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How bright is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons?

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Shine is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons, held in the Strozzi Palace in Florence until 30th January 2022.

Rome mayoral candidate Michetti accused of anti-Semitism

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the week before the run-off vote for Rome Mayor, one of the candidates faces accusations of anti-semitism. Centre-right mayoral candidate Enrico Michetti finds himself mired in controversy.

€1million to restore Pisa’s Marconi radio transmission station

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pisa Mayor Michele Conti announced a million euros fund to restore the Marconi radio transmission station at Coltano.

Eitan Biran hearings over, sentencing in 2 weeks

Third and final hearing over abduction of Eitan complete in Tel Aviv

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The hearings in the Tel Aviv Family Court over the abduction of Eitan Biran are complete. Eitan was the sole survivor of the Mottarone tragedy. The judge has two weeks to pass sentence.

Italy takes third place in Nations League

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy beats Belgium 2-1 in the final for third place in the Nations League. All goals came in the second half.

Italy hits target of fully vaccinating 80% of people over-12s

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy reached its full vaccination target of 80% of the population over the age of 12. Rome set the goal as a safety cut-off point; government data showed today it hit the target.

Police arrest far-right party leaders at anti-vax riots

October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police said today they arrested 12 people, including the leaders of the extreme right-wing party Forza Nuova, after riots in Rome a day earlier over a government drive to make the COVID-19 “Green Pass” mandatory for all workers.

Michelangelo's David - replica at Dubai Expo

Dubai Expo offers close-up of Michelangelo’s David – from the neck up

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 3-D reproduction of Michelangelo’s David is on display at the Dubai Expo. However, visitors can only see the statue’s head. The torso, genitalia and legs are only visible at a lower level.

Italy’s world-record unbeaten run ends at the feet of Spain

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s world-record 37-game unbeaten run came to an end at the San Siro last night. Spain avenged their Euro 2020 semi-final defeat with a 2-1 win in the Nation’s League.

Italy sees 29 inches of rain in 12 hours – a new European record

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has seen its fair share of extreme weather this year, fueled by climate change. Heavy rain drenched Italy from the Piedmont region to Sicily on Monday and Tuesday.