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Alto Adige: Karin Kneissl and Tyrol Residents

alto adige: South Tyrol, known as Alto Adige in Italian, was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire until after World War I. Residents voted after World War II to remain part of Italy, but tensions with Rome and Italian-speakers continued for decades, according to Metro News. Some 70 per cent of South Tyrol residents speak German. Italy's Foreign Ministry said in a statement Thursday that Angelino Alfano expressed appreciation to Karin Kneissl that the Austrian chancellor has offered reassurances that any initiatives involving Italy would be taken in co-operation with Rome. A further 5 per cent speak the Romance language Ladino. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.