Turin

Italy’s Turin to host Eurovision song contest in 2022

The Italian city of Turin will host the 2022 Eurovision song contest, one of the world’s largest televised events, marking its return to Italy after 31 years, the event’s organizers…

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Centre-left wins Italian mayoral elections, 5-Star loses Rome

Centre-left candidates are set to win Italy's big cities in local elections, partial results showed on Monday, with Rome's incumbent mayor Virginia Raggi of the 5-Star Movement headed for defeat. The…

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In Pictures – Over 100 evacuated after fire hits Turin apartment block

A large fire broke out at the top of a Turin apartment block on Friday, and five people were slightly hurt in the aftermath of the blaze, local sources said.…

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Photo Story: The Eurovision logo on the Mole Antonelliana in Turin

The Eurovision song contest candidacy logo projected on the Mole Antonelliana, in Turin, Italy. Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 for Italy with their song Zitti E Buoni…

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Genoa, Turin and Milan unite for tourism

The Municipalities of Genoa, Milan, and Turin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to intensify their relationships through joint participation in projects related to economic and tourist development, cultural activities, and…

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Turin’s Holy Shroud veneration to be broadcast live on Holy Saturday

On Saturday 11 April, there will be an extraordinary veneration of the Shroud in Turin Cathedral, which will be broadcast live on Italian television and through social media platforms. From…

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Lavazza donates €10 million for emergency services in Piemonte

Coronavirus, Lavazza donates €10 million for emergency services in Piemonte to finance projects which sustain health, education and the most susceptible citizens within the region In order to address the health…

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Exhibition in Italy on the Lancia Aurelia

Cars are exhibited at the inauguration on Thursday of the exhibition 'Lancia Aurelia 1950-2020 timeless myth' at Mauto, the Turin National Automobile Museum, in Turin, Italy. The exhibition is a…

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Photo Story: Turin landmark illuminated in Christmas lights

A view of the Mole Antonelliana monument in Turin, Italy. Wednesday evening the Mole Antonelliana was illuminated in blue for the Christmas season in Turin. Photos: EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO

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Photo Story: A special delivery from Santa Claus in Turin

Moments from the gathering on Sunday morning of people dressed as Santa Claus to greet and cheer the sick children at the Regina Margherita hospital in Turin, Italy. The visit…

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Major anti-mafia operation in Turin

Over 400 soldiers, the Carabinieri and other law-enforcement agencies were deployed in a major Anti-Mafia operation in Turin led to the issuance of a notification against the local cosche of 'ndrangheta…

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Fiat Chrysler to build new car battery hub in Turin

Fiat Chrysler will build a new battery assembly complex in its Mirafiori plant in Turin, with an initial investment of 50 million euros, the carmaker announced. Batteries produced in the…

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Italian police foil kidnapping of woman in Turin

Police in Turin on Wednesday foiled the apparent kidnapping of a woman after being alerted by members of the public in the city's Piazza San Carlo that someone had been…

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Five Italian cities put on maximum alert due to the heat

The highest level of warning for high temperatures has been issued Wednesday for five Italian cities: Bolzano, Brescia, Florence, Perugia and Turin. The alert issued by the health ministry will…

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Cooling off – Turin

A dog cools off at a fountain in downtown Turin, Italy, 27 June 2019. Temperatures registered 34 degrees Celsius with hot winds and high humidity gripping most of the country.…

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Italian Health Ministry issues heat alert for 6 cities, for 16 on Friday

The Italian health ministry has issued a heat alert for six Italian cities for Thursday and for 16 on Friday. The red alert indicates the maximum risk level for all…

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Envelope containing bullet sent to Turin Mayor

An envelope containing a bullet was sent to Turin Mayor Chiara Appendino's office. A report about the threatening package was first reported by Corriere della Sera. Appendino also had…

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Photostory: Turin welcomes the ‘Tennis ATP Finals 2021-2025’

The logo of the Tennis ATP Finals Torino 2021-2025 is projected on the Mole Antonelliana in Turin, Italy. The city of Turin has been selected to host the ATP Finals…

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Suspicious package sent to Lavazza HQ in Italy

There has been another incident of a suspect package delivered in the post in Turin. This time the suspicious package was sent to the new head quarters of coffee maker…

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Parcel-bomb sent to Lega politician

A parcel-bomb was delivered to Lega member in Turin on Friday. Apparently the explosive device is similar to another sent to Turin Mayor Chiara Appendino this week. The package was…

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