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The Food of Italy: Venice – Rice and Peas

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new series from ItalyNewsOnline delving into the culinary delights of Italy. We start in Venice with a basic dish, which has become a staple in many Veneto kitchens, risi e bisi (rice and peas/pea risotto).

Gas supplies from Russia to Italy cut by a third

Gazprom cuts Italy’s gas supplies by a third

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The cut came on the same day Gazprom shut down the Nord Stream1 gas pipeline to Europe for 10 days, officially for maintenance.

American tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius crater

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An American tourist sustained minor injuries after he fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius. The man had been taking a selfie, dropping his phone as he did so. He fell several metres as he scrambled to retrieve his phone.

Queen of Cyprus sells her kingdom to Venice

On this day in history: Caterina Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus, dies

July 10, 2022July 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The last ruler of the Kingdom of Cyprus, Caterina Cornaro, died on 10th July, 1510 in Venice. She lived out her life in a castle in Asolo, Veneto, retaining the title Queen of Cyprus.

Genoa bridge collapse trial postponed until September

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

First hearing of the trial of 59 defendants over fatal collapse of Morandi Bridge in 2018 ends ‘prematurely’. It will continue in September.

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On this day in history: Death of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley

July 8, 2022July 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley died on 8th July, 1822 while travelling from Livorno in Tuscany to Lerici in Liguria. He was sailing his boat, Don Juan, in in the Gulf of La Spezia.

Tuscany declares drought emergency

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, Tuscany became the first central Italian region to declare a drought emergency. This follows on from the five northern regions last week.

State of emergency for drought hit northern Italy

State of Emergency declared in five northern regions of Italy

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy declares a state of emergency in five northern regions over a worsening drought. The cabinet approved a state of emergency in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto until December 31.

Venice day ticket system to start in 2023

Venice sets date for ticketing and entry fees

July 4, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three years after Venice first proposed a ticketing system for entry to the city, the start date is now confirmed. Find all you need to know about the new Venice day ticket system, here.

Marmolada avalanche - Draghi visits rescue centre after glacier collapse

Marmolada avalanche kills at least seven

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Marmolada avalanche which killed at least seven people, with 14 still missing, is the result of a glacier collapse. Italian PM Mario Draghi says the disaster was linked to environmental factors.