The article discusses the Italian government's commitment to rebuilding towns affected by a series of earthquakes from August to October, with a focus on the central Italian towns of Camerino and Norcia. Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi have both assured citizens that the state will support them in rebuilding their lives. Renzi outlined a four-stage plan for reconstruction, including relocation of citizens and support for farmers. The government has extended emergency powers to the head of Italy's civil protection agency, Fabrizio Curcio, and is sending additional personnel to assist in the affected regions. Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti highlighted the military's role in aiding the civil protection agency and preventing looting.

Concerts, festivals, shows, and exhibitions are abundant for Ferragosto in Piedmont. Highlights include the Bartolomeo Bruni-Città di Cuneo Orchestra concert in Paesana, special museum openings in Turin with free or discounted entry, and live theater and music at the Mausoleo della Bela Rosin. High-altitude events feature the Cine Symphony Orchestra performing film and TV soundtracks at the Forte di Fenestrelle, in collaboration with the Museo Nazionale del Cinema di Torino, including a soundtracked screening of 'Maciste Alpino'.

The Corkscrew Museum in Barolo showcases a collection of over 1,400 corkscrews of various shapes and sizes, collected by Turin pharmacist Paolo Annoni. The exhibition includes unique pieces from around the world, such as caricature corkscrews of American Senator Andrew Volstead, promoter of the 1919 anti-alcohol law, and figurative corkscrews depicting people, animals, and objects. The corkscrew, originally designed to extract a cork from a glass container, not necessarily a wine bottle, was first patented in 1795 by Englishman Samuel Henshall. In Italy, the trade of wine in glass containers was prohibited until 1728 to prevent fraud, as production was artisanal and could not guarantee bottles of the same capacity.

The Damask Rose, known for its aromatic scent and medicinal properties, has been cultivated for over 2,000 years according to historical documents. Hundreds of specimens have been planted in the Giardini Reali of Turin, which now feature a photographic exhibition and an artistic installation. The project, created by Musei Reali in collaboration with the Syria Trust for Development and the Fondazione Santagata for l'Economia e la Cultura, aims to promote Syrian cultural heritage by showcasing the ancient cultivation and transformation of the flower. In 2019, UNESCO listed the practices and crafts associated with the Damask Rose in the village of Al-Mrah as intangible cultural heritage. The exhibition is accompanied by a cultural events program from July 4 to 7 to explore Syrian art, history, literature, and archaeology.

The municipality of Turin is set to implement new regulations by July to balance the needs of residents and business owners, aiming to relocate nightlife activities away from the city center.

Students from various regions of Italy share their experiences of living in shared accommodations while studying at the Politecnico di Torino. Sara, from Lecce, is pursuing a master's degree in Data Science and plans to study in France. Giulio, from Sanremo, is in his third year of management engineering and shares an apartment with two other students. Both students discuss the financial challenges and benefits of their living arrangements.

The article discusses the severe shortage of public housing in Turin, with over 6,000 pending applications and 20,000 families unable to afford rent. Unions Sunia and Cgil call for new regional housing laws and public policies to address the crisis. The lack of government funding for rental support and eviction prevention is criticized, and the issue of insufficient student housing in Piedmont is highlighted.

Maddalena Vaglio Tanet's novel 'Tornare dal bosco,' inspired by the town of Bioglio in the province of Biella, is among the twelve finalists for the Premio Strega. The author, originally from the area and now living in Maastricht, has set her first novel for adults in the familiar woods of her childhood. The story involves a mysterious forest, the suicide of a young girl, and her teacher who hides among the trees. The narrative is fueled by real events that the author learned about in her youth, involving a beloved teacher who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

Arturo Brachetti took on the role of the Duchess of Crakentorp in 'La figlia del Reggimento' at the Regio Theater, a new production co-produced with La Fenice of Venice. Directed by the duo Barbe and Doucet, the performance blends surreal and real elements with humor and skill. Maestro Evelino Pidò, a Turin native now residing in Paris, returns to the Regio podium after 13 years to conduct Gaetano Donizetti's most successful French opera.

