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Murderer commits suicide by jumping from Milan duomo

Murderer dies in fall from Milan duomo

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Murderer dies in fall from Milan duomo

A convicted murderer who had gone on the run after a stabbing incident in Milan has died after falling from the city’s iconic cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.

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Strikes by baggage handlers will affect Rome and Milan airports on 5 Feb 2025

Baggage handlers strikes on 5th February

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Baggage handlers strikes on 5th February

Air travellers in Italy face disruption on Wednesday, 5 February, due to strikes by baggage handlers at multiple airports, including Rome and Milan.

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Footage of police chase leading to death of Ramy Elgaml

Vehicular Homicide Charge over Ramy Elgaml death

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Vehicular Homicide Charge over Ramy Elgaml death

The charge of vehicular homicide in last month’s fatal police chase in Milan remains unchanged for now, prosecutors announced Friday. The incident involved the death of 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian Ramy Elgaml, who was on the back of a scooter driven by 22-year-old Tunisian friend Fares Bouzidi.

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Major transport strikes at end of Feb Train disruption. Transport strikes in November Grass roots unions walkout on 11 June 2026

Salvini Criticised Over Train Disruption in Milan

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Salvini Criticised Over Train Disruption in Milan

Members of Italy’s opposition criticised Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday over severe train disruption at Milan’s Central Station.

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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 on Milan New Year’s Eve Assaults: Investigation Expands

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

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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 On This Day in History: The Piazza Fontana Bombing

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.

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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 on La Scala Premiere Highlights Call for Peace Amid Protests

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.

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exhibition of art seized from criminal organisations

Dalí features in exhibition of art seized from mafia

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Dalí features in exhibition of art seized from mafia

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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Inter and AC Milan Credit: Visionhaus/GettyImages

Crack down on Mafia-linked ultras in Milan

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Crack down on Mafia-linked ultras in Milan

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

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

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.

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Mother and baby. Motherhood aspiration controversy continues births at lowest number since WW2

Births at post-war low in 2025

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sex and relationship education in schools now needs parental consent

Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah Cater
Quality of life across generations in Italy

Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy’s local elections put immigration front and centre

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater
tourist tax revenues in Florence highest in Italy for 2024

Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

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