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Rescue operations to retrieve trapped caver in Bergamo. Image credit: AP

Work underway to rescue trapped caver

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A large-scale rescue operation is under way north-east of Bergamo to free Ottavia Piana, a trapped caver.

Protestors dump manure outside La Scala Opera House in Milan in protest against war in Gaza

La Scala Premiere Highlights Call for Peace Amid Protests

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The opening night of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino at Milan’s iconic La Scala opera house on Saturday demonstrated not only musical brilliance but also a powerful message against war and societal divisions.

Meloni with Marcvo Bucci who with the centre-right coalition held Liguria

Centre-right coalition secures Liguria

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed satisfaction on Tuesday after her centre-right coalition held Liguria in regional elections held on Sunday and Monday.

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Liguria regional election – poll puts Bucci ahead

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the Liguria regional election, turnout reached 45.94%, a drop from the 53.42% seen in the 2020 election, final figures revealed Monday. Early projections indicate centre-right candidate Marco Bucci is leading centre-left rival Andrea Orlando.

Torrential rain forecast for Liguria and Tuscany. https://pxhere.com/en/photo/877276?utm_content=shareClip&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pxhere

Children kept in school due to torrential rain

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Children were kept in school near Savona on Wednesday as widespread flooding affected the area due to torrential rain.

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Crack down on Mafia-linked ultras in Milan

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and Guardia di Finanza Crack Down on Mafia-Linked Ultras in Milan.

Toti reaches a plea bargain on corruption case

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Liguria governor Giovanni Toti has reached a plea bargain agreement with the State Attorney’s Office for a suspended sentence of two years and one month, sources revealed on Friday.

Pollux (left) and Castore (right) peaks in the Monte Rosa massif where an avalance occurred on 9th September 2024.

Avalanche on Monte Rosa massif – one dead

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An avalanche on Monte Rosa massif has left one climber dead and four others injured, according to the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue Service. The incident occurred on Monday, striking a group of eight climbers.

107-year-old arrested over murder of family

17-year-old arrested over murder of family

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 17-year-old has been arrested after confessing late Sunday to allegedly killing his parents and 12-year-old brother at their home in Paderno Dugnano, near Milan.