Gallarate

All together for the MA*GA: re-opening on 23rd

The network of solidarity, of authorities, institutions, artists and volunteers, has made re-opening the Museum possible just nine months after the fire. The inauguration is on Saturday.

Venegono Superiore

Man who poached birds has been arrested for stealing from the State

This is one of the first cases in Italy. A 70-year-old man had illegally set up large nets to catch birds on his property. Birds used as decoys were also found in very small cages.

Healthcare

“Varese con Te” (Varese with you), the tombola of friendship and thousand ways to lend a hand

Interview with Michele Graglia, President of the association that, through the free home help to people who are sick with cancer, has offered for years a priceless service to those who need treatment and to their relatives.

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 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 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 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.