VareseNews Podcast · Radio Materia

Le notizie da ascoltare: l'università prende spazio a Varese, no ai metal detector nelle scuole sì ai finanziamenti

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The University of Insubria is expanding into Piazza Montegrappa and investing in Bizzozzero, reshaping Varese as a university city.
The episode opens with host Roberto Morandi discussing the University of Insubria's expansion in Varese, including the transfer of law to the city center and potential moves for pharmacy to Malpensa Fiere. It covers regional funding of 2.8 million euros for school buildings in Laveno-Mombello, Caciago, and Ierago-Conorago. The decision against installing metal detectors in Varese schools is explained, referencing a provincial security committee and individual student issues. A theft case in Malnate involving four South American nationals is detailed, with two facing expulsion. Local Easter traditions like the Passion play in Ainarzo and D'Averio are mentioned. The reopening of the Santa Caterina hermitage on Lake Maggiore is noted as a tourist attraction. A light news item covers Clara Succini's new video filmed in Barasso. Helmeck's plan for 80 hires by 2026 is reported. A week-long train stoppage between Luino and Varenna-Monbello is announced for the Easter period. The suspension of Italy's parcel tax is discussed, citing rerouting of shipments from companies like Shein and Temu through other EU countries. Political commentary follows with PD secretary Silvia Roggiani's criticism. The episode concludes with a detailed preview of events at Materia for the week, including a sold-out ecomuseum walk, a youth basketball tournament presentation with coaches like Charlie Recalcati, a photojournalism evening on Gaza, a managerial literature event with Lucia Fanelli, a low-cost US travel talk, and a music listening session on Genesis's 'Nursery Crime' album.
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