Still life

A woman sits in the shadow of Milan’s Duomo cathedral as it reopened to the public after COVID-19 restrictions were eased in Lombardy, Italy. Photo: Daniele Mascolo/Reuters.

The Importance of Not Being Arcovazzi

• Associated Press, Milan Anti-Racism Rally Draws Tens of Thousands, Voice of America, March 2, 2019

MILAN – Tens of thousands of people have marched in Italy’s financial capital against policies by the populist government that they say promote racism. The Milan city official in charge of migrant policy, Pierfrancesco Majorino, put the number of marchers under the banner “People First” at 200,000. [Read more].

DJ Simon Samaki Osagie, with throngs of protesters behind him, sings during an anti-racism rally, in Milan, Italy, on March 2, 2019. Photo: AP.

Just in time for coffee

An employee prepares coffee inside the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery flagship shop in Milan, Italy. Photo: Stefano Rellandini/Reuters.

Sister squares

People walking across Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) in Milan, Italy. Photo: AFP/Miguel Medina.

If Dogs Run Free

A dog called Guilbert catches a ball as it runs through snow at Indro Montanelli Public Gardens near Porta Venezia in Milan, Italy. Photo: AFP/Miguel Medina.

Would You Believe

Former U.S. President Barack Obama arrived today (Monday, May 8) in Milan, Italy for a two-day visit to coincide with the third edition of Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit at Fiera Milano, Rho, Lombardy. On the occasion Obama had a two-hour meeting with Italian Democratic Party (PD) leader and former Premier Matteo Renzi at Milan’s Park Hyatt Hotel where the former U.S. President is staying. It’s reported that they phoned Emmanuel Macron to congratulate him on his election, and we feel, even though without knowing for certain, that Mr. Renzi was who offered the evening coffee.

44th U.S. President Barack Obama in Milan, Italy
Photo: la Repubblica.it

Walk On By

Milan, Italy: A model walks the runway at the Antonio Marras autumn/winter fashion show during Milan fashion week. Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images.