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Cubans in Italy pay tribute to National Hero José Martí

Published on: January 26, 2024
13:36

Rome, Jan 26 (Prensa Latina) At a solemn ceremony in front of the monument of Cuban National Hero José Martí in the central park around EUR Lake in Rome on Friday, Cubans in Italy celebrated his 171st birthday on January 28.

Italian and Jordanian FMs assess Middle East conflict

Published on: January 18, 2024
09:25

Rome, Jan 18 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, reportedly discussed, during a phone conversation, the seriousness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the danger of its expansion in the Middle East.

International drug trafficking network dismantled in Italy

Published on: January 16, 2024
13:24

Rome, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) With the arrests of 29 people on Tuesday, Italian anti-drug forces dismantled an extensive drug trafficking network that included two gangs of the Camorra organization in the southern city of Naples, a spokesman said.

Italia denies extradition of accused priest to Argentina

Published on: January 13, 2024
10:05

Rome, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) Surprise and frustration prevail among human rights groups on Saturday, after Italian Minister of Justice Carlo Nordio opposed to extradite priest Franco Reverberi to Argentina, where he has been accused of crimes during the dictatorship.

Italy on alert after two new H1N1 swine flu deaths

Published on: January 10, 2024
16:56

Rome, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) In Vicenza, a tragic scenario unfolded with two deaths attributed to swine flu, identified as the H1N1 virus. Currently, three further patients, including a woman in very serious condition, have been hospitalized in intensive care due to complications related to this pathology, including the dreaded interstitial pneumonia.

Strikes at Italian airports demanding labor rights

Published on: January 8, 2024
17:20

Rome, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Seven Italian union groups called for a demonstration to demand labor rights for their workers at the main airports nationwide.

Italy reports 38,737 Covid-19 cases, 371 deaths weekly

Published on: January 6, 2024
11:30

Rome, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) From December 28, 2023 to January 3, 2024, Italy´s Superior Health Institute (ISS) has reported 38,737 cases of Covid-19, 5.7% less than the 40,990 registered previous week.

Ancient skeletons found in newly discovered Roman necropolis in Italy

Published on: January 6, 2024
10:58

Rome, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Archaeologists involved in a two-year-long excavation project at the site of a planned solar energy plant ancient city of Tarquinia, north of Rome, have unearthed an ancient Roman necropolis containing 67 skeletons buried in 57 ornate tombs.

Italy surpasses 445 million tourist visits in 2023

Published on: January 3, 2024
12:22

Rome, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) The total number of tourists presence reached 445.3 million in Italy during 2023, which represents a significant increase, 8,1%, in relation to the results achieved last year, an analysis indicates.

Italy develops new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Published on: January 2, 2024
10:31

Rome, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) One of our researchers has identified a potential new treatment target for pancreatic cancer. Dr. Miriam Martini, based in Torino, Italy, recently made this exciting breakthrough. Fewer than 1 in 10 people in the UK can be expected to survive 5 years or more after their diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, so this is fantastic news for patients.

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