RIMINI - She is the new European champion in artistic gymnastics All-Around: the seventeen-year-old from Torre Annunziata conquered the gold medal in the general competition of the 35th European Championship in Rimini; a triumph for the gymnast from the Fiamme Oro Sports Group of the State Police, trained at Brixia by Enrico Casella and discovered by Camilla Ugolini at Ginnastica Civitavecchia.

  ROME -- Milan has introduced new plans to tackle wild nightlife, with measures prohibiting the sale of alcohol and more in 12 areas of the city. The new legislation, which was endorsed by the mayor, Giuseppe Sala, will come into place from midnight 3 May until 1 June between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00. 

  ROME -- Over 50 artists attended this year’s annual Mayday concert in Rome on Wednesday, however, the main star of the show had to be the downpour which continued well into the evening. Due to ongoing maintenance work, the concert was held at the ancient arena of Circo Massimo, instead of the usual Piazza San Giovanni, resulting in a muddy washout. 

 ROME -- A 51 year old woman is seriously ill after being served dishwasher detergent instead of a glass of wine in Milan. The incident took place on via private Carlone in Lorenteggio, with the victim transported to the San Carlo di Milano Hospital for treatment. Police say it is uncertain whether the detergent was alone or mixed with the drink. 

  The owner of the bar, a 54 year old woman, allegedly reused wine bottles, filling them with detergent without changing the labels. She is now under investigation for grievous bodily harm and the bar has been seized by authorities.