Television

Digital Terrestrial: postponement in Lombardy confirmed

It is now official: the change over is being postponed until September-October, in order not to jeopardise coverage of the World Cup, or of the regional elections.

Leggiuno

St. Catherine Hermitage, lift will be ready in spring

In the long-term plans of Varese Province, the Hermitage and all of the surrounding area must become a top attraction for art tourism in the Varese area.

Gerenzano

The Insubrias Biopark unveils the “antitoxin” nose

On Friday, 22 January, Otasens, a project to create a compact device for checking wine, cereals, beer and other foods quickly, will be presented.

Castelseprio

New “World heritage” candidacy

The municipality, with the church of “Santa Maria Foris Portas”, is included in the “Italia Langobardorum. Centres of power and worship” network site.

Tradate

Ships and ports in bottles. “40 years of passion”

Over 200 works by Aldo Codognato, on display at the Frera Arts Centre; perfect miniatures of ports all over the world, and seascapes

Fagnano Olona

King of waste again in handcuffs

The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Busto Arsizio has discovered the illegal trafficking of dangerous waste once more by Salvatore Accarino, who has already been found guilty of this crime. Another 9 people were arrested with him, 41 are being investigated.

Gallarate

A sea of supporters at the Rino Gattuso fish shop

A debut crowded with VIPs in the shop opened by the Milan midfielder and his friend Andrea Bianchi: hundreds of people welcomed Ronaldinho, Beckham and Iaquinta, among others.

Politics

Northern League and PDL, agreement reached for elections

After tension in the last few days, the names of mayoral candidates for Saronno, Somma Lombardo, Luino, Laveno and Samarate have been decided by common consent.

Malpensa

The “Tokio Hotel” parade in Malpensa. Delirious fans

The German rock stars landed at Malpensa Airport to attend a fashion show in Milan. Tears and hugs among the cheering fans.

“The situation is dramatic. Concern about organising aid”

Tradate/Haiti

After days of waiting, relatives of Don Giuseppe Noli managed, during the night, to speak to him and to the former priest from Abbiate, Don Brescianini. The volunteer machine is moving in town

Varese

Varese people throughout the world, around the Bonfire

Thousands in front of the bonfire pyre, 50,000 in front of their computers: the Saint Anthony Bonfire was a great event in Varese, as it is every year. Here are your comments and photos.