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Statue of late astrophysicist Margherita Hack

Milan honours astrophysicist Margherita Hack with statue

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Late astrophysicist Margherita Hack has become the first woman to have a public statue in Milan erected in her honour.

Mother admits killing daughter and faking kidnap

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 23-year-old Sicilian mother confessed to killing her five-year-old daughter and falsely claiming she had been abducted for ransom.

Parmesan cheese, one of the fake 'Italian' foods

Fake ‘Made in Italy’ food products has global turnover of €120billion

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The global turnover of fake ‘Italian’ food products has risen to an annual €120 billion, Coldiretti farmers group said Monday. The most cloned culinary goods include Parmigiano and Grana Padano cheeses.

Berrettini is Stuttgart Open champion in 2022

Berrettini clinches Stuttgart Open title

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini capped his return to the tour following hand surgery with his sixth tour title. He beat Scotland’s Andy Murray in three sets at the Stuttgart Open.

Stuttgart Open finalist Matteo Berrettini of Italy

Matteo Berrettini in Stuttgart Open Final

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini’s return from hand surgery could not have been written better. He is into the final of the Stuttgart Open where he will face a resurgent Andy Murray.

Missing helicopter found at crash site on Mount Cusna

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The helicopter which went missing on Thursday has been found. It had crashed on Mount Cusna. There were no survivors.

stradivarius violin up for auction. Credit: Henry Nicholls/Reuters

Rare inlaid Stradivari violin up for auction

June 10, 2022June 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A rare 1679 violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari is up for auction next month. The Stradivarius could fetch over €10million.

Facemasks no longer compulsory from 15th June

Facemasks no longer required from 15th June

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As of June 15th, Covid facemasks will no longer be compulsory in Italy. They are also not compulsory at local elections on Sunday.

Missing helicopter - search resumes today

Helicopter missing in northern Italy with seven on board

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, a search started for a missing helicopter carrying seven people which disappeared from the radar after taking off from Capannori Lucca Tassignano airport in Lucca. The search resumes today.

Italy allows charity rescue ships to dock

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two charity rescue ships that had been waiting for days to disembark were given permission to dock after one of them issued an ultimatum. There were over 430 on board the two vessels.