Gallarate

After nine months the MA*GA reopens: “A result wanted by everyone”

Emma Zanella, director of MA*GA, talks about these hard months after the fire of last February. On Saturday 23 the MA*GA reopens, in part, to the public.

Italy

Six good reasons to study the history of art

“It improves your life” is the first reason, according to one of our readers who responded to the appeal by Gianni Barba concerning the abolition of teaching the history of art

Varese

Gianna Nannini, when words rock

The singer-songwriter received the “Words In Music” award, given by the Chiara Prize, and reminisced about her long and happy career as a great singer-songwriter.

Varese

First house IMU: the Commune decides on an increase

The first house rate increases from 0.45% to 0.58%, to cover the State Solidarity Fund, even though the State will foot the bill. The opposition say, “ it is a risk on the backs of the Varese citizens”.

Varese

Everything is ready for the arrival of Karol Wojtyla

The definite programme of the cultural events and the liturgical celebration that are accompanying the presence of the shrine containing the blood of the blessed Wojtyla is now ready.

Varese

The murder of Lidia Macchi; the family ask for new investigations

The brother and sister have asked for the case to be given to the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Milan. After 26 years, the mystery is still unresolved and no facts have been discovered.

Varese

Countdown for tyres and snow chains

Let’s not be deceived by the sun over the last few days. On 15 November, the order to equip cars for the winter comes into effect. The regulations will remain in force until mid-March.

Varese

The world as seen through the eyes of young directors: “Documentamy” is starting

Documentaries and documentary films about music and musicians shot by young directors under 35 will be shown at Filmstudio ’90, from 13 to 16 November

Varese

The municipality co-finances the operation Villa Mylius

Palazzo Estense together with the Gualtiero Marchesi Foundation takes part in the Cariplo announcement. It will allocate € 500,000 but € 4.8 million are needed. Money will be distributed only in case of victory.

Busto Arsizio

The life of Eraldo depends on a residence permit

Alex De Mercato, from Busto Arsizio, is helping his Albanian friend to treat a serious case of leukaemia; he opened a shop in his friend’s name, which is now in danger of closing. “If he loses his job, he’ll lose his residence permit and the treatments. Let’s help him.”

Busto Arsizio

The half-marathon attracts a crowd: 3000 people along the streets of Busto Arsizio

There were 2100 athletes in the competitive race, and almost 800, in the amateur race; these are the figures for the half-marathon that took place in the town, last Sunday. The winner was Rolando Piana; Linus also took part.