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Italy restaurant embroiled in ‘spit in the eggs’ receipt scandal
world-news1 day ago

Italy restaurant embroiled in ‘spit in the eggs’ receipt scandal

A Brazilian tourist in Romagna says a server at Victor Lab told the chef to spit in her eggs after she asked for them slightly more cooked; a receipt allegedly read, “This is pissing me off. Burn the eggs and spit in them.” A 17-year-old employee apologized, the restaurant apologized, but the owner posted a TikTok that seemed to mock the incident, triggering backlash, police involvement, and threats as authorities scrutinize the teen worker’s role and the restaurant’s response.

via New York Post|
#customer-service#italy#restaurants
The fake amphitheater that duped tourists ends in prison
travel1 day ago

The fake amphitheater that duped tourists ends in prison

A man in Arcugnano, Italy built a 54,000-square-foot “ancient” theater that wasn’t Greek or Roman and charged visitors up to 40 euros to visit. Local police uncovered the scheme in 2016, and after a decade-long legal battle Franco Malosso (also known as Von Rosenfranz) was convicted of art forgery, building without authorization, and damaging a UNESCO-protected landscape, receiving a 28-month jail term plus fines. The site has been sequestered and ordered to be torn down, with experts noting genuine Roman sites remain nearby for those interested in antiquity.

via CNN|
#archaeology#arcugnano#fake-amphitheater
Ireland pushes first-entry returns as Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples
europe1 day ago

Ireland pushes first-entry returns as Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples

Ireland backs returning asylum seekers to first-entry states under the EU Pact, with Italy resisting NGO activity; Sea Watch 5 receives a 45-day detention and a 7,500-euro fine in Naples for allegedly not cooperating with Libyan authorities, as Italy and Germany plan talks on readmissions and a possible compensation mechanism to address NGO involvement and the broader migration policy.

via Euronews.com|
#eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum#europe#ireland
Como mayor imposes bike ban after e-bike crash
world-news2 days ago

Como mayor imposes bike ban after e-bike crash

The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, has banned both e-bikes and pedal bikes on about 30 streets after being knocked down by an electric bike; cyclists must dismount and walk on those roads starting next month. Critics say the measure removes a cheap, eco-friendly transport option and could hurt local deliveries and businesses, while supporters argue it’s a safety response to his incident; a protest ride to city hall is planned, and Rapinese notes the decision was influenced by his own experience and echoes a prior move to curb electric scooters.

via New York Post|
#bans-bikes#como#delivery-drivers
Lightning Strike Kills American Tourist on Mount Etna, Sicily
world6 days ago

Lightning Strike Kills American Tourist on Mount Etna, Sicily

An American tourist, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily. He was rescued by helicopter after being struck Sunday evening in an exposed area at about 1,400 meters and later pronounced dead. Authorities closed portions of Etna due to ongoing activity, and nearby air travel disruptions were noted as the region remains volatile. Officials say more people have died on Etna from lightning strikes in recent decades than from eruptions, with the last eruption fatalities recorded in 1987.

via CNN|
#etna#italy#lightning
Kansas tourist struck by lightning on Mount Etna as restricted area remains closed
world7 days ago

Kansas tourist struck by lightning on Mount Etna as restricted area remains closed

An American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Sicily’s Mount Etna in an area closed to visitors because of volcanic activity. He was rescued by helicopter after the strike but died later. Authorities note that more Etna fatalities have come from lightning than eruptions in recent decades, with the last eruption-related deaths in 1987.

via KWCH|
#hiking#italy#kansas
Lightning Fatality on Mount Etna: US Tourist Dies While Hiking in Restricted Zone
world8 days ago

Lightning Fatality on Mount Etna: US Tourist Dies While Hiking in Restricted Zone

A 29-year-old US tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking in a restricted area on Mount Etna, Sicily; he was airlifted after being struck near the tree line but died, as authorities keep large areas closed due to ongoing volcanic activity and ash emissions, noting that lightning deaths on Etna have occurred more often than eruptions in recent decades (last volcanic fatality from an eruption was in 1987).

via The Guardian|
#etna#italy#lightning
Apple pulls Milan billboard amid concerns over 'electronic babysitting' portrayal
technology9 days ago

Apple pulls Milan billboard amid concerns over 'electronic babysitting' portrayal

Apple removed a Milan billboard from its 'Relax, it’s iPhone' campaign after Italy’s child rights watchdog AGIA criticized the image of a toddler with an iPhone as normalizing 'electronic babysitting.' AGIA referred the case to regulators AGCOM, AGCM, and IAP for review, and Apple replaced the ad with messaging about Find My, signaling a swift response with no public comment from Apple.

via 9to5Mac|
#advertising#agia#apple
Sicily museum hit as four Antonello da Messina panels vanish
world9 days ago

Sicily museum hit as four Antonello da Messina panels vanish

Four Renaissance paintings—three panels from the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a double-sided Madonna with Child and Christ in Pietà, all attributed to Antonello da Messina—were stolen from Messina's Regional Interdisciplinary Museum, with thieves apparently bypassing alarms; investigators are probing whether the works were taken to order by black-market thieves, as officials condemn the loss to the city and art world.

via BBC|
#antonello-da-messina#art-theft#italy
Ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily yields underwater amphora hoard
world-news9 days ago

Ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily yields underwater amphora hoard

A Roman shipwreck believed to date from the first or second century BC was found about three miles off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, revealing hundreds of intact amphorae—likely used for wine, olive oil, or grain—along with two large lead anchor stocks and a lead pipe. Italian authorities called it one of the most significant underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years, describing the site as an underwater museum.

via New York Post|
#amphorae#archaeology#italy
Parma-area art theft ends with recovery of Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse works
world10 days ago

Parma-area art theft ends with recovery of Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse works

Italian Carabinieri recovered three stolen artworks from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma: Renoir's Fish, Cézanne's Still Life with Cherries, and Matisse's Odalisque on the Terrace, valued at about €3M, €6M and €20,000 respectively. The theft occurred in March and investigators suspect a structured gang; the case remains under investigation.

via NBC News|
#art-theft#italy#matisse
Parma-area art heist: three masterworks recovered from Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse
world11 days ago

Parma-area art heist: three masterworks recovered from Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse

Italian police recovered three paintings stolen earlier this year from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma—Cézanne’s Still Life with Cherries (~$7 million), Renoir’s Fish (~$3.5 million) and Matisse’s Odalisque on the Terrace (~$23,000)—found during searches ordered by prosecutors as the investigation continues. The report also notes that Brazilian police recovered eight Matisse illustrations stolen from a São Paulo library and arrested a suspect tied to the case.

via The Guardian|
#art-theft#cezanne#italy
New-owner luxury mega-yacht sinks off Sardinia days after handover
world-news11 days ago

New-owner luxury mega-yacht sinks off Sardinia days after handover

A 98-foot, $9.1 million Angiola II yacht sank off Porto Cervo, Sardinia, just days after delivery to the new owner; an engine failure sparked a fire and flooding, but all 14 guests and crew were rescued with no injuries. The owner has not been named, and Italian authorities are investigating while salvage efforts to recover the vessel are planned.

via New York Post|
#italy#mediterranean-sea#porto-cervo