Defence Minister Guido Crosetto emphasised the importance of impartiality among magistrates when addressing the House on Friday. This follows a controversy sparked by his assertion that a left-wing faction within the judiciary poses a significant threat to Italy’s right-wing government.
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On Thursday, Italian lawmakers sanctioned a government decree permitting the placement of teenage migrants, aged 16 or 17, in adult reception centres, while also granting enhanced powers to the police to verify the accuracy of migrants’ claimed ages.
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Research.com released the 2nd edition of their annual online Ranking of Best Female Scientists in theWorld. Italy has 4 scientists recognised in the top 100, and a further 22 in the top 1,000 in the world.
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Veronica Gambara, born on November 30th 1485, was a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance, celebrated for her contributions as a poet, political thinker, and patron of the arts. Born in Pralboino, near Brescia, Gambara became a central figure in the intellectual and cultural circles of her time.
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A painting by Sandro Botticelli, missing from Italian art records for over 50 years, has been rediscovered in a family home near Naples. The 15th-century artwork, valued at around €100million, was originally housed in a church in Santa Maria la Carità before being entrusted to a local family.
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The Sicilian sea urchin, a key ingredient in the island’s famed spaghetti ai ricci di mare dish, is dwindling in local waters. Urgent calls for conservation measures are being sounded as the local dish could push the creature to extinction.
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Italy’s rich cultural heritage, comprising over 4,000 museums, nearly 300 archaeological sites and parks, 570 monuments, monumental complexes, and 55 UNESCO sites, takes centre stage in the 2024 Roots Tourism project.
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Filippo Turetta, currently under investigation for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin, was scheduled to confer with his lawyer on Monday. The Turetta interrogation by the judge is scheduled for 10 am on Tuesday.
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Explore the best Christmas markets in Italy for 2023, where the festive spirit blends seamlessly with the country’s rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. Italy, known for its delectable cuisine, homemade pasta, and exquisite wines, transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season.
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Giorgio Cini, the influential figure behind a major cultural institution on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, was born on this day in 1918 in Rome. He was the eldest child of Vittorio Cini and the celebrated silent movie actress Lyda Borelli.
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