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3rd Stanza is an ode to modern-day relationships and has garnered international success.

The tall success of a short film

Jul 19, 2020 07:19

3rd Stanza is an ode to modern-day relationships and has garnered international success. read more

The pandemic is still affecting some regions of Europe.

Life after lockdown

Jul 16, 2020 14:44

The pandemic is still affecting some regions of Europe. read more

World Health Organization assistant director general Ranieri Guerra said the scenes reminded him of Atalanta’s Champions League game with Valencia in February. That match, which has been labeled “Game Zero” by local media.

‘Reckless’: Health officials unhappy as thousands of Napoli fans swarm the street after win over Juventus

Jun 19, 2020 18:33

World Health Organization assistant director general Ranieri Guerra said the scenes reminded him of Atalanta’s Champions League game with Valencia in February. That match, which has been labeled “Game Zero” by local media. read more

In a glimpse into the future of archaeology, researchers have used ground-penetrating radar to map an entire ancient Roman city, detecting remarkable details of buildings still deep underground including a temple and a unique public monument.

Ground-penetrating radar reveals splendour of ancient Roman city, Falerii Novi

Jun 11, 2020 12:33

In a glimpse into the future of archaeology, researchers have used ground-penetrating radar to map an entire ancient Roman city, detecting remarkable details of buildings still deep underground including a temple and a unique public monument. read more

A long line of masked visitors is snaking outside the Vatican Museums as one of Italy’s biggest tourist draws reopens after a three-month coronavirus shutdown.

Visitors tour Rome’s newly reopened landmarks

Jun 01, 2020 15:33

A long line of masked visitors is snaking outside the Vatican Museums as one of Italy’s biggest tourist draws reopens after a three-month coronavirus shutdown. read more

First, there’s what we called “lockdown lingo”. “Covidiot” might have been obvious but “coronials”, mimicking millennials, was clever.

How laughter got me through the lockdown

May 30, 2020 20:09

First, there’s what we called “lockdown lingo”. “Covidiot” might have been obvious but “coronials”, mimicking millennials, was clever. read more

An exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Renaissance artist Raphael will reopen on June 2 in Rome and its run extended until Aug.30, after it fell foul of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Rome’s coronavirus-hit Raphael exhibition to reopen in June; date extended

May 19, 2020 16:25

An exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of the death of Renaissance artist Raphael will reopen on June 2 in Rome and its run extended until Aug.30, after it fell foul of the COVID-19 lockdown. read more

The origins of April Fools’ Day remain a mystery for many of us. According to some historians, it is believed that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582 when France switched to the Gregorian calendar.

April Fools’ Day 2020: History and significance

Apr 01, 2020 03:41

The origins of April Fools’ Day remain a mystery for many of us. According to some historians, it is believed that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582 when France switched to the Gregorian calendar. read more

Italians took to their balconies and windows at midday to applaud the efforts of medics against the virus.

Amid coronavirus lockdown Italians clap for doctors from balconies

Mar 15, 2020 17:40

Italians took to their balconies and windows at midday to applaud the efforts of medics against the virus. read more

Italy unveiled a 7.5-billion-euro emergency response package last Thursday that officials later said would likely have to be increased to match the rapid rise in infections and deaths induced by the novel coronavirus.

Italy announces 25 billion euros package to fight coronavirus

Mar 11, 2020 16:18

Italy unveiled a 7.5-billion-euro emergency response package last Thursday that officials later said would likely have to be increased to match the rapid rise in infections and deaths induced by the novel coronavirus. read more

St Peter’s Square in the Vatican -- in the centre of the Italian capital Rome -- was almost empty on Tuesday with only a few dozen people walking around, most of them without masks.

Pope tells priests to ‘have the courage’ to go out and meet coronavirus sick

Mar 10, 2020 16:44

St Peter’s Square in the Vatican -- in the centre of the Italian capital Rome -- was almost empty on Tuesday with only a few dozen people walking around, most of them without masks. read more

The agency chief, Angelo Borrelli, had earlier told reporters that officials were still seeking confirmation that coronavirus was responsible for the latest two deaths.

Two more deaths from coronavirus in Italy, says civil protection agency

Feb 27, 2020 18:48

The agency chief, Angelo Borrelli, had earlier told reporters that officials were still seeking confirmation that coronavirus was responsible for the latest two deaths. read more

Italy has seen a huge jump in novel coronavirus cases, from 6 to 229 since Friday, making it the worst affected country in Europe.

Italian Prime Minister blames mismanagement by a hospital for rise in Covid-19 cases

Feb 25, 2020 15:00

Italy has seen a huge jump in novel coronavirus cases, from 6 to 229 since Friday, making it the worst affected country in Europe. read more

The Gandhinagar Declaration of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) also stressed that “ecological connectivity” of migratory species will be key to arresting their decline.

India, 129 other nations pledge to save 1 million species facing extinction

Feb 23, 2020 01:57

The Gandhinagar Declaration of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) also stressed that “ecological connectivity” of migratory species will be key to arresting their decline. read more