Italian towns clamp down on Liberation Day celebrations amid political tensions

Italian towns clamp down on Liberation Day celebrations amid political tensions

As Italy marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Fascist and Nazi forces on April 25th, a number of local authorities are scaling back or outright cancelling commemorations, citing the national mourning period declared following the death of Pope Francis.

On April 25, 1945, Soviet and U.S. soldiers met at the Elbe in Torgau. The meeting became a symbol of the anti-Hitler coalition. This year, the Russian ambassador will take part in the commemoration.

Both led by the center-right (ANSA)

The celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Liberation began this morning in Verona, with a moment of silence at Porta Vescovo. Here, a laurel wreath was laid at the plaque dedicated to the railway workers who died during the Resistance. At 11, from the gatehouse of the...

Two municipalities in Brescia have canceled the celebrations of April 25. They are Ono San Pietro and Cividate Camuno, both in Vallecamonica and both driving center-right. In the latter country, the mayor is Alessandro Francesetti, coordinator of Fratelli d'Italia in Vallecamonica, who had already decided to organize the celebrations for Saturday, April 26 and who yesterday, however, canceled the appointment.