Insubria
Fashion Valley has moved to Ticino
The latest brand to move there is The North Face, who made a shock announcement a few days ago. However, there are already many international brands in Ticino; for example, Ermenegildo Zegna in Stabio.
Cycling
Two thousand in the saddle, with the “MuTandem” setting the pace
The sun blessed the tenth “Pedal with the champions” in Brinzio. Record number of participants, led by Stefano Zanini and Franco Pellizotti, riding a very unusual vehicle.
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Secrets of a shed that is a model of development
In the heart of Varese province, a factory shed is being built that could become an example of excellence throughout Europe; it is self-sufficient, eco-compatible and solar-powered.
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Ispra’s recipe for “post-Kyoto”
The European Union is taking part in the Copenhagen "Earth Summit". The position of the commission is based on scientific advice provided by the JRC, where future climate scenarios are studied. Are we just going to watch? "We must all do something."
Rimini
Napolitano talks to young people. “Don’t leave Italy, let’s help it to grow.”
The President made an implicit reference to a letter published in the newspaper la Repubblica by Pier Luigi Celli, in which he invited his son to leave the country.
Rugby
Australian Rugby Team in Varese
The Australian national Rugby Sevens team should be visiting Varese in 2010, thanks to agreements with the provincial administration. From 2016, Rugby Sevens is going to be an Olympic sport.
Canton Ticino
In Switzerland, minarets appear on fire brigade’s website
Hackers in action: they sabotaged the system of some websites. Result: photos of Islamic places of worship have appeared on home pages.
Varese
Wear yellow, to say “no” to the racism
The national campaign against intolerance is beginning in Varese: to join, all you have to do is wear something yellow or hang a yellow cloth out of the window on the designated day, 10 December.
Pallavolo
Yamamay in Europe, a great thrill
On the eve of the historical debut in the CEV Cup, the president of the Yamamay Busto Arsizio team, Michele Forte, describes his feelings. “We want to face the tournament in the best way possible, on the court, during the games. We hope our legs won’t start trembling.”
Morazzone
Art nouveau building demolished
The Cultural Heritage Office fails to set a constraint, and the owners bring in the bulldozers. Bambi Lazzati: “Even the war didn’t demolish it”.
Busto Arsizio
Stem cells: Varese teaches the world
Growing success of the Biocell Centre, which is preparing for an important conference in the United States.
University
American campuses reward merit
In the most important US universities, the admission of students is not determined on the basis of income. At MIT, attendance is completely free for more than 30% of the students. The aim of this direct policy is to attract and offer opportunities to talented people from all over the world.
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