North-west Italy: News archives in English - Page 11 of 13

A glimpse of Turin

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The unified Italy’s first capital and the current capital of the Piedmont region, Turin has a long history and a beautiful heart.

Three workers killed by crane collapse in Turin

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The restoration of the Aquilonare Sacristy of the Milan Cathedral is complete. It took three years, succeeding despite restrictions and the economic impact of the pandemic.

Turin Film Festival to open with full capacity

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

This year’s Turin Film Festival (TFF) is to have 100% audiences. It is the first such in-person full capacity since the pandemic started, organisers said Tuesday.

Israeli court rules cable car survivor must be returned to family in Italy

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Israeli court ruled today (Monday, 25th October) Eitan Biran must be returned to his paternal family in Italy after his grandfather took him to Israel illegally. Eitan was the sole survivor of the Mottarone crash that killed fourteen including his parents and brother.

Truffle season – it’s time to hunt for the white gold

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Truffles are the apex of Italy’s gastronomy and autumn is the peak time for truffle hunting and cooking. The white truffle is particularly prized and one of the most expensive foods in the world.

Eight dead after light plane crashed into Milan office building

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A single-engined plane crashed into the side of an empty two-storey office building in a Milan suburb on Sunday, killing everyone onboard.

Portofino where an American tourist dies falling from balcony

American tourist dies after fall from hotel balcony

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 43-year-old American tourist dies after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Portofino. He was there on holiday with his wife. The man, according to reconstruction, tried to lower himself to the ground after getting stuck on the terrace.

Turin International Book Fair, 14-18 October: writers attending from all over the world

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Entitled “Vita supernova”, the Turin International Book Fair is at the Lingotto from 14 to 18 October. An additional 18,000 square metres is available to avoid crowding.

Another workplace fatality as man falls from scaffolding in Genoa

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A man died this morning in via Cecchi in Genoa. The 54-year-old worker fell from a scaffold while working. It is believed he was working at the height of the third floor. It is yet another workplace fatality this year.