Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete
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.
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Yachts are the latest tactics to bring migrants to Italian shores
A lesser-known route to Europe is increasingly being used by wealthier Afghan, Iraqi, Iranian and Kurd migrants. Entire families are paying top price for passage from Turkey aboard new or nearly new yachts that more easily avoid detection by authorities.
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Calls to protect women after ex arrested over slaying
On Sunday, the mayor of Reggio Emilia, a northern Italian city, called for stiffer laws to protect women. This a day after the death of a woman at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The ex had recently been given a plea deal for repeatedly stalking her after their breakup.
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Island of Vulcano orders partial evacuation after increased activity
The mayor of the island of Vulcano, in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, has ordered the evacuation of about 150 people. He has also banned tourists due to increased volcanic activity and gases in the area.
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On this day in history: Giuseppe Volpi born in Venice
Businessman and politician Count Giuseppe Volpi of Misurata was born on 19th November, 1877 in Venice. He brought electricity to Venice and founded the Venice Film Festival.
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On this day in history: St Peter’s Basilica Rome consecrated
On 18th November 1626, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was completed and consecrated. It replaced the fourth century Basilica constructed over what was believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter.
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Family murders in Emilia-Romagna: three crimes in three days
Today another tragedy in the province of Emilia-Romagna as husband murders wife and attempts suicide. Yesterday’s family massacre in Sassuolo leaves Italy in shock.
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Turin Film Festival to open with full capacity
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.
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‘Mamma of Tiramisù’ dies in Veneto
Just days after the death of her husband, the ‘mamma of tiramisu’ has also passed away. She created the dessert which shot to global culinary stardom.
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Maxi-trial in Italy results in conviction of 70 ’Ndrangheta suspects
Italy’s latest maxi-trial sees 350 people linked to organised crime gang ‘Ndrangheta going before the court. The biggest names are yet to stand before the magistrates.
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