Alessandro Giuli, Italy’s new Culture Minister since Sept 6, 2024, steps into role amid national debates on heritage and politics.
On Monday, the 13th-century Torre dei Conti in Rome partially collapsed twice during restoration work, trapping a Romanian worker who later died in hospital. Three other workers were rescued, one critically injured. Emergency responders faced complex rescue efforts amid ongoing structural instability near the Colosseum.
A partial collapse of Rome's Torre dei Conti during restoration resulted in one death and injuries. Russian comments linking the incident to Italy's Ukraine support have intensified diplomatic tensions. Italian officials condemned the remarks, emphasizing safety concerns and political independence.