was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse
An Italian man has been crushed to death under thousands of vast wheels of a parmesan-style hard cheese
Giacomo Chiapparini, 74, was buried under the cheeses when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday
creating a domino effect which brought down thousands of wheels
the firefighter Antonio Dusi told AFP on Monday
Rescuers “had to move the cheeses and the shelves by hand”
adding that it “took about 12 hours” to finally find Chiapparini
The warehouse, located in the small town of Romano di Lombardia near Bergamo, contained 25,000 wheels of grana padano, a hard cheese that resembles parmesan and is very popular in Italy
Chiapparini had been checking on the ripening wheels
the highest of which stood at 10 metres (33ft)
Italian police on Friday arrested a Syrian fugitive wanted under an international arrest warrant after his prison guard lover in Switzerland helped him break out of jail
Officers tracked both the 27-year-old Syrian man and the 32-year-old female Swiss guard to a building in Romano di Lombardia in the Bergamo region in northern Italy
having orchestrated the breakout in February
had spent a couple of weeks in the small town and appeared on the point of leaving Italy for the Middle East
A manhunt was launched after the guard helped the prisoner break out of jail in the Swiss city of Zurich
freeing him from a four-year sentence for rape
The couple have been detained in police custody awaiting extradition
An Italian man has been crushed to death under thousands of vast wheels of a Parmesan-style hard cheese
was buried under the cheeses when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday
firefighter Antonio Dusi from Bergamo told AFP
Rescuers "had to move the cheeses and the shelves by hand," Dusi said
adding that it "took about 12 hours" to finally find Chiapparini
located in the small town of Romano di Lombardia near Bergamo
contained a total of 25,000 wheels of Grana Padano
a hard cheese which resembles Parmesan and is very popular in Italy
the highest of which stood at 10 metres (33 feet)
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The ban on performing music during the April 25 celebrations raises controversy
a controversy has erupted over the celebrations of April 25
issued a statement that has sparked strong and contrasting reactions
The decision to limit the performance of musical pieces during the first stages of the parade
as a sign of mourning for the death of Pope Francis
has sparked a heated debate between local authorities and representatives of the ANPI (National Association of Italian Partisans)
a ban was imposed on the performance of “musical pieces
with the exception of Silenzio and Attenti”
Among the songs excluded was also the famous “Bella Ciao”
a symbol of the Resistance and the fight for freedom
This decision was interpreted by the local ANPI as an attempt to silence a fundamental celebration for democracy and freedom
reducing the meaning of a popular festival to a mere commemoration
I read the provisions as an attempt to diminish the greatness and meaning of April 25,” he said
although the band cannot play “Bella Ciao,” citizens will still have the freedom to sing it
Patelli responded by calling the controversy a “specious attack,” clarifying that the ban applies only to the first four stages of the parade
while the program will remain unchanged for the rest of the celebrations
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Controversy over the ban on singing 'Bella ciao' during the April 25 celebrations
April 25 is a fundamental date in Italian history
commemorating the liberation from Nazi-fascism
demonstrations and parades are held throughout Italy to remember the values of freedom and justice
the celebration has raised an unexpected controversy
The ban imposed by the municipal administration on performing 'Bella ciao'
has sparked a heated debate among citizens
president of the ANPI of Romano di Lombardia
expressed his disappointment with the decision to silence 'Bella ciao'
"I struggled to find the government and prefectural provisions," he commented
"and in any case I have not read anywhere that 'Bella ciao'
should be silenced." His words highlight the frustration of many who see this ban as a lack of respect for a tradition that represents the fight for freedom
Mayor Gianfranco Gafforelli defended the choice
stating that it was made in agreement with the group leaders and associations involved
“I am sorry because it devalues an important holiday like April 25,” he said
stressing that the decision was made to comply with government provisions in a moment of national mourning for the death of Pope Francis
calling the mayor a "fascist" for his decision
One protester said: "The truth is that they tried to extinguish April 25
which says resistance now and always." This highlights how the song is not just a melody
but a symbol of identity and resistance for many Italians
'Bella ciao' is much more than just a song; it is a hymn to freedom and the fight against oppression
"The Resistance is a heritage of the country
not of a faction." This call for national unity is essential at a time when divisions seem to be increasing
The song represents a bond between generations
a call to historical memory and an invitation to reflect on the values of freedom and justice that must continue to guide Italian society
the procession of April 25th sings 'Bella ciao' despite the ban imposed by the municipal administration
but a collective gesture of memory and resistance
Liberation Day took on a more intense meaning than usual
Despite the ban imposed by the municipal administration on publicly performing Hello Beautiful
the symbolic song of the Resistance still resounded
In Romano di Lombardia, twenty thousand inhabitants in the heart of the Lower Bergamo area
April 25th turned into a moment of open civil challenge
After the decision of the municipal administration of ban the performance of four symbolic hymns — including Hello Beautiful —during the official celebrations
the city ended up at the center of a heated national debate
“I struggled to find the government and prefectural provisions and in any case I haven't read anywhere that 'Bella ciao' should be silenced'
but is probably not yet perceived as such"
citizens and demonstrators responded with their voices: Hello Beautiful it was sung at the top of its voice
transforming that ban into a collective gesture of resistance and memory
Also involved in the controversy is the mayor, Gianfranco Gafforelli, who explained that the Municipality's decision not to carry out Hello Beautiful, together with other symbolic pieces, had been shared during a meeting with all the group leaders and associations involved in the organization of the 25 April.
we wanted to respect nothing other than the prefect's directives
The four planned stages were confirmed: we only removed four patriotic songs by artillerymen
a protester reacted harshly to the mayor's choice not to sing the partisan anthem
The man was immediately identified by the Police
Gafforelli expressed regret for what happened
an important anniversary like April 25 has been debased
How Pope Francis' Death Affected Italy's April 25 Celebrations
The recent passing of Pope Francis marked a moment of deep sorrow for many Italians
This event had significant repercussions on several celebrations
in particular on Liberation Day on April 25
the methods of commemoration were modified to respect the climate of sadness and reflection that characterized these days
has become an emblematic case of this situation
hymns and songs during the first stages of the April 25 parade
with the exception of Silenzio and Attenti
with some considering it a lack of respect for tradition and others seeing it as an act of sensitivity towards national mourning
Patelli clarified that there are no sanctions for those who decide to sing “Bella Ciao,” but called for a more sober and respectful approach in such a delicate moment
The call for sobriety has raised questions about the meaning of this term and how it can be interpreted in different ways
Patelli stressed that the day's program was shared with the military associations and that the decision to maintain the demonstration
was taken in accordance with national directives
The issue is further complicated when one considers that not all municipalities have adopted the same line; some
This leads to broader reflections on the politicization of Liberation Day and the blood debt that many soldiers have paid for the country's freedom