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ENI plant rexplostion. (image credit: Eugenio Giani/Facebook)

Two dead, three missing after ENI plant explosion

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two people have died, nine others are injured, and three remain missing following an explosion at an Eni plant near Florence.

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.

Vasari Corridor from the Uffizi as seen from the Ponte Vecchio Credit: Wikipedia

The Vasari Corridor in Florence to Reopen

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vasari Corridor, which links the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti is to reopen to the public on 21 December following an extensive restoration. The reopening marks the end of an 11-million-euro renovation project, initiated in 2022. The 700-metre stretch from the Uffizi to Boboli Gardens is the section available to the public.

Exterior of the Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome Credit: Orient Express

Orient Express La Minerva: Iconic hotel opens in the heart of Rome

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s hotel scene has gained a dazzling addition with the debut of Orient Express La Minerva, a luxury property that redefines elegance in the Eternal City. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed Franco-Mexican architect and interior designer Hugo Toro, this meticulously restored gem combines the timeless allure of Orient Express with the soul of Rome.

René Benko Credit: Georg Hochmuth | Afp | Getty Images

Italian arrest warrant for Austrian Tycoon René Benko

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Villa Farnesina 17th century fresco. Credit: Villa Farnesina

Hidden Frescoes Discovered at Villa Farnesina

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An electrician performing routine maintenance at Villa Farnesina in Rome stumbled upon a remarkable hidden treasure: vibrant 17th-century frescoes attributed to Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his pupils, Girolamo Troppa and François Simonot.

Ca' Dario exterior from the Grand Canal Venice

Venice’s ‘Cursed’ Ca’ Dario Withdrawn from Market

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Salvini at Messina Strait Bridge presentation. The CGIL is calling on the EC to block the Messina Bridge project. The project received final governmental approval on 6th August 2025

Messina Strait Bridge Project Updated to €13.5 Billion

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The planned bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy across the Messina Strait now has an updated cost of €13.5 billion.

Palazzo Guiccioli home to Museo Byron e del Risorgimento Photograph: Emanuele Rambaldi

Palazzo Guiccioli Becomes Museum Honouring Byron and Risorgimento

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

The Basilica of Madonna della Salute which is celebrated every year in a festival, seen at sunset

On this day in history: Festival of Madonna della Salute, Venice

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.