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Italian glaciers retreat by a significant distance. Image credit: Legambiente

Italian Glaciers Retreat Further Amid Climate Crisis

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian glaciers continued to retreat in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change, according to a report published by Legambiente on Wednesday. The findings were presented during an event at Milan’s Bicocca University, marking International Mountain Day.

Politico names Meloni most powerful person in Europe. Image credit: AP

Meloni Named Most Influential Person in Europe by Politico

December 11, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been ranked as the most influential person in Europe for 2025 by Politico, topping its prestigious Class of 2025 list.

sole survivor of shipwreck received treatment. Credit: ANSA

Young Girl Believed to be Sole Survivor of Shipwreck

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A young girl, approximately 11 years old, was rescued early Wednesday off the coast of Lampedusa by the Trotamar III, a migrant-rescue sailboat. She is believed to be the sole survivor of a shipwreck.

aftermath of Calenzano fuel depot explosion. Credit: Vigili del fuoco on X

Alarm raised before explosion at Calenzano fuel depot

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Investigators revealed on Tuesday that an operator raised the alarm moments before the explosion that killed five workers at Calenzano fuel depot, near Florence, on Monday. The incident occurred at platform 6 of the depot’s 10-platform loading area.

On this day in history: death of playwright Luigi Pirandello

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936), who died on 10 December 1936, remains one of Italy’s most celebrated literary figures, renowned for his innovative plays, poignant poetry, and compelling novels.

Covid vaccine boosters. Unpaid covid vaccine fines cancelled

Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet has approved the annual Milleproroghe decree, which includes a decision to cancel unpaid €100 COVID vaccine fines imposed during the pandemic on individuals who refused mandatory vaccination.

firefighters douse fire at ENI fuel depot

Death toll climbs to four at ENI fuel depot

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death toll from Monday’s explosion at an Eni fuel depot in Calenzano, near Florence, has risen to four. Early on Tuesday, the bodies of two additional victims were recovered, according to sources. One person remains unaccounted for, while nine others were injured in the blast.

One of the Dante documents over which there has been much hype

A ‘Discovery’ of Dante documents sparks debate

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Sunday, 8th December, Italian media buzzed with headlines proclaiming an “extraordinary discovery” at La Spezia’s State Archive. Reports suggested the uncovering of rare Dante documents, including “two pages from the first edition of the Divine Comedy” and the original Pax Dantis.