Italy lifts mask mandate in workplace
The Italian government lifts mask mandate in private sector. However, companies must provide FFP2 masks for those who wish or need to wear them.
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Sinner is youngest Italian into fourth round in Wimbledon Open era
Jannik Sinner is the youngest Italian to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon in the open era. He erased Andy Murray’s vanquisher John Isner in straight sets.
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French Court rules against extradition of Red Brigades terrorists to Italy
A Paris court today ruled against extraditing 10 former left-wing militants, including former Red Brigades members. The people in question have all been convicted of domestic terrorist crimes in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Seawater breaks through salt barriers damaging crops
As Italy battles the worst drought in years, salt is rubbed into farmer’s wounds as seawater breaks through barriers and damages crops.
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Hairdressers and barbers in Castenaso face fines for shampooing twice
Mayor of town near Bologna says thousands of litres of water wasted due to double-shampooing of customers’ hair. Hairdressers face fines of up to €500 for breaking the rule.
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Berrettini Withdraws From Wimbledon
Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon Championship. The Italian, one of the favourites for the title, has been replaced by Elias Ymer in main draw.
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Climate Crisis: Lombardy drought ‘worst-ever’
Governor Attilio Fontana said on Monday the current Lombardy drought is the worst his region has experienced. The drought is affecting the whole country with the north particularly hard hit.
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Centre-left secures key victories in Italy’s local elections
The centre-left coalition won seven of the 13 provincial capitals that went to runoffs on Sunday in an important round of local elections. They secured Verona, Parma, Piacenza, Cuneo, Catanzaro, Alessandria and Monza.
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Five Sails awards for Sardinia
Forty-five seaside resorts this year received the Five Sails award from Legambiente and the Italian Touring Club. Sardinia topped the awards with 6 districts receiving the award.
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On this day in history: Elena Cornaro Piscopia graduates from Padua University
In 1678, it is believed on 25th June, Elena Cornaro Piscopia became the first woman to receive a university academic degree. Padua was the awarding university.
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