Giulia Cecchettin: autopsy complete, funeral on Tuesday
The funeral of Giulia Cecchettin will take place in Padua on Tuesday. This is according to epigraphs posted Saturday morning in Vigonovo, Giulia’s nearby home town.
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Turetta to arrive in Veneto on Saturday
Filippo Turetta, currently under investigation for the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin on November 11, will be placed in solitary confinement at Venice prison. The 22-year-old biomedical engineering student at Padua University will be subject to 24-hour surveillance, as a precautionary measure for his own safety and to prevent self-harm.
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Venice entry fee dates 2024 revealed
Venice entry fee dates for 2024 were revealed today. The fees commence on 25th April, a public holiday in Italy. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed on Thursday that the fee would exclusively apply to tourists on day trips, exempting those staying overnight in Venice.
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Two-year-old migrant girl dies as boat sinks off Lampedusa
Eight people are missing and a two-year-old migrant girl dies after a boat sinks in waters off Lampedusa. Forty-two people were successfully rescued.
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Body found may be that of missing woman Cecchettin
A body found by firefighters near Barcis in the northern province of Pordenone on Saturday morning is in all likelihood that of Giulia Cecchettin. The young woman went missing in Veneto last weekend along with her ex-boyfriend Filippo Turetta, Venice prosecutor Bruno Cherchi said.
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The Food of Italy: Central Italy and Porchetta
Italy, a haven for food lovers, has a meaty gem in its culinary repertoire – Porchetta. This traditional Italian dish, rooted in central Italy, captures the essence of slow-roasted simplicity and aromatic seasonings, making it a favourite among those who appreciate the beauty of unpretentious yet flavourful cuisine.
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Circus lion escaped onto streets before being recaptured
Yesterday, in the coastal town of Ladispoli, a circus lion escaped, reigniting the debate on the use of wild animals in entertainment.
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30,000 Bronze coins found off Sardinia coast
A diver’s chance discovery of a metallic object near Sardinia’s coast has led to the remarkable find of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.
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Storms and flooding in Italy see people isolated
Tuscany has been particularly badly hit by the storms and flooding over the last few days. Roughly 5,000 people in the Tuscan town of Campi Bisenzio are still isolated by flood waters.
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On this day in history: Florence hit by floods six centuries apart
On 4th November, Florence was hit by floods. Bizarrely, the two worst floods the city suffered occurred on the same day some 633 years apart, in 1333 and 1966.
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