India: PM Modi Holds Joint Meeting In Rome Ahead Of G20 Summit
Prime minister Narendra Modi is holding a joint meeting with 'Charles Michel', President of the European Council, and 'Ursula Von Der Leyen,' President of the European Commission in Italy's Rome on October 29. Besides, PM Modi will also participate in the 'G20 Summit' to discuss key global issues. He'll reportedly hold several bilateral meetings, with many leaders of different nations on the sidelines of the summit.
Tags: PM Modi, G20 Summit, Rome, India, Italy
Courtesy: ANI
Italy's Ex PM Receives Backlash For Unveiling Statue Of Woman In Transparent Dress
A bronze statue of a woman dressed in a transparent dress is being criticised by the citizens after it was unveiled in Italy by former PM Giuseppe Conte. The statue is inspired by a 19th-century poem on Carlo Pisacane's failed expedition against the Kingdom of Naples. Italian leader Laura Boldrini said, "how can institutions accept representation of woman as a sexualised body".
Tags: Carlo Pisacane, Italy, Laura Boldrini, Giuseppe Conte
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Countries Table Innovative Ideas To Boost Tourism During Pandemic
Many countries are formulating innovative ways to open up their tourism in this pandemic. According to Timestravel, Thailand’s new “island-hopping” program allows fully vaccinated foreign travelers to live in Phuket quarantine-free for 14 days before "hopping" to other seaside destinations. They can visit other parts of the island after quarantining for seven days at the second destination. On the other hand, Italy’s Foreign Affairs Ministry… read-more
Tags: Tourism, Italy, Video games, Thailand, Island-hopping
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I Will Never Apologise For Who I Am, Where I Come From: Marcus Rashford
England's Marcus Rashford penned a note on Twitter on July 11 apologizing for his missed penalty in the Euro 2020 final resulting in the team's loss to Italy. He also addressed the racial abuse he received over the loss. "My penalty was not good enough, it should have gone in but I will never apologize for who I am and where I come from," he wrote, radiating a powerful message.
Tags: Marcus Rashford, Euro 2020, England, Italy, penalty miss
Courtesy: NDTV
Euro 2020 Final: Gatherings At Stadium Might Heighten Covid Outbreak
Large gatherings at the Euro 2020 football final have urged the British authorities to issue warnings as nations across the world witnessed a surge in the Delta coronavirus variant outbreak. Reportedly, 60,000 fans will be hosted at London’s Wembley Stadium to experience the match between England and Italy. “London still remains in a public health crisis,” said Laurence Taylor, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner while… read-more
Tags: Euro 2020, Wembley, England, Italy, Finals
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15-Yr-Old Boy Represents India At Italy's Sailing World Championship
Padidala Vishwanath, son of a daily wage laborer represented India in the Optimist World Sailing Championship 2021 at the Riva Del Garda in Italy. The 15-year-old was selected in the junior boy's yachting team for the competition that lasted from June 30 to July 10. IPS and Director of Telangana residential social welfare school, RS Parvin Kumar recognized Padidala's passion for sailing and encouraged him, his father said.
Tags: Padidala Vishwanath, Optimist World Sailing Championship, Riva Del Garda, Italy, Sailing, IPS officer, RS Parvin Kumar
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
UEFA EURO 2020: Italy Wins Tournament's Curtain Raiser Against Turkey
Italy has started its UEFA EURO 2020 journey with a win, as it defeated Turkey by 3-0 in the opening match. Interestingly, all three goals were netted in the second half. The match was played at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, with the stadium accommodating 25% spectators of its total capacity. Notably, after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2018, the Euro 2020 is Italy’s… read-more
Tags: UEFA, EURO CUP 2020, Insigne, Italy, Turkey
Courtesy: NDTV Sports
Italian Govt To Prosecute Marines Accused Of Killing Indian Fishermen
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Italian government will prosecute the two Italian Marines who had killed two Indian fishermen in 2012. Besides, the court also stated that it would also direct the Italian government to pay a compensation of Rs 10 crore to the families of the fishermen. Notably, governments of both the countries have already agreed upon the compensation part.
Tags: Italy, India, Supreme Court of India, Marines, Fishermen
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Italy's Colosseum Battle Arena to Get Its Original Look By 2023
The battle arena of Italy's famous monument 'Colosseum' is set to get its original look by 2023. Winning an 18.5-million euro bid, an architectural firm named Milan Ingegneria is eyeing to install a high-tech retractable floor. The retractable floor will enable visitors "to see the majesty of the monument" from the centre. Earlier, it had a wooden floor, which was connected to rooms that acted as waiting rooms for gladiators.
Tags: Rome, Italy, Colosseum, Archaeologists, Travel, History
Courtesy: The Guardian
Hunters Allowed To Kill 'Vulnerable' European Turtle Doves In Italy
Hunters in Italy now have access to shoot 'vulnerable' categorized European turtle doves in the country. The Italian Hunting Federation supported the move will give power to the country's 5,00,000 licensed hunters to execute the rare bird species. International Union for Conservation of Nature also confirmed that the species population has… read-more
Tags: European Turtle Doves, Europe, Italy, Birds, Hunters, International Union for Conservation of Nature, France
Courtesy: The Independent