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Italian Capital of Culture 2026 is L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

L’Aquila is Italian Capital of Culture 2026

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Culture Minister today announced that L’Aquila will be the Italian Capital of Culture 2026.

€1million Mastroianni theft

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twenty gold statues and thirty jewels created by Umberto Mastroianni, the renowned Italian abstract sculptor of the 20th century, were stolen from an exhibit at the former residence of poet and nationalist proto-Fascist Gabriele d’Annunzio. The €1million Mastroianni theft occurred just a day before the exhibit’s scheduled closure.

Chiara Ferragni who is being investigated for fraud over Pink pandoro.

Chiara Ferragni sues L’Espresso over “Joker” cover

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni took legal action against news magazine L’Espresso on Thursday. The lawsuit stems from their decision to feature her on the cover as the villainous Joker character.

International Women’s Day 2024 – Groundbreaking Italian Women

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For International Women’s Day 2024, we look at 18 Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

Festa della Donna: Celebrating Women in Italy on 8th March 2024

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

International Women’s Day takes on a vibrant character in Italy, transforming into a national celebration known as Festa della Donna. Here’s a glimpse into how Italy will be honouring women on 8th March, 2024.

Free entry to museums for women on International Women’s Day

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, 8 March 2024, International Women’s Day, women will have free entry museums (national) and cultural sites.

Colossal Atlas Statue Rises Again After 20-Year Restoration

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A remarkable feat of archaeological reconstruction has brought a colossal Atlas statue back to life in the Valley of the Temples, Sicily.

Archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle,

Phrixus and Helle fresco discovered at Pompeii

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle, within the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

Ferragni and Fedez who may have split up,

Has Ferragni split from husband rapper Fedez?

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There has been no official confirmation from either Ferragni or her husband, but indications appear to suggest things are difficult after Fedez, 34, left the new family penthouse in Milan on Sunday.

Skeletons found in tomb under St Mark's Square in Venice

Skeletons unearthed in Venice’s Piazza San Marco

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Skeletons believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the ‘masegni’ flagstones in St Mark’s Square in Venice, says lead archaeologist Sara Bini.