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Close up of wind turbine. The Energy decree which has now passed into law, allows for offshore wind farms.

Energy Decree has final approval

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Energy Decree has received the final approval from the Senate, securing 97 votes in favour, 74 against, and 2 abstentions. Consequently, the measure has now become law.

Meloni and Rama announce asylum centres plan

Albanian court approves Italian asylum centres

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Albania’s top court has given approval to a controversial deal allowing Rome to redirect asylum seekers, attempting to reach Italy, to the western Balkan nation. Two asylum centres are “in line with consitution”

Chiari station where a worker was hit and killed by a train. Image: Laura Faccoli - Own work

Another worker hit and killed by train

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the early hours of Tuesday morning a worker was hit and killed by a train at Chiari station near the northern city of Brescia.

Ilaria Salis who is being held in a HUngarian prison.

Italian teacher dragged in chains into Budapest court

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ilaria Salis, a 39-year-old Milan primary school teacher and antifascist militant, is currently on trial in Budapest for attacking two Hungarian neo-Nazis a year ago. On Monday, she was reportedly dragged in chains into a Budapest court.

On this day in history: La Fenice opera house burned down

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the heart of Venice, La Fenice Opera House was a cultural symbol until a fire struck on January 29, 1996. Named after the mythical phoenix, the building would once again have to rise from the ashes.

Turkish police officers stand guard outside Italian church in Istanbul

Attack on Italian church in Istanbul

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The incident at the Italian church in Istanbul took place around 11:40 (0840 GMT) at Santa Maria church in the Sariyer district.

Botticelli's painting of a woman believed to be Simonetta Vespucci

On this day in history: Simonetta Vespucci was born

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Simonetta Vespucci is thought to have been born on this day in 1453, as Simonetta Cattaneo to a Genoese family. She became the embodiment of female perfection and a muse for renowned artists in Florence during the mid-15th century.

Sinner wins Aus Open 2024. Image: extract from ATP Tour X (Twitter) post

Sinner is a Winner

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In an extraordinary comeback, Jannik Sinner fulfilled the Grand Slam promise he had long held by overcoming Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.

Photo provided by the Guardia di Finanzia accompanying press release about Chinese shadow banks

Italy uncovers Chinese shadow banks fraud

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities announced on Thursday the discovery of a tax fraud scheme involving 85 suspects and a staggering €1.7billion in false invoices. The intricate operation utilised a network of so-called Chinese shadow banks for money laundering.