Varese

When the community goes online

Aldo Bonomi, Davide Rampello and Luca De Biase exchange ideas on “local communities and global interests”, during the first Glocalnews meeting.

Varese

The Palace Hotel celebrates its first 100 years

A whole year of celebrations is being planned, for the building that, more than just a hotel, is a monument to the town of Varese.

Gallarate

And the chocolate wrapper becomes a form of art

Giordano Redaelli's works are on display in the original and ironic art exhibition at the Spazio Zero. The artist has been working for years using the packaging for consumer products

Varese

The secular trees among history, legend and scientific research

From the old “Beech of Cuvio”, to the 3-centuries-old oak of Como. Passing from the big tree and from the Villa Mirabello cedar. For two days the city hosts a national rendezvous about monumental trees

Liuc

2013, looking towards Europe

The new academic year at the Cattaneo University began with two inaugural lectures dedicated to European economic and monetary policy and to the role of Italy in the Eurozone.

Varese

No cuts for the hospital, but investment in paediatric surgery

Paediatric surgery, which is necessary for a children’s hospital, has been added to the plan of services provided by the “Del Circolo” Hospital, in Varese. In three years, a children’s hospital may become a reality.

Milan

In Glocalnews, the Regional Council becomes social

During the “tre giorni varesina”, the Regional Council will show its presence on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. President Cecchetti: “We aim to reach more and more citizens through information.”

Varese

Cgil: “We strike with the whole of Europe”

It is the first European general strike, Cisl and Uil don’t take part. On Wednesday the employees will cross their arms for four hours. Meeting from 9:30 am in Garibaldino square. On Friday, Susanna Camusso of the Fondazione Città Futura (City of the Future Foundation) will be a guest

Ispra

Workers on strike at the JRC: “Don’t say we’re privileged”

Some fifty employees went onto the streets to protest against cuts at European institutions, which might result in two hundred dismissals, also at Ispra.

Basketball

Proud father, Banks, scores a flying basket, with a smile on his face

The shooting guard is one of the protagonists of the Cimberio team’s great start. He tells Varesenews about the joy of being a father, of the team’s results, and of … Italian cuisine.

VARESE

The winners of DocumentaMy 2012

The first year of this documentary festival has been won by a young director from Pordenone, Caterina Shanta, with È troppo vicino per mettere a fuoco. The prize decided by the public is shared by Emanuela Mascherini and Mattia Coletto.

Varese

A visit inside Villa Recalcati

The beautiful eighteenth-century stately home, one of the symbols of Varese, and an important tourist attraction, is opening its doors to the public on Saturday afternoon.