Andrés-Orozco Estrada, a highly regarded conductor born in Colombia and naturalized Austrian, has been appointed as the new director of the Orchestra sinfonica nazionale della Rai. His goals include enhancing communication with the public, especially young people. Estrada will lead the orchestra for three years, starting with a concert on June 2nd at the Rai Auditorium. The upcoming 2023/2024 season will feature 22 concerts, with notable conductors like Fabio Luisi, Robert Trevino, and Daniel Harding. These concerts will be broadcast on Radio3, Rai Cultura, and Rai5.

In Candiolo, Torino, the Cooperativa Speranza has been producing electrical energy from cow manure and agricultural waste since 2008, which is fed into the grid, while thermal energy is supplied to the Candiolo institute. The Consorzio Italiano Biogas held a meeting at the plant to discuss new developments, including the new biometane decree and implementation delays. There are over 200 agricultural biogas plants in Piedmont.

Starting Saturday, April 22, 2023, free guided tours will commence at the restoration and consolidation site of the Juvarrian facade of Palazzo Madama and the monumental statues by Giovanni Baratta, restored with a significant contribution from Fondazione CRT, which allocated 2.4 million euros for the entire operation. The newly restored allegorical statues of Good Government will offer a unique perspective of Turin and its surrounding territory. The site also features historical elements from Roman times to Juvarra's incomplete facade project.

The event 'Torino che Legge' celebrates World Book Day with one of its most beloved activities, a reading session on a historic tram. Students from the ODS School of Dubbing and Entertainment read excerpts from novels by Italo Calvino, marking the centenary of his birth. An actor also participated, portraying the writer himself.

Rajna Kabaivanska expresses her deep emotional connection and admiration for Teatro Regio in Turin as she returns 50 years after its inauguration. She reminisces about her role in the opening night performance of Verdi's 'I vespri Siciliani' and the lasting impact the theater has had on her.

The 'INSIDE OUT' project by French artist JR, known for his monumental works blending photography, public art, and social engagement, has arrived in Turin. The installation, featuring large-format photos of local faces and stories, is displayed in Piazza San Carlo and the courtyard of Gallerie d'Italia. This event coincides with JR's first solo exhibition on migration themes, hosted by Intesa San Paolo museum until July 16. The collage of Turin residents' faces will be visible until April 10, with interviews from project manager Valentin Crepain and Gallerie d'Italia's deputy director Antonio Carloni.

Bread prices in Turin remain high, with some bakeries charging up to 6 euros per kilogram. The first edition of the National Day of Catering focuses on bread, with Ascom dedicating the theme to bread soups. Maria Luisa Coppa, president of Ascom Confcommercio Torino, is interviewed.

The Barolo social district, located between Via Cigna and Via Cottolengo, is celebrating its 200th anniversary. Founded in 1823 by the Marquises of Barolo, Giulia and Tancredi, it serves as a citadel of solidarity. Historian and curator Edoardo Accattino was interviewed for the service.

At the Alfieri Theatre in Turin, the play 'Don Quixote' is being performed until March 12, with actor Alessio Boni playing the wandering knight and also co-directing alongside Roberto Aldorasi and Marcello Prayer. Sancho Panza is portrayed by actress Serra Yilmaz. Boni describes the play as a tribute to those who steadfastly believe in their dreams and ideals.

In 'Il libro della pioggia,' writer and CEO of Holden School, Martino Gozzi, addresses the loss of a great friend. The autobiographical novel narrates the story of their strong bond and life moving forward. Gozzi explains the therapeutic value of writing, stating that narrating grief does not mean overcoming it, but rather accepting it and acknowledging that pain and sadness are part of our lives. He believes that writing helps organize our thoughts and connects us with others.

