Stories from Milan · Italy

The 'Streets for Kids' European campaign by Clean Cities is returning today in Milan and many other European and Italian cities.

Neri Marcorè will perform 'Gaber, mi fa male il mondo' at the Teatro Carcano in Milan from May 12 to May 17. The performance is a journey through songs and monologues, aiming to rediscover the irony, intelligence, and freedom of artist Giorgio Gaber.

Mexican footballer Santiago Jimenez is expected to make his first start for AC Milan next weekend in a match against Atalanta. This would mark his first start since undergoing ankle surgery. Local media in Italy report the player is being profiled for the starting lineup.

The cost of the Milan Cortina project has increased from an initial estimate of 2.5 billion euros to 6 billion euros. Deputy Iaria of the Five Star Movement criticized the escalation during a session.

Paralympic champion Matteo Bonaccina has been arrested for alleged abuse and stalking.

Three Colombian cyclists are set to compete in the Giro d'Italia.

Italy has 25% more doctors per 1,000 inhabitants than the European Union average. However, the country has 6.9 nurses per 1,000 inhabitants, which is 20% below the European average of 8.4. This results in one of the lowest doctor-to-nurse ratios in Europe.

The Fiera Milano agri-food fair is scheduled to take place from May 11 to May 14.

The trial hearing for Claudia Gonzalez has been suspended. Defense lawyers stated she chose not to respond to magistrates as they intend to review the case files and request a psychological assessment.

The Italian government is evaluating a third option to sell the Ilva steel plant to the Italian Arvedi group. The Arvedi group would be joined by the Qatar Steel Company, one of the world's largest steel producers.