Treccani adds 'salvinata' to vocabulary; stolen Etruscan gold recovered; EU inspects Pompeii project
The Italian encyclopedia Treccani has officially added the neologism 'salvinata' to its vocabulary, defining it as a typical quip or outburst by politician Matteo Salvini. The term, reported by La Stampa, is used to describe Salvini's politically incorrect remarks targeting the Pope, President Mattarella, and other politicians. In cultural heritage news, the Carabinieri for the Protection of Cultural Heritage recovered 27 gold and stone jewelry pieces from the Castellani collection, stolen from the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia on March 30, 2013, valued at €3 million. The artifacts, dating to the mid-19th century and replicating Etruscan originals, have been returned to the state. Additionally, a delegation from the European Commission, accompanied by Undersecretary for Cultural Heritage and Tourism Antimo Cesaro, visited the Pompeii excavations to assess progress on the Grande Progetto Pompei, focusing on completed and upcoming work in the second phase.
Key facts
- Treccani added 'salvinata' to its vocabulary, defined as a typical quip by Matteo Salvini.
- The term was reported by La Stampa.
- 27 gold and stone jewelry pieces from the Castellani collection were recovered by Carabinieri.
- The theft occurred on March 30, 2013, at the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia.
- The recovered items are valued at €3 million.
- The artifacts date to the mid-19th century and replicate Etruscan originals.
- A European Commission delegation visited Pompeii to inspect the Grande Progetto Pompei.
- Undersecretary Antimo Cesaro accompanied the delegation.
Entities
Institutions
- Enciclopedia Treccani
- La Stampa
- Carabinieri della Tutela del Patrimonio Culturale
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
- Commissione Europea
- Grande Progetto Pompei
- Il Sole 24 Ore
- Il Messaggero
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Pompeii
- Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia