Poland

Poland’s shock, as seen by a Varese woman.

The testimony of Elisa Leone, who, for a year, has been in Poland, tells of he feelings about the tragedy that has struck the nation.

Milan

Mayors in revolt, march on Milan

The mayors of the “most virtuous towns in Italy” presented the prefect with a document to request a revision of the stability pact and greater funds to the local councils.

Readers’ news

Revolt in Thailand seen through the eyes of a student from Varese

Rachele Mazza has been studying in Bangkok since last July. During the last month, she has had the chance to get to know the “red-shirts”. And she has told VareseNews.

Technology

The future of iPhone will be revealed on 8 April

After the strong launch of the iPad, Apple are acting sooner to tackle the competition from Google and Microsoft. The first mobile phone designed by the daddy of Windows might appear four days later.

Varese

Abruzzi, when the people of Varese rallied

The first departures only a few hours after the earthquake. The work of the volunteers. The assessment one year after the earthquake, by those who organised the initial rescue work.

Science

Varese, the outer space capital

On Saturday, the World Day for research on extraterrestrial intelligence, Varese is hosting two prestigious events. One of the participants will be the astrophysicist Giovanni Bignami.

Milan

The Copenhagen underground, which is run by a Milanese company, is the best in the world

The award was given in London, to the best of 70 companies from around the world. The system adopted in Denmark is also going to be used for Milan’s Line 5.

Gallarate

Almond biscuits Amaretti di Gallarate conquer America

The speciality of the Italian confectionery Pasticceria Gnocchi was reviewed on the website of The New York Times. This is another success after London, Moscow and Paris.

Brezzo di Bedero (Varese)

Woman attacked by four dogs is hospitalised

The attack happened this afternoon. Doctors say the woman has wounds all over her body. Helicopter rescue intervened.

Varese

Bonds help enterprises

Entrepreneurs undersigning bonds to help other entrepreneurs. This is the initiative that has been promoted by the Industrial Union in the province of Varese and by the Bank of Cooperative Credit (Bcc) in Busto Garolfo and Buguggiate.

Varese

Varese salami gets a regional label

A new label, which identifies Varese’s pre-Alpine salami with a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) has been presented at the “Ville Ponti” Conference Centre; Lombardy Region has just given the go-ahead for the presentation of the regulation in Rome.