An arrest warrant has been issued for René Benko, the Austrian billionaire behind the embattled Signa Group, by prosecutors in Trento. This comes amidst allegations of corruption involving business figures and public officials in Trentino–Süd Tirol, the region bordering Austria.
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The historic Ca’ Dario, famously dubbed the “cursed palace,” overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, is no longer for sale, according to the property’s current owners.
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Countess Teresa Guiccioli profoundly influenced Lord Byron, leading him to Ravenna and the magnificent Guiccioli Palace. This historic building has now been transformed into a museum dedicated to Byron and the Italian unification movement, the Risorgimento – the Museo Byron e del Risorgimento.
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The Festival of Madonna della Salute in Venice, celebrated each year on 21st November, is both a religious and historical occasion that commemorates the city’s deliverance from the plague of 1630-1631.
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Around 4.3 million Italians are heading to the polls on Sunday and Monday for regional elections in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria. These elections are set to be a significant test for both the national government and the opposition, following last month’s closely contested election in Liguria, which saw the centre-right narrowly triumph.
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Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore on Sunday accused the government of sending what he described as “300 blackshirts” to the city.
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Venice has unveiled its 2025 access fee calendar, introducing a daily charge on designated days for day-trippers visiting the Old City. The fee will apply on a total of 54 “red dot” days, an increase from 29 days in 2024.
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Dozens of floral tributes were placed on the external wall of Toyota Material Handling in Bargellino, Bologna, where two workers, Lorenzo Cubello (37) and Fabio Tosi (34), lost their lives yesterday following an explosion. Eleven others were injured, one of them seriously.
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The Emilia-Romagna region has been severely impacted by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and damage in multiple areas, including Bologna and Modena.
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Padua is renowned for its intellectual heritage and architectural splendour. While many associate it with its famous university and scientific contributions, the churches and cathedrals of Padua are equally impressive.
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