(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.
Actor Banfi nominated to UNESCO cmte
We've given him world heritage status says Di Maio