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The wintry weather in the northern hemisphere has taken an icy grip. Places in Europe where winter normally speaking, a mild nature, are now visited by snow and frost.

In Italy speaks of a real Epiphany Snowstorm. The north is accustomed to winter weather, but also desire for the rest of the Mediterranean country under freezing temperatures and snowfall. Rome turns up the temperature below freezing and Vesuvius near Naples is covered with a layer of snow. Even on the Aeolian islands between Sicily and the mainland are snowflakes settled, ANSA news agency reported Friday.

France, Germany and Italy hold a mini-summit on Monday. Francois Hollande, Angela Merkel and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi meet to discuss the direction of the European Union after the British departure.

The Italian police have broken up a gang of robbers who used the ancient tunnels under the old town of Naples to strike by jewelers and upscale shops.

The Italian government plans to invest one billion euros in the preservation and restoration of important cultural monuments. The funds have already been approved and can be used immediately, said Culture Minister Dario Franceschini Monday.

Disguised as pizza delivery policemen have arrested a three-year fugitive Italian mafia boss. Roberto Manganiello was at his home in Orta di Atella in Naples surprised when he was watching a football match, police said Sunday.

The prestigious British Man Booker Prize can go first to an anonymous writer. One of the nominated book, The Story of the Lost Child (The story of the lost child). Which was published under the name Elena Ferrante, but the true identity of the author is a well-kept literary secret.

A bus full of tourists is Wednesday at Vesuvius surprised by the snow covered since Wednesday the volcano in southern Italy. The bus had to be removed by a snowplow of the civil defense, Corrierre del Mezzogiorno reported.

The Italians have invented the pizza and they consider the formulation as art. That is why Italy has submitted a request to UNESCO World Heritage manager to declare the pizza to intangible cultural heritage.

On the flanks of the volcano Vesuvius, the Italian police Wednesday found a drug lab. Since cocaine was prepared for the market. Two Italian Mafiosi Colombian and three accomplices were caught and arrested red-handed.

Apple launched in Italy with a special course of study where students learn to develop apps for the iOS app ecosystem. IOS App Development Center is located in Naples.

The municipality of Naples has decided, following other major Italian cities which suffer from smog, limiting car traffic considerably. The ban applies in Naples from 2 to January 8 at certain times of the day. On 3 and 6 January, the restrictions are less stringent.

The Italian city of Milan takes drastic action because of air pollution. From Monday to Wednesday between 10:00 and 16:00 a driving ban for private vehicles. Only public transport is allowed.