«The news must never seem like theatre, it must be precise and meticulous»—Ettore Mo, Corriere della Sera (video)
Famed Italian Journalist and War Correspondent Ettore Mo Has Died | ANSA
Considered one of the masters of twentieth-century journalism, he wrote his war reports from the most difficult places in the world, from Afghanistan fighting with the Russians, to Iran after the Khomeini revolution, to Chechnya, to Pakistan, to Yugoslavia, to India, and also Nicaragua, Liberia, Mexico, China, Cambodia, Cuba. (Article in Italian)
D.A. Bragg Announces Return of 19 Antiquities to Italy | Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
“These 19 artifacts date back as far as 6th century B.C.E., and each tells a story we could expect to read about in books. From a Corinthian helmet to a statue of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, we are honored to have had a hand in giving these stories their happy endings,” said Ivan J. Arvelo, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations, New York. “HSI New York is proud to be able to reunite our Italian partners with a small piece of their rich heritage.”
Rome buses recount story of a Jewish boy who avoided Nazi deportation by riding tram. He’s now 92. | AP
The traveling exhibit is a highlight of events commemorating the 80th anniversary (October 16, 1943) of when German soldiers rounded up some 1,200 members of the city’s tiny Jewish community during the Nazi occupation in the latter years of World War II.
Tourism in Naples is Changing (Il turismo sta cambiando Napoli) | Il Post
The historic center is full of visitors and has more B&Bs than in Venice. But Naples’ inhabitants can no longer afford rent and evictions have increased. (Italian)
Summer in October: Full beaches and open umbrellas in Lazio | RAI News
Many municipalities, including Rome, are extending the beach season until the end of the month. (Italian)
How key France-Italy rail link closure will affect winter travel | The Local Italy
Rail services remain suspended between Italy and France after a landslide hit the Maurienne valley area on August 27th, temporarily closing the Fréjus tunnel between St Michel de Maurienne and Modane. The A43 France-Italy road link via the tunnel reopened to traffic just over a week after the landslide, but the railway line remained shut.
Celebrity Hotspot Cipriani Seeks €500 Million for Global Push | Bloomberg
Cipriani Hospitality Fund will invest in iconic buildings in Dubai, Singapore, Madrid, Geneva, and Tokyo. Cipriani’s founder Giuseppe Cipriani opened his first Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy in 1931.
Fincantieri to build ferry to connect Sicily and Lampedusa | ANSA English
Fincantieri signed an agreement to build a ferry for the Sicilian regional government to connect mainland Sicily with the islands of Lampedusa, Linosa, and Pantelleria.
Colombian artist Botero laid to rest in Tuscany | France 24
He was cremated before his ashes were taken to the Italian town of Pietrasanta, 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Pisa, where Botero lived and worked for decades.
UEFA names UK, Ireland as Euro 2028 hosts and Turkey, Italy for 2032 | Al Jazeera
Though Italy and Turkey both get direct entry to Euro 2032 as hosts, UEFA will not offer five automatic places for the 2028 hosts.
Turkey also was likely to lose in any contested vote for 2032, even amid doubts Italy could finish a massive construction project to build and upgrade the stadiums needed for a 24-team, 51-game tournament.
UEFA gains greater stability over the organization if Italy and Turkey each have to provide just five stadiums, despite its own bid rules stating that only neighboring member federations can propose co-hosting.
Rome and Istanbul are separated by about 1,400km (870 miles) across the Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea with flights taking more than two hours.
Coach Vincenzo Montella Reel of Italy-Turkey Combined Bid for Euro 2032 | Instagram
The Italian coach is currently the coach of Turkey’s National Team.
Love the quote from Ettore Mo. So timely, even if all too much US news looks downright absurdist.