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strega prize 2024 won by Donatella Di Pietrantonio. Image: Instagram

Di Pietrantonio wins Strega Prize 2024

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Donatella Di Pietrantonio was announced overnight as the winner of the 2024 Strega Prize, Italy’s top literary award, for her novel ‘L’Età Fragile’ (The Fragile Age).

Ferragni ordered to pay €1.2million over Easter Egg endorsement

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Antitrust Authority announced Friday it has ordered two companies associated with businesswoman and fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to pay at least €1.2million over three years to the children’s charity ‘I Bambini delle Fate.’

Etna eruption July 2024. Screengrab YouTube/AP

Etna eruption closes Catania airport

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The SAC agency operating Catania airport closed its airspace early on Friday due to ash in the atmosphere caused by Mount Etna eruption. Meanwhile, the Sicilian Island of Stromboli is on red alert because of volcanic activity there.

Fabio Fognini into third round of Wimbledon 2024

Fognini causes Wimbledon upset, Sinner edges Berrettini

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Veteran tennis player Fabio Fognini defeated Norwegian Caspar Ruud in four sets to move into the third round of Wimbledon. Later the same day, the all-Italian match saw Sinner defeat Berrettini, also in four sets.

Surrogacy as a universal crime bill progresses through the Senate

‘Surrogacy universal crime’ bill moves through Senate

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A bill proposing to make surrogacy a universal crime advanced in the Senate on Wednesday.

Lufthansa ITA Airways deal depends on routes

EC approves ITA-Lufthansa merger

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission announced Wednesday its approval of the planned ITA-Lufthansa merger.

Cogne. Image courtesy of https://aosta-valley.co.uk/

Helicopter tourists to Cogne – Tourism Minister

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Last week, the mountain resort of Cogne was cut-off following heavy rain which caused landslides. The Italian Tourism Minister has said they government would helicopter tourists to the resort to save the season.

Ulisse Stacchini nad his creation, Milano Centrale railway station

On this day in history: architect Ulisse Stacchini born

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ulisse Stacchini, born on 3rd July 1871, in Florence, was a prominent architect whose work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Italy, particularly in Milan. Known for his innovative and grandiose designs, Stacchini’s architectural prowess is best exemplified by his masterpieces, the Milano Centrale railway station and the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly […]

Meloni will expel from FdI anyone who harks back to Fascist past

Meloni prepared to expel from FdI those who want to turn the clock back

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni responded to an undercover exposé by news group Fanpage of her rightwing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party by stating she will expel from FdI anyone who seeks to revert to the past.