Hail and lightning strikes in Veneto as Sicily boils
Veneto was pounded with hail and experienced severe electrical storms whilst the island of Sicily continued to swelter in extreme heat, this week.
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Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience.
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On this day in history: Artist Giorgio Morandi born
On this day in history, July 20th 1890, one of Italy’s most revered artists, Giorgio Morandi was born in Bologna. Morandi’s legacy as a painter has left an indelible mark on the art world, particularly in the realm of still-life compositions.
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Workers threaten strikes over extreme heat
Temperatures reached almost 47C in southern Italy on Wednesday and factory workers threatened to strike over the extreme heat.
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Zaki receives Egyptian presidential pardon
The Egyptian researcher, human rights activist and Bologna university alumnus Patrick Zaki has been granted a presidential pardon, the Egyptian authorities said on today.
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Investigation into Colosseum ticket sales
An investigation is now open into Colosseum ticket sales. The Antitrust authority is following up on consumer complaints after tickets disappear within minutes.
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Placebo singer investigated for calling Italian PM ‘racist’ and ‘fascist’
Brian Molko, Placebo singer, criticised Giorgia Meloni during a concert at the Sonic Park festival last week.
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Italy’s cereal harvest could be 60% down
On the day Russia refuses to renew its grain export deal with Ukraine, cereal producers says the Italian harvest could be down 60% this year. This puts extra pressure on food production, and would lead to price increases.
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Catania Airport Fire – flight updates
A fire broke out at Catania’s Vincenzo Bellini International Airport on Sunday night. Firefighters were called to put out the blaze and the airport was evacuated.
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Blindfolded conductor sacked and other culture news
The Puccini Festival in the Tuscan town of Torre del Lago has sacked Alberto Veronesi. The blindfolded conductor was protesting when he performed at Friday’s opening night of La Boheme.
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Inauguration of direct Rome-Pompeii rail service
It is now possible to travel by train from Rome directly to Pompeii archaeological site as of today, 16th July. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni travelled on the inaugural Rome-Pompeii rail service.
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