Goalkeeping great Buffon retires from playing football
Gianluigi Buffon, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, announced on Wednesday that he was retiring from football.
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Government to clamp down on unfair price of flights
The government is set to clamp down on airlines’ “unfair” use of algorithms to set the price of flights. In recent months, there has been a soaring of flight prices, especially for services connecting the mainland to Sicily and Sardinia.
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“Shame” – suspension of the minimum wage bill
The Lower House on Thursday approved a motion to suspend for 60 days examination of the minimum wage bill. Opposition MPs shouted “shame” as the suspension of the minimum wage bill was approved.
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End to Citizens Income allowance for many
The right-wing Italian government is ending benefits for thousands of families and individuals deemed ‘fit to work’. The Citizens Income allowance will only be for families meeting limited criteria.
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German tourists destroy 150-year-old statue
A 150-year-old statue valued at €200,000 was broken by a group of German tourists. The statue toppled over whilst the students were taking pictures of themselves with it.
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US president of Bloomsbury publishing dies in boat accident
Adrienne Vaughan, the 45-year-old president of the US branch of the Bloomsbury publishing house, died after a collision between a speedboat and a 45-metre sailboat on Italy’s Amalfi coast.
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Pienza locals unable to sleep after bells silenced
Locals are blaming tourists for silencing the clocktower bells in Pienza, Tuscany. The bells will not toll during the hours of 10pm and 7am, after B&Bs said their guests complained.
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Business and Economy round-up: 1st August 2023
A round-up of the top business and economy news on 1st August 2023.
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UNESCO recommends Venice for World Heritage in Danger list
UNESCO recommends Venice be added to its world heritage in danger list. The organisation says the city faces “irreversible” damage from a range of threats, including the climate crisis and mass tourism. This is not the first time UNESCO has said this.
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Theatre of Nero discovered near Vatican
Archaeologists uncover remains of what they believe is the Ancient Theatre of Nero. During excavations on the west bank of the Tiber, the exceptional discovery came to light.
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