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Milan New Year's Eve. Assaults were reported by several victims

Milan New Year’s Eve Assaults: Investigation Expands

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan prosecutors are investigating at least five cases of alleged sexual assaults during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Piazza Duomo.

Aftermath of the Pîazza Fontana bombing. By RAI - Ufficio Stampa Rai, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=127338236

On This Day in History: The Piazza Fontana Bombing

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 12 December 1969, one of the most shocking events in modern Italian history occurred – the Piazza Fontana bombing. This devastating attack marked the beginning of a turbulent period in Italy, characterised by political strife, violence, and social unrest.

Protestors dump manure outside La Scala Opera House in Milan in protest against war in Gaza

La Scala Premiere Highlights Call for Peace Amid Protests

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The opening night of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino at Milan’s iconic La Scala opera house on Saturday demonstrated not only musical brilliance but also a powerful message against war and societal divisions.

exhibition of art seized from criminal organisations

Dalí features in exhibition of art seized from mafia

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

More than 80 pieces of art seized from criminal organisations, including pieces by Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí, are now on display at Palazzo Reale in Milan.

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Crack down on Mafia-linked ultras in Milan

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and Guardia di Finanza Crack Down on Mafia-Linked Ultras in Milan.

Castle Sforzesco in Milan where Lucrezia Crivelli lived as mistress of the Duke of Milan and as his wife's lady-in-waiting

On this day in history: Lucrezia Crivelli, mistress of Duke of Milan, dies

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lucrezia Crivelli passed away on May 27, 1508. Known primarily as the lover of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, Crivelli’s life is intertwined with the culture of 15th-century Milan.

Digos police of milan who arrested two men on charges of criminal association for terrorism

Men arrested on anti-terrorist charges in Milan

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two men were arrested by the Digos security police in Milan on Tuesday in an anti-terrorism operation, prosecutors said. They are accused of criminal association for terrorism.

Zadie Smith. Image: Internaz under Commons License

Zadie Smith receives seal of city of Milan

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British writer Zadie Smith was awarded the Seal of the City of Milan by Mayor Giuseppe Sala today. The recognition is three years overdue as a result of the pandemic.

Is Milan worth visiting? Milan Piazza del Duomo. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. Creator: Michael Kuhn

More instances of mindless vandalism and outright stupidity

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan is the scene of the latest set of idiotic actions and vandalism by youngsters. First, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is vandalised, then tourists scale the spire of Milan cathedral.

Milan retirement home fire - firefighters outside building

Milan retirement home fire – 6 dead

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Milan retirement home fire resulted in the death of 6 people, with 81 hospitalised. 67 of the hospitalised have since been discharged. Whoever’s fault it is, they must pay, says Milan mayor.