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Second day of petrol station strike called off

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fegica and Figisc Confcommercio called off the second day of a two-day petrol station strike today. It is for the benefit of the motorists, certainly not the government the unions say.

Wiretap reveals Cosa Nostra has its own constitution

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Cosa Nostra boss arrested on Tuesday says the Sicilian Mafia has a written statute.

Verona amphitheatre damaged by falling star

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The iconic Verona amphitheatre dating from Roman times, the Arena, was damaged by falling Christmas decorations on Monday.

Rail link between Rome and Milan - frecciarossa train

New high-speed rail link between Rome and Milan

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new direct rail link between Rome and Milan will start on Monday, 23rd January. It will link the two cities in under three hours.

Juventus football club hit with points penalty

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The record 36-time Italian champions, Juventus, fall from third to 10th place as a result of the points penalty. This means they could miss out on European football’s next season.

Uffizi 2022 visitors almost at 2019 levels

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Uffizi Gallery complex attracted over four million visitors in 2022. This is just short of the 2019 record visitor levels.

Second Messina Denaro hideout discovered

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police today found a second hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the Mafia superboss apprehended on Monday after 30 years on the run.

Polar cyclone hits Italy bringing the Apennines snow

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A polar cyclone has brought storms and gales to Italy, bringing much welcomed snow over the central Apennines where the ski industry has been languishing.

Mafia boss hideout found in Sicilian town of Campobello di Mazara

Mafia boss hideout found and searched

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and investigators have found the hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the mafia boss arrested yesterday after 30 years on the run.

Gina Lollobrigida has died aged 95

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sophia Loren leads tributes to Gina Lollobrigida who died aged 95. Lollobrigida was a screen siren who rivalled Loren for the title of sexiest Italian actress.