• Portrait found in gallery's walls verified as missing Klimt
  
  A painting discovered hidden inside an Italian art gallery's walls last month is Gustav Klimt's Portrait of a Lady, which was stolen from the gallery nearly 23 years ago.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 05:51:34 +1100.
• Man, 56, dies when injecting mephedrone during chemsex
  
  A man from Parma in Italy died wearing nothing but a 'sex belt with a harness around the waist' after injecting the drug mephedrone into his shoulder caused his heart to fail, scientists said.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:28:03 +0000.
• Paoletti Guitars Richard Fortus Signature Demo | NAMM 2020
  
  The Guns N' Roses guitarist demos his leather-topped, P-90 and T-style pickup dream machine, handmade to his specs from 150-year-old wine casks in Florence, Italy.
  Premier Guitar.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 01:10:00 -0500.
• Stella McCartney, Candiani partner on biodegradable denim
  
  UK fashion designer Stella McCartney has partnered with Italian denim manufacturer Candiani Denim to launch what they claim is the world's first biodegradable stretch denim made from plant-based yarns.
  Just Style.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:18:00 GMT.
• Violence against women: 'Battered faces' poster campaign appears in Milan
  
  An Italian artist uses the bruised faces of female politicians to highlight violence against women.
  BBC News.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:41:37 GMT.
• Neanderthals went underwater for their tools
  
  Neanderthals collected clam shells and volcanic rock from the beach and coastal waters of Italy during the Middle Paleolithic, according to a new study.
  Science Daily.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:04:58 EST.
• To Craft Cutting Tools, Neanderthals Dove for Clam Shells on the Ocean Floor
  
  Clam shell knives from a cave on the Italian coast suggest Neanderthals dove underwater for resources
  Smithsonian.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:00:00 +0000.
• Pope appoints first woman to senior Vatican role
  
  Pope Francis has asked an Italian lawyer to be the first woman to hold a management position in the Vatican's most important office, the Secretariat of State.
  Irish Independent.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:43:20 +0000.
• Horwath HTL Industry Report: ITALY - Construction & Renovation Costs in Hospitality
  
  With this latest report from Horwath HTL Italy, we shed light on the world of CapEx in Italian Hospitality. The report covers in detail the cost of building, converting and renovating hotels and resorts in Italy. ...
  Hsyndicate.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:13:00 +0200.
• Police: Mafia ripped off EU for millions in farm aid
  
  ROME (AP) - Italian authorities allege say crime clans of the Sicilian Mafia have defrauded the European Union of more than 10 million euros ($11 million) in agricultural aid. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:30:29 -0500.
• Italy busts major mafia scam that defrauded the EU of millions
  
  Italian police have dismantled a massive mafia operation in Sicily which had been defrauding the European Union of millions of euros in funds destined for farmers.
  The Local.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:08:41 +0100.
• ASK restaurant fined over 'misleading' lobster dish
  
  The Italian chain ASK had mixed white fish with its lobster meat in its most expensive dish.
  BBC News.  Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:56:47 GMT.
• Legacy Award Winner Robert P. Madison Knocks Down Barriers for Minority Architects
  
  Robert P. Madison fought in Italy in World War II, studied under Gropius and Freyssinet, worked with friends like I.M. ...
  Engineering News-Record.  Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:45:00 -0500.
• Joe Giudice reveals he and Teresa Giudice did not split over distance
  
  Joe Giudice may be in Italy amid his deportation drama, but he admitted things are looking up and he wanted to share the sentiment with his ex-wife, Teresa Giudice.
  Melissa Roberto.  Fox News.  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:36:00 GMT.
• At least 12 people die as boat sinks off Greek island of Paxi
  
  Authorities say boat full of asylum seekers took on water near Paxi during an apparent attempt to reach Italy.
  Al Jazeera.  Sat, 11 Jan 2020 11:25:21 GMT.
• Lamborghini gives Amazon's Alexa the keys to your Huracan - Roadshow
  
  Now you can talk to your Italian exotic, and more importantly, it will actually talk back.
  Tim Stevens.  CNET.  Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:00:04 +0000.
• Police: Drunk Driver Kills 6 German Tourists in Italy
  
  Deadly crash occurred in a village near Valle Aurina.
  Voice of America.  Sun, 05 Jan 2020 06:31:06 -0500.
• Streeterville pizzeria wants to bring taste of Rome to Chicago
  
  A Streeterville pizzeria is serving up pinsa, a next-generation Roman-style pizza.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Sat, 28 Dec 2019 16:11:00 +0000.
• How Carlo Ancelotti Is Already Making His Mark At Everton
  
  Everton enjoyed a bright start under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, and the Italian provided a glimpse of the tactics he will use during the early part of his tenure.
  By James Nalton, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:24:44 +0000.
• Italy's education minister quits after no funding increase
  
  ROME (AP) - Italy's Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti said Thursday he has resigned in a letter sent to the Italian premier, after the government failed to increase funding for schools and universities in next year's budget. ...
  Giada Zampano.  Washington Times.  Thu, 26 Dec 2019 05:30:31 -0500.

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