Festa della Liberazione – Free Museums and Archaeological Sites
Festa della Liberazione, or Liberation Day, is a public holiday in Italy. To celebrate, in 2022 Italy opens its state museums and archaeological sites for free.
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Why Italy celebrates Liberation Day
Liberation Day, known as Anniversario della Liberazione or Festa della Liberazione, is celebrated on 25th April in Italy. It commemorates the end of fascist rule and the occupation of the country by Nazi Germany.
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Turn down the air-conditioning Draghi says
Government amends energy usage decree as it seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian gas supplies. The summer may well be long and hot with air conditioning turned down in public offices.
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Italy seals gas deal with Republic of Congo
Italy and the Republic of Congo on Thursday signed an accord to increase the supply of gas from the African country to Italy. Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio says it is urgent to cut its reliance on Russian gas.
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Much needed rain forecast for this weekend
Forecasters predict four days of rain will hit Italy from Friday to Monday. The Liberation Day holiday is likely to be spoiled by stormy weather, weathermen say.
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Prince Albert of Monaco visiting Italy
The ruler of Monaco, Prince Albert II, is visiting Puglia to consolidate ties with the former Monegasque territories. The prince will visit the towns of Terlizzi, Canosa di Puglia, Poggiorsini and Spinoza, Puglia.
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Djokovic cleared to play at Italian Open
The president of the Italian Tennis Federation confirmed five-time champion Novak Djokovic can come to Rome and play at the Italian Open next month. Djokovic is not vaccinated but under government legislation, he can enter Italy and play there.
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Booking obligatory for Venice from the summer
Venice tourists will have to book their visits to the historic centre of the lagoon city starting this summer, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said after a packed Easter weekend.
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Women could be paid not to have abortion in northern Italy
The proposal by a far-right councillor in Piedmont of a €4,000 payment to stop women having an abortion, sparks condemnation.
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What to expect at the Biennale Arte in Venice
The 59th International Biennale Arte in Venice will take place from 23 April to 27 November 2022; the curator is Cecilia Alemani. Entitled The Milk of Dreams, the works will be on display at the Giardini and the Arsenale.
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