Govt nominates comedy actor Lino Banfi to UNESCO committee

(ANSA) - Rome, January 22 - Deputy Premier Luigi Di Maio said Tuesday that the government has decided to nominate popular comedy actor Lino Banfi to represent Italy at a UNESCO committee. "We have given Lino Banfi UNESCO World Heritage status," said 5-Star Movement leader Di Maio at an event to present the government's 'citizenship wage' basic income.
    "A hug to Banfi but I would have chosen (superstar tenor) Andrea Bocelli," said the other deputy premier, Interior Minister Matteo Salvini.