Italy steps up security at 28,000 sites
More than 28,000 sensitive targets across Italy are now under heightened security following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliation, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Monday.
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On this day: birth of artist Pietro Novelli
Pietro Novelli, widely regarded as the most important Sicilian artist of the 17th century, was born on 2nd March 1603 in Monreale, just outside Palermo.
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Sicily breaks a century-old Mondello beach concession over Mafia ties
Sicilian authorities have revoked a 116-year-old management concession for Mondello Beach after concerns emerged about links to organised crime, regional officials announced.
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Sal Da Vinci wins Sanremo 2026
Neapolitan singer-songwriter Sal Da Vinci has won the 2026 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, claiming victory on Saturday night at the Teatro Ariston with his melodic ballad Per sempre sì.
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Meloni convenes security meeting as Middle East tensions escalate
Government monitors fallout from US and Israeli strikes on Iran Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chaired a high-level security meeting at Palazzo Chigi on Saturday evening as tensions surged across the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory missile fire by Tehran.
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Private healthcare and care home workers call national strike
Italy’s major trade unions have declared a national strike of private healthcare workers and staff in residential care homes (RSA) for 17 April 2026, amid stalled negotiations over the renewal of sector-wide labour contracts covering around 300,000 employees, union leaders said on Friday.
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On This Day: birth of Luisa Sanfelice
Luisa Sanfelice, the aristocrat executed after the fall of the Parthenopean Republic, was born on 28th February 1764 in Naples.
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Milan tram derailed killing at least 2 people
A Milan tram derailed on Friday afternoon killing at least two people and injuring around 40 others. It is one of the city’s most serious public transport accidents in recent years, authorities say.
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Sanremo Music Festival garners 58% of viewers on first night
The 76th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival opened with an average audience of 9.6 million viewers on Tuesday night. It captured 58% of the television share, according to overnight figures.
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Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer
Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways has confirmed the launch of a new “Large Pet Friendly” service. It will allow dogs weighing up to 30kg to travel in the aircraft cabin on domestic flights from summer 2026.
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