The municipalities of Carmagnola and Orbassano in Italy have initiated a project to census dog DNA in order to trace back to owners who do not pick up their pets' excrement, declaring war on dirty sidewalks and streets.

In response to the cinema crisis, the 'Cinema al Cinema' project offers discounted tickets at 3.50 euros to attract families and future audiences, particularly children. Agis, in collaboration with local theaters and supported by the Piedmont region, aims to revitalize cinemas as communal spaces. Despite the pandemic's impact, recent data shows a 59% increase in attendance and a 76% rise in revenue in early 2023 compared to the previous year, though still below pre-COVID levels. The initiative underscores the importance of shared cinematic experiences.

Theatre performances are now accessible to blind or visually impaired spectators through an initiative by Fertili Terreni Teatro in Turin. Audioguides and tactile tours enable appreciation of the shows. The service is reported by Maria Elena Spagnolo, with editing by Cristiano Gaviglio and images by Luciano Gallian.

Paolo Fresu's 'Tango Macondo' is a theatrical performance at Teatro Carignano, inspired by Salvatore Niffoi's work and featuring music by Fresu, Pierpaolo Vacca, and Daniele Bonaventura. Directed by Giorgio Gallione and produced by Teatro Stabile di Bolzano, the show combines various artistic elements, including acting and dance, to create a vibrant and evocative experience. The performance is accessible to a wide audience, including children, and will run until Sunday.

Luca Micheletti, a fourth-generation artist from the Micheletti-Zampieri theatrical dynasty, is currently a baritone who recently performed as Don Giovanni in a production by Riccardo and Chiara Muti. In an interview, he discusses the significance of music, theater, and art in his life.

Stefano Bonaccini, Emilia Romagna's president and candidate for the Democratic Party's secretary, visited Mirafiori to meet workers and discuss fighting job precariousness, emphasizing the need for stable work to cost more than precarious jobs. He acknowledged the PD's perceived distance from workers in the past and called for a new season of reforms to ensure development, industrial policies, and better income conditions. On Holocaust Remembrance Day, he privately met with Jewish community representatives and paid tribute to Primo Levi. His tour in Piemonte continued with a conference at Sermig and meetings with supporters and mayors, concluding in Novara. Elly Schlein, another PD leadership candidate, has scheduled visits in Cuneo, Asti, Alessandria, and Torino. Meanwhile, Domenico Rossi is moving towards a unitary candidacy for the secretariat of Piemonte without primaries due to an agreement.

The article discusses the confiscation of properties from the Jewish community in Turin following the racial laws of 1938. It tells the story of Remo Jona, a Turin lawyer who lost his wife and children in a concentration camp and wrote to EGELI, the entity managing confiscated Jewish properties, pleading for the return of taxes he had paid. The archives of the Compagnia di San Paolo contain detailed records of the seized properties, including houses, apartments, lands, and everyday objects. The article includes interviews with Elisabetta Ballaira, Executive Director of the Fondazione 1563 for Art and Culture of the Compagnia di San Paolo.

Kevin Spacey, during his visit to Turin, avoided commenting on the controversies surrounding his presence due to past sexual abuse allegations. He expressed his enjoyment of the city and his previous experience filming with Franco Nero. Despite being acquitted by a New York jury in October 2022, Spacey faces other charges in British courts. Some associations criticized the decision to award him a prize while under investigation. The Cinema Museum in Turin is awarding Spacey the Stella della Mole and defends its choice to invite and honor him.

Kevin Spacey received the Stella della Mole award in Turin, expressing gratitude for the support and the invitation. The event, attended by Vittorio Sgarbi and Domenico De Gaetano, celebrated Spacey's career in film and television. However, his visit sparked controversy due to past sexual abuse allegations, despite his acquittal in New York in 2022. Spacey still faces charges in the UK, leading to criticism from associations like Amleta, Se non ora quando?, and Non una di meno. Spacey chose to focus on his positive experiences in Turin.

