Deborah Cater

Herculaneum: Burning ash vitrified brains

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New research into the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD shows a cloud of ash so hot it incinerated bodies and vitrified brains hit Herculaneum.

state of emergency over migrants New measure almost equating to a naval blockade worry NGOs

Government declares state of emergency over migrant issue

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government on Tuesday called a state of emergency following the exceptional rise in migrant flows across the Mediterranean. The state of emergency will last 6 months.

15 Best Things to do in Florence – 2025

April 10, 2023January 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence is a cultural mecca, packed with history, beautiful architecture and sites of significant interest. The capital and heart of Tuscany, its beauty lies in its size. Easy to navigate, it has a more intimate atmosphere than Rome and as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement its worldwide importance cannot be understated.

Guardia Costiera, Italian Coastguard, rescues migrants

1200 migrants adrift as Italian Coastguard work to rescue them

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian coastguard is working to rescue 1,200 people aboard two boats at sea. Both vessels are in trouble.

Hospital San Raffaele where berlusconi is responding well to treatment

Berlusconi responding well to treatment, doctor says

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Silvio Berlusconi’s doctor Alberto Zangrillo said Berlusconi was responding well to treatment. Berlusconi was admitted to the intensive care unit of Milan’s San Raffaele on Wednesday.

Eurasion Brown bear pictured. Jogger killed by bear

Italian Jogger Killed by Bear

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Earlier this week, a 26-year-old jogger was killed by a bear whilst running the woods near Caldes, Trento. His family intend to sue the State and the Autonomous Region.