Gallarate – Cassano Magnago – Samarate

New 341, this is the extension of the Pedemontana

The change to Trunk Road 341 will be the new, alternative road to Malpensa Airport. Here is a “tour” of the work that everyone is talking about.

Saronno

Sanctuary, statues on the ground after 500 years. The restoration begins

The delicate work to bring the 20 life-sized statues down from the dome has been completed. “They’re not in good shape, and we need funds to restore them. They’re part of heritage that is unique in Europe.”

Science and Technology

New insect discovered in the rocks of Monte San Giorgio

The fossil, from the Triassic period, is of a hitherto unknown species. It was discovered in the Gaggiolo Valley, during excavations carried out by the Cantonal Natural History Museum.

Economics

UNIVA: “The recovery will start with young people and families”

Despite the crisis, the core of Varese’s manufacturing is holding up. The balance of trade is in the black, and the engineering sector is driving exports. Giovanni Brugnoli, chairman of the Union of Industrialists has said, “In order to get out of this impasse, we have to play a social role.”

Varese

MV Agusta, orders up by 12%

The motorcycle company has announced a doubling of the orders for 2012, a sign that the quality of a product that carries the Made in Italy label can beat the serious economic crisis.

Castelveccana

“Ghost dog” brought to safety, after 10 freezing days in the woods

The dog was located thanks to a GPS device, and recovered by members of the Alpine Rescue. It had come to the end of its strength, at the bottom of the Cuvignone Pass. “A great lesson on life.”

Milan

Snow and commuters. Cattaneo: “The Trenord system held out”

This is what the Regional Councillor for Infrastructure and Transport said after the heavy snowfalls in the last few days. Only 3.5% of trains in Lombardy have been cancelled.

Malpensa

Tango and Cash, the infallible noses of the cash dogs

The two 4-legged officers have played a central role in a number of operations, looking for money that was being exported from Malpensa Airport, without any customs declarations.

Volleyball

It’s Yet Europe for Busto and Villa

A few hours after the triumph in the Italia Cup, the Yamamay team is back on the court, in Poland, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Women’s Challenge Cup. The MC-Carnaghi team is seeking redemption in the Champions League, against Dinamo Moscow.

Saronno

A comic strip to be part of dessert history

Lazzaroni’s unique initiative: an artistic competition in order to choose the comic strip which will be printed on one of the historical biscuits tins. Polls on Facebook

Varese

“My desk began to shake and I ran out”

The testimonies of students, caretakers and teachers, on a tense morning in Varese schools.

TOURISM

From Varese to Varallo: fund-raising for “Sacri Monti” itinerary

The “Nutrendo anima e corpo” project has obtained 135 thousand euros funding. The aim is to enchance this characteristic of the Lombardy and Piedmont regions.