Italy into quarter-finals of the Davis Cup
TENNIS – Jannik Sinner steered Italy into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros.
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Italy confirms first cases of Omicron coronavirus variant
Italy on Saturday confirmed its first case of the Omicron covid-19 variant, a heavily mutated strain of the virus recently detected in southern Africa. An Italian national returning from Mozambique tested positive on arrival in Milan.
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Giorgio Armani decorated “Cavaliere” of Italy
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic today. Armani’s five-decade career sees him as one of the most recognised couturiers in the world.
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National Geographic green-eyed Afghan girl now in Italy
The National Geographic green-eyed Afghan Girl is now in Italy. She arrived as part of the evacuation of Afghans after the Taliban takeover of the country.
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Italy to track new Covid Omicron variant
Following the ban on entry to Italy for travellers from southern African countries, Italy’s health authorities issued instructions to all regions to monitor travellers coming from countries where the Omicron variant is spreading.
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Italy’s new Super Green Pass to impact the unvaccinated
Italy is tightening its Green Pass restrictions even further. From 6th December to 15th January, new rules will come into force that target the unvaccinated. Known as the Super Green Pass, there is the option to extend the restrictions if the government thinks it necessary.
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On this day in history: author of ‘Confessions of an Italian’ born
The writer Ippolito Nievo was born on 30 November 1831 in Padua. His posthumously published Confessions of an Italian is one of the most important Risorgimento novels in Italian literature.
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Man convicted of Meredith Kercher murder released
The only person to be convicted of the murder of UK exchange student Meredith Kercher, has been released. Rudy Guede’s sentence was reduced and he has been granted early release.
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On this day in history: Botanist Prospero Alpini born
Born on 23rd November 1533: physician and botanist, Prospero Alpini, in Marostica near Vicenza. Alpini was the first European to observe and document the coffee plant.
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‘Italian cuisine in the world’ event kicks off
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation presented the VI edition of Italian Cuisine in the World. Running from 22nd to 28th November, it promotes the Italian agri-food chain and wine-gastronomic tradition.
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