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On this day in history: Giuseppe Volpi born in Venice

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

On this day in history: St Peter’s Basilica Rome consecrated

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

murders in Emilia-Romagna Police arrest 9 over Hamas funding

Family murders in Emilia-Romagna: three crimes in three days

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Turin Film Festival to open with full capacity

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

‘Mamma of Tiramisù’ dies in Veneto

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Maxi-trial in Italy results in conviction of 70 ’Ndrangheta suspects

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

New discovery at Pompeii in the Civita Giuliana villa

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new discovery at Pompeii is the Room of the Slaves at Civita Giuliana in the suburban villa. Linked to the earlier discovery of the ceremonial chariot and stable, it gives context to the servant’s quarters.

Trieste: Covid hotspot after anti-Green Pass protests

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Trieste became the centre of protests following the introduction of stringent work rules last month. Anti-Green Pass protesters – both vaccine sceptics and dock workers – marched through the city and staged sit-ins. Now the city has seen a spike in positive cases.

Lazio fans banned from upcoming Marseille match

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In what appears to be a retaliatory reaction to Italy banning Marseille supporters from the first leg on 21st October, the French interior ministry bans Lazio fans from this Thursday’s match.

Italy says goodbye to the father of Tiramisù

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

“Il papà di Tiramisù”, Ado Campeol, has died aged 93. Owner of the Alle Beccherie restaurant in Treviso, where the famous dessert was invented in 1969.