In Piedmont, new Covid-19 cases are decreasing, contrary to the national trend which shows an 11% increase. The weekly report from the Gimbe Foundation highlights better figures for ordinary bed occupancy (7.7%) and intensive care units (1.6%) compared to national averages.

The work of publishing houses today is significantly different from the past due to changes in the publishing market and technology. These companies have evolved into full-fledged businesses with specialized roles, maintaining their core function as the link between authors and the public.

The Eurovision event held last May in Turin not only brought artists from across Europe but also generated an economic impact of 22.8 million euros, including direct and indirect effects. This data comes from a study by the Osservatorio Culturale del Piemonte for the Camera di Commercio di Torino. Researchers also added another 66 million euros from media visibility. The event cost 14 million euros.

The No Tav movement is featured in the documentary 'La scelta', screened out of competition at the Turin Film Festival, which has been filmed over ten years and presents a reflection beyond the No Tav struggle, according to director Carlo A. Bachschmidt. The documentary's scheduling faced criticism from Augusta Montaruli, undersecretary for University and Research. Another film, 'Pamfir', a tragic family story set in a Western Ukrainian village, competed in the feature film category, with director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk developing the film in Turin with the support of the Torino Film Lab.

The 23rd edition of the Sottodiciotto Film Festival in Turin, running from December 15 to 19, focuses on the creativity of suburban areas, multiculturalism, and multilingualism. The festival features 101 films, including shorts and feature films, with a special section called Generazione Futura showcasing six films about childhood and adolescence. Highlights include the opening film 'Piano Piano' by Nicola Prosatore, a lesson by Stefano Bessoni on miniature worlds, and a new competitive section for student-made animated shorts. The festival also collaborates with RAI Kids to premiere the innovative series 'Kapuf - Piccolo mostro'.

Two valuable works by Rembrandt, once likely housed in the same workshop, are reunited in a new exhibition at the Royal Museums in Turin. The exhibition features twenty-two works, including paintings, drawings, and etchings, with a focus on the dialogue between the two paintings—one from Turin and the other on loan from France. The exhibition underscores the distinctive characteristics of Rembrandt's artistry, with one of the paintings being one of only three Rembrandt works in Italian collections, the other two being in the Uffizi.

Labor inspectors in Turin and the Piedmont region are raising alarms about the inadequacy of current inspection resources and personnel. The number of technical labor inspectors has dwindled, and union representatives from FLP and CGIL are calling for better support and resources to ensure workplace safety and compliance. The inspectors, responsible for enforcing labor rights and preventing workplace accidents, are now seeking protections for themselves due to the insufficient number of inspectors and inadequate working conditions.

Checco Zalone's return to the stage in Turin with his show 'Amore + Iva' has been met with great enthusiasm, selling out all dates. The politically incorrect performance, featuring current events and popular songs from his repertoire, marks his first stage appearance in eleven years.

The Torino Film Industry event runs concurrently with the Torino Film Festival, serving as an international gathering for film industry professionals. Organizations supporting cinema and television, along with nurturing new talents, operate year-round in the Piedmont region. The article highlights the significance of these events and the continuous efforts to bolster the film industry.

In 1942, the United Kingdom is the setting for the famous comedy 'Servo di Scena' by Ronald Harwood, which is being performed at the Carignano theater until November 27.

Turin hosts an intense weekend of art events, transforming various venues into art galleries for the city's art week. Highlights include an immersive installation by American artist and director Arthur Jafa at OGR and the acclaimed light sculpture 'Assembly' by Marinella Senatore at Venaria Reale, inspired by traditional illuminated architectural structures used in public celebrations in southern Italy.

The Art Week in Turin has commenced, offering an opportunity to discover lesser-known places. The Flashback fair celebrates its tenth edition at a new location, Corso Lanza 75, which historically served as a refuge for abandoned or illegitimate children and mothers in distress. Other events include The Others at Torino Esposizioni and Paratissima at Cavalerizza Reale on Via Verdi.

