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Italy’s coronavirus response was a role model for Europe. What went wrong?
A little over a month ago, Italy was held up as a role model for their coronavirus response in Europe. But this week, Italy surpassed 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections, becoming one of the top 10 worst-affected countries globally.
This rapper speaks to Italy’s unemployed youth
Italy’s youth unemployment has hit nearly 50 percent in some areas of the country’s depressed south. Rapper Clementino hits that straight on in his song, “O’ Vient.”Italy’s youth unemployment has hit nearly 50 percent in some areas of the country’s depressed south. Rapper Clementino hits that straight on in his song, “O’ Vient.”
Small drone used to catch polluting mafioso in the act
Environmental dumping is a major problem in Italy, and its source can often be tracked back to organized crime. A new, small unmanned aerial vehicle is being tested to help not only catch polluters in the act, but track pollution back to its source.
European artists protest budget cuts by destroying their art, including at museums
An Italian museum is the highest profile examples of European artists protesting budget cuts by burning their art. At the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum, director Antonio Manfredi has promised to burn three pieces per week until his funding is improved. He’s already burned some pieces, so he’s not bluffing.
