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Turkish police officers stand guard outside Italian church in Istanbul

Attack on Italian church in Istanbul

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The incident at the Italian church in Istanbul took place around 11:40 (0840 GMT) at Santa Maria church in the Sariyer district.

Botticelli's painting of a woman believed to be Simonetta Vespucci

On this day in history: Simonetta Vespucci was born

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Simonetta Vespucci is thought to have been born on this day in 1453, as Simonetta Cattaneo to a Genoese family. She became the embodiment of female perfection and a muse for renowned artists in Florence during the mid-15th century.

Sinner wins Aus Open 2024. Image: extract from ATP Tour X (Twitter) post

Sinner is a Winner

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In an extraordinary comeback, Jannik Sinner fulfilled the Grand Slam promise he had long held by overcoming Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.

Photo provided by the Guardia di Finanzia accompanying press release about Chinese shadow banks

Italy uncovers Chinese shadow banks fraud

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities announced on Thursday the discovery of a tax fraud scheme involving 85 suspects and a staggering €1.7billion in false invoices. The intricate operation utilised a network of so-called Chinese shadow banks for money laundering.

Sinner is this close to winning the Aus Open 2024

Sinner into Aus Open final

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner will play his first Grand Slam final, having thwarted Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of an unprecedented 11th Aus Open title in the semifinals at Rod Laver Arena on Friday.

Sinner is in to the 2024Australian Open semi final

Sinner faces Djokovic in Australian Open semi-final

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Jannik Sinner faces 10-times Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in Friday’s semi-final. Seeded 4, Sinner has as good a chance as any to end Djokovic’s run at the tournament.

judge frees three migrants calling government decree illegitimate. Now a new deal with Albania for processing Asylum seekers is passed by Lower House.

Parliament gives green light to Albania asylum deal

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s lower chamber of parliament on Wednesday gave the green light to a unique government deal with Albania to accommodate migrants during the processing of their asylum requests.

On this day in history: Emperor Caligula assassinated

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly known as Caligula, remains one of the most notorious figures in Roman history. Caligula’s rule came to an end on 24th January 41 AD when he was assassinated.

Tajani says Red Sea mission does not need vote on same day Meloni says Italy will receive injured Palestinian children.

Italy to take in Palestinian children

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday she did not agree with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to statehood for Palestinians. She also said Italy is take in Palestinian children for treatment.

On this day in history: Marchesa Luisa Casati born

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luisa Casati, the heiress, socialite, and muse renowned for her extravagant lifestyle, outlandish dresses, and captivating allure, was born 23rd January 1881 in Milan.