Culture
On this day: Ugo Nespolo, artist, born
Painter, sculptor, filmmaker and writer, Ugo Nespolo, known for playful, ironic works blending Pop Art, collage and Italian avant-garde traditions was born on this day in 1941 in Mosso, near Biella in Piedmont.
Life in Italy
Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago
The price of an espresso at an Italian bar has risen by almost a quarter in five years, with the average cup now costing €1.29, according to a new study by the Centre for Training and Research on Consumption (CRC) in collaboration with Assoutenti.
Environment
Rising dolphin sightings in Venice signal depleted Adriatic
Growing numbers of dolphin sightings near the lagoon city point not to a recovery but to overfishing and warming seas pushing the mammals closer to shore, say experts.
Italy’s heatwave breaks with thunderstorms across the country
Italy’s fifth major heatwave of the summer is beginning to ease, with thunderstorms expected in several regions and temperatures set to fall over the coming days. The subtropical anticyclone that has dominated Italy’s weather in recent weeks, bringing exceptionally high temperatures, is now giving way to more unstable weather patterns. According to Federico Brescia, a […]
River Po hits record low at Cremona
Water levels in the River Po at Cremona fell to -8.59 metres, breaking the previous record set in 2022. More than 100 municipalities in Piedmont and Lombardy face critical drinking water shortages.
