ROME -- Following Italy’s new anti-abortion measures which were passed last week, women from both sides have spoken out on the topic which has been at the centre of political debate for days.
In a highly charged political and personal speech in the chamber in Montecitorio, MP Gilda Sportiello, of the Five Star Movement, vehemently criticised the new measures introduced by Meloni’s administration.
ROME -- A Spanish sailor was saved by the Italian Coast Guard in an elaborate rescue mission that extended into the early hours of dawn. The sailor began his solo mission on the Greek Island of Crete, on April 11 intending to reach Sicily. However, as days passed without any information from the 12-metre sailing boat, concerns mounted.
A satellite signal acquired by the Piraeus Rescue Centre in Greece indicated the possible presence of the unit 110 miles (about 200 kilometres) from Capo Spartivento, on the Calabrian coast.
ROME -- It may seem impossible to draw a parallel between two iconic beverages like Coca-Cola and Campari, but a comparison is surprisingly apt. Like Coca-Cola, Campari, the iconic ruby-red Italian aperitif, has carved its place in history not just through its distinctive taste, but also thanks to the mystery shrouding its recipe.
ROME - Red Bull's motorsport advisor, Dr. Helmut Marko, confirmed that discussions are currently underway with Carlos Sainz's camp regarding the possibility of him becoming Max Verstappen's teammate in 2025.
MILAN -- Marina Marzia Brambilla has been elected as the first female rector at the University of Milan as it celebrates its 100th year. Formerly the vice-rector of Education and Student Services from 2018, Brambilla was elected with 1,651 votes against 644 to Luca Solari. 10 per cent of votes were left blank
At the end of the counting ballots in the university’s main hall, Brambilla proclaimed: “It took 100 years, but we did it!” She will be at the helm of the university for 6 years, starting her role in October this year.
VENICE — On 17 April, Finnish Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala and Finnish ambassador to Italy Matti Lassila visited the Biennale's Finnish exhibition.
VERONA -- Francesco Lollobrigida, Italian Minister for Agriculture, has burnished his reputation as the doziest member of the nation's lacklustre "post-fascist" cabinet by proclaiming that at least one plate of Italian cheese must be on the menu of every restaurant in Italy, a requirement he said would be enforced by legislation.
MALFA, Salina -- Actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta will host this year’s Marefestival, running for its thirteenth consecutive year. The event organised by journalists Massimiliano Cavaleri and Patrizia Casale will take place from 14 June to 16 June on the Aeolian island of Salina.
ROME -- Spain’s Equality minister, Ana Redondo, has criticised Giorgia Meloni’s government after the Italian parliament passed a measure allowing anti-abortion activists to enter abortion consultation clinics.
Redondo took to ‘X’ to express her dissent: “Allowing organised pressure against women who want to terminate a pregnancy is undermining a right recognised by law. It is the strategy of the extreme right: to threaten to take away rights, to curb equality between women and men.”
