ROME -- "The Alluring Empress Theodora" has been brought to life by artist Federico Solmi at the SOLMI - Ship of Fools exhibition.
These high-definition floating profiles and hypnotic chromatisms are the essence of the "3D holographic technology" that can be viewed until July 28 at the exhibition in the seventeenth-century Palazzo Dona’ dalle Rose, overlooking the timeless panorama of Italy’s Venetian lagoon.
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ROME -- Industrial agrifood systems are largely responsible for deforestation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss and soil depletion, according to FAO. Edward Mukiibi, the president of Slow Food explained, “To really be part of the plan and live in harmony with nature, as stated in the claim of this International Day for Biodiversity, we have to confront climate change head-on and be serious in changing its course.” |
STOCKHOLM — The freight and passenger shipping company Finnlines has recently made major investments in its services between Sweden and mainland Finland via Åland, by introducing two new Superstar freight-passenger vessels Finnsirius and Finncanopus.
Finnsirius, which has been praised for its smart and elegant design and many services, was deployed on Finnlines' route in September 2023. The second Superstar vessel, Finncanopus, was introduced in Stockholm and set off on her maiden voyage from Kapellskär on 16 February 2024.
ROME -- Sirelli’s work ‘San Nikolaus’ in Crotone has been damaged by arson according to sources from the fire brigade.
ROME -- Baris Boyun, an alleged Turkish mafia boss was arrested on Wednesday morning in Viterbo, according to sources from the Antimafia Investigation Directorate.
ROME – The diplomatic community has been stunned by the apparent suspension ‘pending investigation’ of the respected director of communications at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in a mysterious saga evidently linked to the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas, diplomatic sources say.
“IFAD is a fiunancial institution relying on financing from key donors and is very vulnerableto interventions from Arab countries,” one Rome-based diplomat told the Insider crypitically. He did not elaborate.
CASSINO --The Duchess of Edinburgh flanked by a sprightly 100-year-old veteran former warrior led ceremonies at the town of Cassino Sunday to commemorate the sacrifice of 20,000 British and Commonwealth troops killed during the Battle of Monte Cassino against Nazi German forces 80 years ago..
VATICAN CITY -- Securing a doctor's appointment may prove even more challenging this week, as over 300 physicians are expected to arrive at the Vatican on Saturday, according to sources from the Holy See.
As part of the ‘Thank You, Doctor!’ campaign, the pope will meet with the promotors of the initiative which aims to highlight the vital role of doctors within the health system and society.
ROME -- Earthquake tremors of up to 4.4 magnitude n the Richter scale hit the Phlegraean Fields area near Naples on Monday evening, according to reports from the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV).
