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Trajan’s Baths open to the public on Rome’s Oppian Hill

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Trajan’s Baths open to the public on Rome’s Oppian Hill

The ruins of Emperor Trajan’s Baths have opened to visitors on Rome’s Oppian Hill. A restored underground gallery on the Oppian Hill reveals the largest mosaic ever found in the city and a fresco using perspective seven centuries before Brunelleschi.

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Giovanni Brusca claims mafia wanted to blame left for bombing campaign MartinezEsc21, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Mafia considered blaming the Left for 1992-93 bombing campaign

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mafia considered blaming the Left for 1992-93 bombing campaign

Former Cosa Nostra boss tells Milan court the Sicilian Mafia considered pinning its bombing campaign on the political Left as a favour to Silvio Berlusconi. He claims a veiled threat of further attacks was sent if he failed to help.

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Off-grid family assigned new social worker

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Off-grid family assigned new social worker

According to reports, Giuseppina Tittaferrante takes over the case of the British-Australian couple and their three children, known as the ‘family of the woods’. The Abruzzo Order of Social Workers opens proceedings against their previous social worker who removed the children from their off-grid family.

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Italian politicians split sharply over AfD Saxony-Anhalt win

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian politicians split sharply over AfD Saxony-Anhalt win

Deputy premiers Tajani and Salvini take opposing views on the regional election victory in Germany of far-right party AfD. Opposition figures warn of a wider European reckoning.

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Balsamic vinegar of Modena

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Balsamic vinegar of Modena

We look at the history of balsamic vinegar and how a centuries-old Este court tradition became one of Italy’s most fiercely protected culinary exports.

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On this day: birth of Francesco I d’Este – Duke of Modena

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day: birth of Francesco I d’Este – Duke of Modena

Francesco 1 d’Este was a warrior-duke who survived plague, played both sides of the Thirty Years’ War, and left Modena one of Italy’s finest baroque palaces.

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Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

Hospitals warn that scheduled surgery could be postponed as stocks of O positive blood run critically low nationwide.

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On this day: birth of philosopher Giacomo Zabarella

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day: birth of philosopher Giacomo Zabarella

Giacomo Zabarella, the leading figure of Renaissance Aristotelianism, was born on 5th September 1533 in Padua, in Veneto. The Renaissance scholar’s mastery of Greek allowed him to champion what he believed was the true meaning of Aristotle’s ideas.

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Claudia Di Pasquale named new co-host of Rai's Report after Ranucci's removal

Claudia Di Pasquale named new co-host of Rai’s Report

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Claudia Di Pasquale named new co-host of Rai’s Report

Veteran journalist Claudia Di Pasquale steps in alongside Daniele Piervincenzi following Giulia Presutti’s withdrawal to present Report. Sigfrido Ranucci fights to reclaim the show he says he was forced out of.

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Roberto Vannacci speaking with press after the launch of his Futuro Nazionale, far-right party. Military prosecutors are looking into NF membership by serving members of the armed forces

Prosecutors open checks into military in Vannacci’s National Future

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Prosecutors open checks into military in Vannacci’s National Future

Rome inquiry follows a complaint from the Military Union and reports linking party leader Roberto Vannacci to Russian influence operations.

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Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
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Births at post-war low in 2025

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The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

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