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Milan: Piazza Santo Stefano Gets a Makeover—The Parking Lot Is Gone, and It’s Becoming a Greener Space

Milan: Renovation work on Piazza Santo Stefano begins tomorrow. The project, supported by a total investment of approximately 900,000 euros, aims to significantly improve the urban quality of the square, which is home to the Basilica of Santo Stefano...
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Dario Franceschini Reveals: “I Have Parkinson’s”

Inan exclusive interview with *Corriere della Sera*,Dario Franceschini spoke publicly for the first time about living with Parkinson’s disease, which he was diagnosed with in November 2020.The former Minister of Culture, one of the most influen...
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BPER Banca will open its new Cultural Center in L'Aquila on September 3 and the one in Ferrara in October

BPER Banca continues on the path it has embarked upon to transform its artistic heritage into a widespread cultural network that connects collections, regions, and communities. The La Galleria BPER project is expanding with new venues dedicated to ra...
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Theft at the MAK in Vienna: Queen Nazli of Egypt’s diamond necklace stolen

Another sensational heist has taken place at a museum: one of the most valuable pieces of jewelry in the collection was stolen from the MAK—Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Two men, who entered the Viennese museum posing as ordinary visitors, made o...
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Farewell to Franco Fontana, Master of Color Photography

Franco Fontana, one of Italy’s greatest masters of contemporary photography, has passed away at the age of 92. The Modena-based photographer, considered one of the world’s leading figures in contemporary art photography, died at his home....
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Rotterdam: The Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum Is Under Investigation for Corruption

The Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, one of the Netherlands’ most important cultural institutions and often cited as a global model for the way it has recently managed its collection storage facilities, is now embroiled in a corruption inv...
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Cremona: Damage to the Cathedral and the Civic Tower After the Storm

Cremona Cathedral sustained severe damage after the city was hit on the afternoon of Friday, August 28, by a violent storm accompanied by a tornado and hail. The severe weather, which struck the city after 4 p.m., caused widespread damage in various...
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The Pyramid of Cestius reopens after three years with new lighting

After three years of closure, the Pyramid of Cestius is once again open to the public, featuring a new lighting system and an archaeological area that has undergone restoration work. The work was carried out by the Special Superintendence of Rome as ...
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Major Theft in Spain: The Villena Treasure, a Rare Collection of Bronze Age Gold Artifacts, Has Been Stolen

The Villena Museum (MUVI) in Spain was the target of a robbery on Thursday morning aimed at stealing the Villena Treasure, one of the most important collections of prehistoric gold and silverwork in Europe. The museum has been placed under seizure by...
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In Brindisi, coastal erosion is erasing Torre Mattarelle, built in the 16th century

South of Brindisi , Torre Mattarelle—built in the 16th century and the last of the coastal towers in this area, a testament to the defensive system of the Kingdom of Naples— has finally collapsed. As reported in an article by Francesco Ribezzo Picci...
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Farewell to Yayoi Kusama: The Queen of Mirrors and Polka Dots Has Passed Away

Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97: the Japanese artist, known worldwide for her polka dots, pumpkins, and mirror installations that infinitely multiply space, passed away on August 14, 2026, at a hospital in Tokyo. The news was announced ...
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Dublin: Employee of the National Museum of Ireland Accused of Possessing an Explosive Device

In Ireland, a trial court—the High Court—has granted bail to Simon O’Donovan, 44, an employee of the National Museumand s of Ireland in Dublin who is accused of possessing a device containing Semtex explosives. As reported by The Irish Times,...
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Farewell to Tim Curry, an Iconic Actor of Cult Cinema

An actor who was one of the icons of international cinema passed away today in Los Angeles at the age of 80: Tim Curry, a British actor, singer, and stage performer. The news was confirmed by his manager and longtime friend Marcia Hurwitz. Curry pass...
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Doge's Palace in Genoa: Renzo Piano Signs Agreement for the Restoration of Exhibition Spaces

The Palazzo Ducale in Genoa will undergo restoration and redevelopment of its exhibition spaces based on a design by Renzo Piano. According to ANSA, the institutional agreement was signed by the Ministry of Culture, the Liguria Region, and the City o...
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The Colosseum is lit up in the colors of Ukraine to mark the 35th anniversary of independence

Celebrations were also held in Rome yesterday to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence: this evening, the Colosseum will be illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag—yellow and blue—to mark the occasion. Ukraine’s inde...
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Theft of a work by Antonello da Messina; a custodian is under investigation for perjury. Suspicions of a mole

There has been a significant development in the case of the theft of Antonello da Messina’s paintings, which occurred on the night of Ferragosto at the “Maria Accascina” Regional Museum in Messina. One of the four security guards on...
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