If skipping work was an Olympic sport, Cinzia Paolina De Lio could have won numerous gold medals for Italy. She held a position as a literature and philosophy teacher at a high school near Venice, but education authorities reveal that she was absent for 20 out of the 24 years she was on the …
In a shocking incident, a man was caught on camera carving his fiancée’s name onto the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The iconic Colosseum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is almost 2,000 years old and holds immense historical and cultural significance. Expressing his dismay, Italy’s Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, took to Twitter and wrote, “I …
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The coastline of Marche offers two unique and breathtaking areas that stand out from the typical resorts, dunes, and beaches. These rocky, cliff-edged uplands are the perfect destinations for special trips. One of these areas is the protected reserve of Monte San Bartolo, located between bustling Pesaro and Cattolica. It features numerous walking trails and …
In a significant development, the Vatican announced on Thursday that new leads have surfaced in the case of Emanuela Orlandi, the teenage daughter of a Vatican employee who went missing 40 years ago. This renewed hope of finding answers to one of the Holy See’s enduring mysteries comes four decades after Orlandi disappeared on June …
Silvio Berlusconi, the prominent billionaire media mogul who served as Italian prime minister on multiple occasions, has passed away at the age of 86. The news of his death was reported by local media, although CNBC has not yet been able to independently verify these reports. Berlusconi had been dealing with various serious health issues, …
Silvio Berlusconi, the flamboyant billionaire media mogul who held the record for the longest-serving premier in Italy, has passed away at the age of 86, according to reports from Italian media. Berlusconi had been hospitalized recently for the treatment of chronic leukemia. Over the years, he faced scandals surrounding his extravagant parties and allegations of …
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday to discuss various topics, including the risks associated with artificial intelligence and declining birth rates. Musk arrived in Rome from Austin, Texas, according to an Instagram account that tracks his private jet. This visit marks the beginning of a short …
The under-23 edition of the Giro d’Italia faced controversy as over 30 cyclists were disqualified for violating race rules. The Passo dello Stelvio segment, known for its challenging ascent, witnessed riders grabbing onto vehicles for assistance. Footage captured by fans prompted a race jury to disqualify 24 cyclists, and after further review, an additional seven …
Nepo babies come in various forms, from actors with famous parents to business moguls who inherited their wealth. But now, we have a new breed of nepo models on the rise. These are the fresh faces in the modeling industry who have famous model moms paving the way for them. It seems like their numbers …