Basketball

Italy inspires Weeden. “I want to play”

During the training session, the new American in the Cimberio team watched his companions, and then tried a few shots. “I’m excited to be here in Italy. I can’t wait to start.”

Environment

Pollution, the worst day in the last 10 years

Record Pm10 levels throughout Lombardy; fine particles reach unprecedented levels. The worst is Saronno, with nearly five times the alarm threshold level. The Legambiente say, "It’s a regional problem."

Malgesso - Island of Giglio

“Dayana was playing with our son, then she disappeared”

The 5-year-old girl and her father have been missing since the Concordia sank. Here is the story of a family from Varese, who were the last to see the little girl before she disappeared into the waters off the Island of Giglio. “Keep looking for my daughter,” was the mother’s plea on the Italian television programme “Chi l’ha visto”.

Tourism

The new Land of tourism is ready: “By the summer, the OK from the Region”

The Tourism Agency has defined the strategies for the coming years. But the approval process shows confrontations and debates. Like the one on Environmental Assessment

MALGESSO – Island of Giglio

“Aboard the Concordia, and fearing to lose our son.”

Giancarlo De Bortoli and Barbara Gnemmi were on the cruise ship with their two children, 3 and 5 years old respectively. They tell us about the frantic moments during the ship's sinking, about the lack of information, about the fear. And they thank the guys from the miniclub.

Gallarate

The strange snow that fell on a sunny day

Late Monday evening, we received reports of the thin blanket of snow covering the streets, cars and trees around the town of Gallarate; but without any real snowfall. The phenomenon, which is similar to soft time, also occurred on Tuesday morning.

MALPENSA

Malpensa sees growth, but Linate sees even more

Malpensa Airport ended 2011 well, with a 2% increase in passenger traffic; for Linate Airport, it was a real boom year, with an increase of 9.2%. However, it was a difficult year, with the business crisis and the repercussions of the Arab Spring.

LETTER TO THE DIRECTOR

“I was on the Concordia last September, near the Island of Giglio”

The tale of one of our readers who recalls his summer cruise, which included a final passing near the area where Costa's ship run aground. "I still can't believe such a tragedy could have taken place.".

SARONNO – TUSCANY

“In that ship I realised I could die”

Claudia Caimi’s story, 16-year-old Liceo Grassi (secondary school) student, who was on holiday with her uncle and aunt on Costa Concordia, the ship that sank near Isola del Giglio

Football

Pettinari, the “gem” who runs in the name of God

The winger has been lent by Atalanta. “At the end of the season, we’ll see. I really want to be free.” He’s chosen the number 33. “Christ’s age. I’m a strong believer; I’ve even been to Medjugorie, with Tiribocchi.”

Gallarate

Flavio Caroli, the new administrator of the Maga

The art museum in Gallarate has changed management; after the early resignation of Angelo Crespi, the art historian from Milan has arrived in Via De Magri. This university professor is also a well-known face on TV, thanks to programme Che Tempo Che Fa.

ART

In newsagents the fourth issue of Hestetika

The magazine approaches art in all of its aspects and styles: from finance to cuisine, from music to design, fashion, luxury, hi-tech, architecture, travel and much more. The cover dedicated to Lucio Fontana.