Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023
Easter is expected to bring growth in tourism, with over 7 million visitors anticipated in the country’s official accommodation facilities from 30th March to 2nd April.
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On this day in history: Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice
In 1309, the lagoon city faced a crisis as Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice due to its dispute over Ferrara’s political control.
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Ancient construction site found at Pompeii
A recent discovery at a construction site in Pompeii has shed light on ancient building techniques and politics in the historic city. Archaeologists, excavating Pompeii, uncovered a house that was still under construction at the time of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.
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EU issue list of remedies over Lufthansa-ITA deal
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini lamented “Euro-madness” following the European Commission’s presentation of issues regarding Lufthansa’s acquisition of stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.
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Luxury train travel on La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Luxury train travel is currently in the spotlight, with Belmond’s Venice-Simplon-Orient Express soon adding the Italian Riviera to its route this year. If you miss a chance on this exclusive Italian route, there’s another opportunity next year with Accor’s La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
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Italy grants more citizenship than any other EU country
In 2022, Italy saw a significant rise in the number of individuals gaining citizenship, with approximately 214,000 successfully applying, as reported by the ISMU research body.
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Uffizi extends opening hours in 2024
Starting from 26th March to 17th December 2024, the Uffizi Gallery will extend its opening hours every Tuesday evening until 9:30 pm.
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Piero della Francesca altarpiece reassembled after 450 years
After 450 years, the long-dispersed surviving panels of the Piero della Francesca Augustinian altarpiece have been meticulously reassembled. They offer a potential resolution to one of art history’s enduring enigmas.
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Salvini’s new road code misses the point
Climate activists and grieving families are joining forces to oppose what they view as a regressive reform to Italy’s road code, currently under consideration by Italian lawmakers.
Continue ReadingMeloni not congratulating Putin on his re-election
Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she does not share the position of the Hungarian Premier. Viktor Orban congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide re-election on Monday.
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