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More Italians turning to cosmetic surgery, drinking, and Facebook
How
have Italians changed in the modern era? What are the major stresses
that are changing behaviours? A recent survey by Censis has revealed
a host of new social problems affecting Italians. The report noted an
increase in the use of antidepressants and a rise …
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Italian to head ECB
The
current governor of the Bank of Italy, Mario Draghi, was recently
named president of the European Central Bank (ECB). Taking over from
France's Jean-Claude Trichet on November 1, Draghi will have an
eight-year mandate. President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio
Napolitano, expressed ‘deep satisfaction' on …
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Peron jewels found in Milan
Missing
for almost two years, the jewels of Argentina's former first lady,
Evita Peron, were recovered by police in late June in a hotel room in
Milan. Among the recovered objects were a tiara given to Peron in the
1950s by the Dutch royal family, …
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Colosseum restoration underway
The
25-million-euro project to restore the Colosseum will start in
September, Rome officials recently announced. Expected to take up to
36 months to complete, the restorative effort will focus on the north
and south facades and the underground areas. Work will also include
construction of a …
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Mozzarella made for Muslims
An
Italian food producer from the Campania region says it will start
making halal mozzarella from buffalo milk so that Muslims can also
enjoy the Italian delicacy. The first Italian producer to make halal
mozzarella, La Baronia, which is based at Castel di Sasso, near
Caserta, …
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Career changes
Last
year 338,823 people in Italy were unemployed and, as a result,
changed their profession, says a recent study by Censis. Results
showed that career changes were more common among men (210,060) than
women (128,764). Career changes were a popular option among those
under 40 years …
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Sleepless nights
Bars and discos fined for noise pollution
Can't sleep because of the noise from the pub or bar near your home or
apartment? Residents in Florence's historic city centre know all too well the
effects of this kind of noise pollution. However, it is also a problem that
afflicts many living …
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Miracle in Milan?
At the Russian Orthodox church of San Nicolas
Located in what was once a house for
lepers on via San Gregorio (near corso Buenos Aires), Milan's Russian Orthodox
church and sanctuary of San Nicolas welcomes a hundred or so worshippers every
Sunday morning. But recently, the church has seen an influx of …
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Slip into the future
Sicily's mystery clocks take a bite out of time
Always running late? Head to Sicily.
In Catania and other cities on the southern Italian island, life-according to
digital clocks-runs 15 to 20 minutes ahead of standard time.
This
as-yet-unexplained phenomenon has sparked the curiosity of two computer experts
of St. Microelectronics, a semiconductor …
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Down under
Sardinia puts its pollution below ground
The captivating Italian island of
Sardinia is at the forefront of a formidable green movement that aims to boost
the region's economy. With the goal of drastically reducing its carbon dioxide
(CO2) levels, a new project features the construction of a new coal-power plant
that …
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Calciopoli: the sequel
Italy's
football world is reeling from the latest match-fixing scandal, allegedly
involving players from almost all levels of Italy's professional football
league. So far, 16 people have been arrested for match-fixing, among them
current and former players from the Serie A, Serie B and Serie …
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Hand-held help
Italians
are increasingly turning to mobile phone devices for help in understanding,
treating and even curing myriad health conditions. For example, the latest
iPhone app made in Italy helps couples rekindle the flame under the sheets.
Alessandro Littara, the mind behind the new app, calls …
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Russians in the raw
Extremely
popular with both foreign tourists and locals, the seaside town of Jesolo, in
the Veneto region, attracts an ever-growing number of beach-loving Russians,
who represent 6.8 percent of tourists to the area every summer. Russian tour
operators recently made a very special inquiry: is …
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Secrets of the Shroud
The
Shroud of Turin, one of the most venerated objects of Christianity, may have
been made by the founder of Western art, Giotto, says Italian painter and art
restorer Luciano Buso, who recently wrote a book on the matter. According to
Buso, hidden in the …
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Loads of trash = loads of cash
Organised-crime
syndicates in Italy are making around 20 billion euro a year from a host
of environmental crimes like
illegal toxic waste and waste dumping. Moreover, these so-called eco-crimes perpetrated
by the mafia are especially rampant in the south, says the latest report from
Italy's environmental …
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