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Italy's oldest man Giuseppe Venturi, dies aged 109

Italy’s oldest man dies aged 109

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giuseppe Venturi, Italy’s oldest man at 109 years old, has died. Born the day the Titanic sank, he witnessed over a century of change in Italy.

Assisi to project Giotto frescoes on Basilica walls

Assisi to project Giotto’s Nativity Scenes onto Basilica

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the town of Assisi, Umbria, the facade of Basilica of St. Francis will display scenes from Giotto’s nativity.

Dinosaurs discovered in Italy. Image courtesy of https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02490-x#Fig2

Herd of fossilised dinosaurs uncovered in Italy

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The most complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered in Italy. It is part of a herd of 11 dinosaurs, near Trieste.

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.

Yachts on Calabria shore used for migrants crossings

Yachts are the latest tactics to bring migrants to Italian shores

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Call to protect women after another murder

Calls to protect women after ex arrested over slaying

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.