Gerenzano

Insubria Biopark, three years dedicated to Life

The 2007 – 2009 “account” of the park that took on the scientific work of the former Lepetit research centre.

Malnate

Tests OK. The dam held up under “catastrophic” conditions

Inspection by the Ministerial Commission of the flood detention basin on the River Olona. Another flood test will be carried out In a few months, but the structure will be operational from tomorrow.

Cycling

“Shadowing” and alliances; this is how Basso challenges Contador

Pre-tactics and preparation alone are not all it takes to win a great stage race. Ivan Basso and the Liquigas-Doimo team have already implemented a series of moves to “halt” the Spanish phenomenon.

From soldier to beggar

The story of Sem, who begs in front of a council office. Ten years ago, he took part in the final chapter of the Yugoslav wars in his homeland of Macedonia. He then fled to Greece, and from there to Italy.

Vanzaghello

Hypermarket takes on local staff

A hypermarket, with 35 shops, is opening up next Wednesday. Twenty five percent of the staff will be from Vanzaghello, another 25% from the surrounding area. The state highway No. 527 is under pressure, also because of new projects in nearby Lonate.

10th June 1940: Italy enters the war

The parade in Piazza Monte Grappa under the sound of bells

A huge crowd marched towards the main city square in the afternoon. In order to encourage a wider participation, factories and offices had closed early. The leader’s speech was expected at 18.00.

Malpensa

The Italian team off to South Africa, flanked on both sides by the crowd

Hundreds of people were present, with Italian flags, jerseys and caps, as the coach went onto the runway of Terminal 2. The team will arrive in Johannesburg in the morning, and play their first match, against Paraguay, on 14 June

Varese

Close to the record with the Embrace around the lake

“In some parts, the human chain was not closed.” Initial estimates speak of 18,000 people.

Cycling

The Tour of Italy, at the feet of Ivan Basso

In the final time trials in the Verona Arena, the Varese cyclist maintained his advantage and conquered the pink jersey for the second time in his career. Now he has to concentrate on the Tour de France and on his family; his wife Micaela is expecting their third child.

Varese

The city is getting ready for the G6 summit

Only a few days are missing to the beginning of the important international summit and the technicians are preparing the meeting rooms. Everyone’s busy cleaning, the city park is being tidied up and the 007 ( the G6 rep) are in town.

Editorial

We are all a little illiterate

The Internet and social networks are an alphabet, and despite increasingly forming the basis of how our communities operate, they are still the source of fears and doubts.

Varese

The Insubria’s pride begins with a Lebanese student

Tayoun Patrick, a 23-year-old Lebanese student, is attending the third year of medicine and is the first foreign student to be elected at the Academic Senate of the Insubria University of Varese