PREDAPPIO – For years, busloads of fanatical hard-right supporters have been making the ‘pilgrimage’ to the Capital of Fascism, tucked away amongst the tranquil, rolling hills of Romagna. The town of Predappio however, has had enough and is spearheading a tourism transformation to regain their region and share with visitors the diversity of this fascinating, picturesque territory.

ROME – Francesco Molinari ended Italian golf’s 71-year wait for a PGA Tour title, shooting a final-day score of 62 to finish 21 under par at the Quicken Loans National in Maryland.

 The 35-year old saw off competition from Tiger Woods with a stunning decisive round on Sunday to finish eight shots ahead of his rivals and claim victory on the golfing world’s most prestigious circuit. Molinari became Italy’s first success story on US soil since Naples-born Toney Penna won at the Atlanta Open in 1947.

ROME – The captain of the Mission Lifeline rescue vessel, which has been detained in Malta, was taken to court on Monday and examined on various charges, primarily relating to improper ship registration, judiciary sources said.

 The Lifeline migrant rescue vessel was immediately sequestered upon arrival in Valletta last Friday and the ship’s captain, Claus-Peter Reisch, was directed to police for questioning. A government spokesman confirmed that he would be charged but gave no further details on his sentence.