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Mona Lisa to Move as Macron Unveils Louvre Overhaul

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

French President Emmanuel Macron has described his ambitious renovation plan for the Louvre as the museum’s “new renaissance.” On Tuesday, he announced major reforms aimed at modernising the historic site, including a separate room for the Mona Lisa.

Almasri probe into Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi

Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi probe over Almasri

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she received notice of investigation over Libyan judicial police commander Najeem Osema Almasri Habish. The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants him for war crimes.

Amerigo Vespucci Prepares for Mediterranean Tour

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Navy’s renowned training ship, Amerigo Vespucci, is preparing to return home after the 33rd stage of its world tour. Currently docked in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the tall ship will soon embark on its Mediterranean tour of 14 Italian ports.

Flooding at Strada statale 35 dei Giovi caused by storms in Liguria and Tuscany

Severe Storms in Tuscany and Liguria

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, powerful storms across Tuscany and Liguria led to significant flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage.

The Italian Naval patrol boat in Shengjin. It took 49 migrants to Albania for asylum processing.

Italy Transfers Rescued Migrants to Albania

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Navy’s Cassiopea reached the Albanian port of Shengjin at 7:30 AM on Tuesday. It carried 49 migrants to Albania who were rescued over the weekend in international waters south of Sicily’s Lampedusa island.

80 year anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz - Holocaust Memorial Day

Italy marks Holocaust Memorial Day with tributes at Auschwitz

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy joined the global community yesterday to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Cavour became Prime Minister after the first parlimentary elections in Italy

On this day in history: Italy’s First Parliamentary Election

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 27 January 1861, Italians participated in their first parliamentary election as a unified nation approached reality. This significant event marked a major step in the Risorgimento, the movement to unify the fragmented states of the Italian peninsula under one nation.