’ pumice stones, which she attributes to her breast cancer diagnosis, to Pompeii.

Ceiling collapse at wedding reception, 6 seriously injured

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ceiling collapse of an old convent in Pistoia, where a wedding reception was taking place, left six people seriously injured and a further 29 taken to hospital.

Monte Compatri Pantano metro station. A boy was killed in the station's car park

Boy,14, killed at Rome metro station

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ivan Alexandru, a 14-year-old Romanian boy, killed at Pantano metro station on the outskirts of Rome last night, was shot.

Justice Minister Nordio who has decided not to extradite priest to Argentina

Italy refuses to extradite priest to Argentina

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Justice Minister has declined Argentina’s request to extradite a priest accused of crimes against humanity during the country’s military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s.

Sicilian uprising. Palermo revolt of 1848

On this day in history: Sicilian uprising of 1848

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

The year 1848 marked a period of profound political upheaval across Europe, with revolutionary fervour spreading like wildfire. In the heart of this movement was the Sicilian uprising on 12th January 1848, a momentous event that played a crucial role in the broader context of Italian unification.

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.