Never censor books says Mattarella
Books should never be silenced, President Sergio Mattarella said today marking the centenary of the birth of Catholic priest and great educator of the poor Don Lorenzo Milani.
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Vatican condemns eco-vandalism
The Vatican has condemned so-called eco-vandalism, the act of targeting cultural heritage, in a document on tourism.
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Lufthansa to buy 41% of ITA Airways
Lufthansa is to buy 41% of ITA Airways via a 325-million-euro capital increase, the German carrier said on Thursday. It reached an agreement with the Italian economy ministry to acquire a minority stake.
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€6billion from EU to protect Italy against natural disasters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU-funded post-Covid National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) includes six billion euros to reduce Italy’s exposure to natural disasters, such as floods and landslides.
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Video of police beating transsexual goes viral
A video went viral in Italy showing Milan police beating a transsexual using truncheons and pepper spray. Parents had called the police saying she was bothering children at the school gates.
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Natural disasters – Protecting Italy must be a priority
Shoring up Italy against natural disasters must be a priority for the government, Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said today. In a briefing to parliament on last week’s flooding and landslide emergency in Emilia Romagna he said a national plan is needed.
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On this day in history: Savonarola dies
On the morning of 23rd May 1498, the Dominican friar Savonarola was executed in Piazza della Signoria, Florence. He had been found guilty of heresy.
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Two-billion-euro emergency package for Emilia-Romagna & Marche
PM Giorgia Meloni said today her cabinet approved a two-billion-euro decree with an emergency package for the areas of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. The regions were hit by last week’s devastating floods that claimed 14 lives and caused huge damage to the local economy and infrastructure.
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Former ASPI exec knew of Morandi bridge collapse risk
A former executive for highways company ASPI told the Morandi bridge trial he knew there was a risk of collapse years before it happened. The incident claimed 43 lives in Genoa on August 14, 2018.
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aleXsandro Palombo mural shows Schlein and Meloni naked and pregnant
A new work by contemporary pop artist and activist aleXsandro Palombo appeared in Milan on Monday. It portrays Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Democratic Party (PD) Secretary Elly Schlein naked and pregnant. It is a contribution to the ongoing surrogacy debate in Italy.
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