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Italy voices grave concern over Middle East

Italy’s Supreme Defence Council expressed “grave concern” on Friday over the escalating conflict in the Middle East following the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The council, chaired by President Sergio Mattarella, met at the Quirinal Palace in Rome to assess the international situation and the effects of the crisis across the Middle […]

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Venice Art Biennale to have dissidents projects. Image credit: Biennale

Biennale chief announces platform for dissidents

The president of the Venice Biennale has said this year’s edition will also give space to political dissidents after criticism over the decision to allow Russia to have a pavilion at the event. Pietrangelo Buttafuoco told the newspaper Il Foglio that the Biennale was preparing two initiatives aimed at highlighting voices critical of governments around […]

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