Italy considering more Covid measures over Christmas period
The Italian government is considering imposing new COVID-19 measures, following a surge of positive cases and Omicron concerns.
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Richard Rogers: Pompidou and Millennium Dome architect dies aged 88
The Italian-British architect Richard Rogers died on Saturday aged 88. He changed the London skyline with creations such as the Millennium Dome and the Cheesegrater.
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Three workers killed by crane collapse in Turin
One crane was constructing another larger crane when they collapsed on to buildings and vehicles. Three workers died as a result of the crane collapse and three further people were injured.
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Recurring miracle of liquefaction of St Gennaro’s blood occurred yesterday
The blood of Naples’ patron St Gennaro liquefied at the city’s cathedral on Thursday evening. This is seen as a good omen by Neapolitans.
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Uffizi displays Renaissance maps of Tuscany for first time in 20 years
The first large-scale maps of Tuscany are back on display in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. They have been out of the public gaze for over 20 years.
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US returns $10m of stolen antiquities to Italy
An investigation into artefacts looted from Italy since the 1980s uncovers stolen antiquities valued at around $10million. Among the pieces was a statue unwittingly bought by Kim Kardashian West.
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Italy extends state of emergency to 31 March 2022
On Tuesday night, the Italian government extended the nation’s emergency powers until 31st March, 2022. The state of emergency was due to expire at the end of this year.
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A Council of Ministers could extend the state of emergency to 31st March
Tomorrow there could be a Council of Ministers (CDM) to decide on an extension of the state of emergency to March 31st. Mario Draghi wishes to send a clear signal regarding pandemic priorities.
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Death toll rises to seven confirmed following Sicily blast
Rescuers on Sicily pulled four more bodies from the rubble of buildings which collapsed following an explosion on Saturday. The death toll has risen to seven confirmed following the Sicily blast.
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Three dead and six missing after explosion on Sicily
Three people died and six are missing after an explosion on Sicily caused multiple residential buildings to collapse on Sunday. Two women were recovered alive.
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