The three tenders concerning the former Palasharp, San Romanello and Bovisasca areas, which were due on 26 August, received no bids. Palazzo Marino has announced a further extension to 26 October. This is a welcome move for the construction sector, but not enough to alter the assessment of a plan deemed inadequate.

The president of Fondazione Fiera Milano, Giovanni Bozzetti, has reiterated the need to bring together Italy’s major trade fairs in order to compete on international markets. Following agreements with Parma and Bologna, an alliance with Verona is taking shape: the aim is to transform the ‘Made in Italy’ trade fair sector into a genuine national system

The complaint is against persons unknown and alleges the offences of assault, robbery and incitement to commit a criminal offence. However, from the material to be handed over to the public prosecutor’s office – comprising videos and various witness statements – the active role played by social centres and far-left activists is evident

The president already has a vision that brings together exhibitions, displays, performances, theatre, music and live shows. The aim is to achieve this by developing a programme featuring thematic and monographic exhibitions on leading figures in art, architecture, design and fashion, all linked to the theme explored over the 12-month period