Culture
On this day in history: Michelangelo’s David unveiled
On 8th September 1504, Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the sculpture of the Biblical hero David, was unveiled in the Piazza dell Signoria, Florence.
Life in Italy
Forza Italia says Italy needs citizenship reform
Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, leader of Forza Italia (FI), told Rome’s La Repubblica on Wednesday that “Italy has changed” and needs citizenship reform.
Environment
Italians in favour of ‘ecocide’ law
A new study has found that most Italians support making ‘ecocide’ a crime. The Global Commons Survey 2024, released on Friday, shows that 67% of the Italian public favour criminalising actions by senior business leaders or government officials that cause widespread, long-term, or irreversible environmental damage.
Crimes against Italy’s coasts up 30% in 2023 – Legambiente
Italian coasts and seas face a growing threat from illegal activities, according to the latest “Mare Nostrum” report by Legambiente. An increase in coastal crime of almost 30% occurred in 2023.
Italy’s Blue Economy is thriving
Italy, with its 7,500 kilometres of coast, supports a thriving blue economy sector. This sector contributes an estimated €70billion to the national economy. It employs approximately 400,000 people, according to the latest EU report.