Cottolengo, a charity organization, is facing the challenge of increased energy costs, with heating expenses estimated to rise by ten million euros. The forecasted costs for the upcoming winter season are expected to jump from 6-7 million euros to 16-17 million euros, highlighting the difficulties the organization faces in continuing its traditional role of providing assistance to the needy, including non-profit healthcare services. The social report from 2021 reflects a strenuous year still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Popular Digital Festival, inaugurated in Turin, features three days of free-entry events with over a hundred speakers discussing various aspects of digital technology in daily life, including public administration, education, sports, economy, and communication. Organized by Fondazione Italia Digitale, the festival includes experts, institutional representatives, singers, athletes, and actors, both in-person and remotely, utilizing technological advancements.

The Contemporanea International Festival, a new Turin-based event focusing on women in cinema, opens with a tribute to the late icon Monica Vitti. The festival aims to address gender disparities in the film industry and features screenings and discussions with established and emerging female film professionals. The festival, organized by Distretto Cinema and hosted at Cinema Ambrosio and Circolo dei Lettori, includes the presentation of Michelangelo Antonioni's 'Deserto Rosso'.

Augusta Montaruli and Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove, both deputies in the Italian Chamber of Deputies since the 2018 elections and members of the Fratelli d'Italia party, have been appointed as undersecretaries in the Meloni government. Montaruli will oversee the University and Research department, while Delmastro Delle Vedove will be part of the Justice department. Their priorities include student participation in Montaruli's case and speeding up civil justice processes and ensuring rights for the accused in Delmastro Delle Vedove's case. They will be sworn in with the other 29 undersecretaries on November 2.

The Contemporanea International Festival, a new Turin-based event dedicated to women in cinema, opens with a tribute to the late iconic actress Monica Vitti. The festival, organized by Distretto Cinema and held at Cinema Ambrosio and Circolo dei Lettori, aims to address gender disparity in the film industry. The opening featured Michelangelo Antonioni's 'Deserto Rosso' and the program includes screenings and discussions with established and emerging female figures in cinema.

Italian museums, including the Galleria dell’Accademia and the Uffizi in Florence, have reopened with safety measures and innovations post-COVID closures. New one-way routes, reorganized collections, and technological aids like the MyPompeii app ensure visitor safety. The Egyptian Museum of Turin introduced a new exhibition to engage visitors with scientific activities. Directors express a positive outlook on the role of museums and the desire for culture and normalcy.

Nicola Casarini, an Italian expert and head of Asia research at the Institute of International Affairs in Rome, discussed the progress and future of Asia-Europe relations following the 11th Asian-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit. Casarini highlighted the successful cooperation between the two continents over the past 20 years, particularly in economic, political, social, cultural, and educational areas. He emphasized the importance of the ASEM as a platform for dialogue and predicted increased economic cooperation, with the EU potentially playing a significant political role. Casarini also noted the strong economic and political ties between Italy and China, suggesting that despite differences, their relationship remains robust, including in trade, military, and educational sectors.

Actress Elena Ferrari performs a monologue titled 'Cleopatra, la mia regina' at the Galleria dei Re in the Museo Egizio, Turin, from April 18 to 24. The performance, which is included in the museum's ticket, offers an unusual portrayal of Cleopatra through the eyes of her loyal handmaiden Carmiana. Ferrari draws inspiration from Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives' and Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' to recount the life of the Egyptian queen, highlighting her human side and relationships with Roman leaders Caesar and Antony. The event coincides with the museum's exhibition 'Il Nilo a Pompei.'

Paola Spennati, a 33-year-old from Turin, recounts her close escape from a bombing in Ankara, Turkey, where she has been living for nearly four years. She had passed the explosion site just 20 minutes before the incident. Spennati, an English teacher at a private elementary school, describes the panic following the explosion and the changed atmosphere in the city, with increased concerns among locals about further attacks. Despite the fear, she plans to stay at least until the end of the school year, out of professional commitment.