Born on 17th January 1472, Guidobaldo I della Rovere was a pivotal figure in Italian Renaissance politics. He became the Duke of Urbino in 1482, succeeding his father, Federico III da Montefeltro, a renowned military leader and patron of the arts.
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A major archaeological discovery has been made at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. According to the Pompeii archaeological site, a large and sophisticated thermal bath complex has been uncovered, linked to a private town house in block 10 of the Regio IX area. This significant find was reported by the BBC.
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Rome’s Anglo American Bookshop, a cherished institution for the English-speaking community in the capital for over 70 years, has closed its doors permanently this week.
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A wave of bad weather, featuring heavy rain and strong winds, is expected to last until the weekend, particularly affecting the south. Despite this, temperatures are rising.
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Tripadvisor released its 2025 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations earlier this week. Two Italian cities made the top ten, with London taking top spot.
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Matteo Berrettini is out of the Australian Open 2025. The world No. 34 was defeated in four sets by Denmark’s Holger Rune (world No. 13).
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In a bid to ensure transparency and fairness in the digital age, Italy’s government unveiled a draft law on Tuesday aimed at curbing fake reviews in the hospitality sector, Reuters reported.
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The “Report on the State of Rights in Italy” was presented yesterday morning at the Chamber of Deputies. This report, conceived and edited by A Buon Diritto Onlus, chaired by Luigi Manconi, has been published annually since 2014 with support from the Waldensian Church.
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On Wednesday, Italy and Lufthansa finalised an agreement that sees the German airline acquiring a minority stake in ITA Airways. The state-owned airline, which succeeded Alitalia, will now operate under Lufthansa’s management.
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The family of Alberto Trentini, an Italian NGO worker arrested by Venezuelan authorities on November 15, has called on the Italian government to take urgent diplomatic action for his release.
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