Varese
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GlocalNews, the local digital journalism festival, is returning this year, from 13 to 16 November, to liven up the town of Varese.
Rome
Red Cross: “We request immediate release”
Francesco Rocca released a statement about the abduction of the two italian aid-workers in Sirya
Rowing
Trained and multilingual: make way for the volunteers for the Under 23 World Championships
The 466 young people who will welcome and assist the athletes, spectators and staff, have been presented in Schiranna. And the Infopoint on the lakeshore has also opened. However, the political controversies have continued.
Rowing
Under 23 World Championships, the “wizards of the boats” are already hard at work
Zanzi Park is home to the stands of the companies that provide the rowers with technical assistance and carry out repairs on boats and accessories. And there are also representatives from Varese.
Malpensa
SEA Handling, an agreement has been signed
On 1 September, the “historic” company that has operated at Malpensa and Linate will make way for the new company, Airport Handling; the agreement has been signed by the trade unions CGIL, CISL and UIL, and by the independent unions FLAI and USB.
Economics
Indesit-Whirlpool, a €16 billion marriage
With the purchase of 60% of the group based in Fabriano, Whirlpool becomes the leading manufacturer in Europe. Now, the Americans are launching a PPO (public purchase offer) for the shares in circulation.
Cassinetta di Biandronno
A glimmer of hope for Husqvarna: the Chinese are offering KTM €5 million
The Austrian Pierer Industrie (KTM) have begun labour mobility procedures, after the offer from SRM Srl, the company controlled by the Shineray Motorcycle Company, who produce off-road motorcycles. It is possible that the remaining 56 employees will be taken on for the new production.
Varese
A wellness centre at the Grand Hotel Campo dei Fiori
The project by Marco Colnago and Cristina Monesi, to redevelop the building designed by Giuseppe Sommaruga, is competing for the Ischia International Architecture Award.
Cuasso al Monte
When Valceresio came to the Olympics
Not many people know that the moving piece of music played at the Winter Paralympics in Sochi was from Varese, or rather, Valceresio. It was written by a composer from Cuasso al Monte, Gregorio Cosentino.
Varese
It’s never too late: one of the finalists in the Chiara Prize is 90
The three finalists in the literary competition have been announced. They are Giulio Questi, with Uomini e comandanti (published by Einaudi), Gianni Celati, with Selve d’amore (Quodlibet), and Davide Barilli, with La nascita del Che. Racconti da Cuba (Aragno). The “Newcomer” prize goes to the Italian-Senegalese writer Aminata Aidara.
Cycling
Two Italian jerseys to be won, in the centre of Varese
The Italian Women’s Championships, on Sunday 29 June, have been presented; the Juniores and Elite categories will be competing. The outcomes are difficult to predict; numerous secondary events in addition to the race.
Castellanza
In Venezuela for 40 years, but only for the tax authorities
A man pretended to reside in Venezuela, but actually lived in a villa in Castellanza, and drove around in luxury cars. In 40 years, he failed to pay €5 million to the Italian tax authorities.
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