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Pandoro, a traditional Italian holiday bread from Verona and less known than panettone, is gaining popularity in the U.S. despite its challenging baking process, sharing basic ingredients with panettone but distinguished by its plain, star-shaped form and absence of dried fruits.
Three Italian carabinieri officers were killed and 13 injured in an explosion during an eviction near Verona, caused by an apparent deliberate gas tank explosion set off by siblings occupying an abandoned farmhouse, marking a violent escalation in law enforcement operations in the area.
Three Italian police officers were killed and over a dozen injured when a farmhouse explosion, believed to be deliberately caused with gas canisters, occurred during an eviction near Verona, Italy. The incident is being treated as premeditated murder, with suspects arrested and a criminal investigation underway.
Three Italian carabinieri were killed and 13 injured in an explosion during an eviction near Verona, caused by an apparent deliberate gas tank explosion set off by siblings occupying an abandoned farmhouse, marking a violent escalation in law enforcement efforts.,
A couple in Verona accidentally destroyed Nicola Bolla's crystal-covered 'Van Gogh' chair at Palazzo Maffei while trying to take pictures, but the museum has since restored the artwork.
A tourist at the Palazzon Maffei gallery in Verona damaged a delicate Swarovski-studded chair by sitting on it for a photo and then fled, but the artwork was later restored. The gallery is raising awareness about respecting art.
Lecce coach Roberto D'Aversa appeared to head-butt Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry after a heated clash, leading to both being sent off, with D'Aversa later apologizing for his actions. Verona won the game 1-0, moving up to 13th place in Serie A, while Lecce dropped to 15th. Lecce expressed disapproval of the coach's behavior, stating it goes against the principles and values of sports.
A rare 11th-century Islamic astrolabe discovered in Verona, Italy, features engravings in both Arabic and Hebrew, serving as a testament to the scientific exchange between Arabs, Jews, and Christians over centuries. The astrolabe, used for astronomical and astrological studies, navigation, and religious functions, is believed to have originated in Muslim-ruled Spain and later circulated among the Jewish diaspora community in Italy. This unique artifact sheds light on the interconnectedness of Islamic, Jewish, and European cultures and is a valuable record of cultural heritage.
A large police presence was observed in Verona, Wisconsin, when officers spotted Duan Briggs, who had an active felony arrest warrant for violating his parole. Briggs attempted to flee but was eventually apprehended after being found hiding under a car. He was booked into jail for resisting arrest in addition to his existing warrant.
A duplex in Verona was badly damaged in an early morning fire, with emergency crews responding to a fully involved blaze. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The situation is still developing.
Verona police have received over 75 unintentional 911 calls in the past nine days, causing a strain on emergency services. The calls are believed to be accidental, likely due to pocket dials or children playing with phones. Police are reminding the public to be mindful of their phones and to lock them when not in use to prevent accidental calls.