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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died, aged 95. He stood down almost a decade ago because of ailing health.

Exhibition on Etruscan Spina starts in Ferrara

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara is hosting an exhibition ‘Spina etrusca. Un grande porto nel Mediterraneo” (Etruscan Spina. A great port in the Mediterranean).

Italian politicians mourn death of Franco Frattini

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The former Italian foreign minister and current president of the Council of State, Franco Frattini, died Saturday at the age of 65.

Italian tourism made a huge comeback in 2022 but still not at pre-Covid levels

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian tourism ‘”roared back” in 2022 but not to pre-COVID levels’, ISTAT said on Friday. The first nine months were positive, but accommodation levels were still down on 2019 figures.

Young Italians killed near Stuttgart – uncle arrested

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

German police are trying to piece together the motive as two young Italians are killed near Stuttgart. It is believed the woman’s uncle is responsible for their murders.

Palermo man arrested for killing an Italian couple in UK

Palermo man arrested for murder in UK

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British police said on 23rd December that a man arrested for killing an Italian couple living in the UK came from Palermo and has mental health issues. The couple were killed with a hammer.

Bologna from the air - the city is now a United Nations University hub

Bologna now one of the UN University hubs

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian city of Bologna is to be the latest location for the new United Nations University. It will monitor and manage changes in the human habitat.

Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ISTAT have provided the list of the most popular Italian baby names in 2021. Whilst there are regional differences, the most popular names remain largely unchanged from previous years.