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Todde becomes first woman governor of Sardinia

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, centre-left candidate Alessandra Todde declared triumph over her centre-right counterpart Paolo Truzzu, even as a few votes remained uncounted.

On this day in history: Napoleon escapes exile from Elba

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On February 26, 1815, Napoleon, accompanied by a small band of loyal followers, embarked on his daring escape from Elba.

Artist's impression of Messina Strait bridge project. Stretto di Messina - Original publication: Stretto di Messina Immediate source: Video e foto del Ponte legal rejection

Messina Strait Bridge work may start this summer

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Work on the controversial Messina Strait Bridge may start this summer, the CEO of the Messina Strait Company, Pietro Ciucci, said on Sunday.

Sardinial flag - today is regional elections

Sardinia goes to the polls for regional elections

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinians are casting their votes today in crucial regional elections. The voting is often seen as a gauge for national politics.

Police with batons drawn at pro-Palestine rally

Police use of batons on Friday splits Italian politics

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

During pro-Palestine demonstrations in Pisa and Florence on Friday, police resorted to force. Footage shows police beating protestors over the head with batons.

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.

Salvini whose proposal to scrap the two-term limit for regional governors was rejected by a Senate committee.

Salvini’s two-term limit proposal rejected by Senate committee

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

Parliament is sovereign and will decide on a proposal by the League party to scrap the two-term limit for regional governors rejected by a Senate committee, party secretary and deputy premier Matteo Salvini said on Thursday.