Police arrest 31 people in Mafia sting
Italian police forces arrest 31 people on Tuesday morning in an operation targeting the Cosa Nostra. They stand accused of felonies from mafia association to extortion.
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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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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia in Italy
President Sergio Mattarella spoke out in favour of LGBT rights in a message for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Meanwhile, ISTAT reports 26% of gay workers face discrimination at work.
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Climate Crisis: Italy has ‘already used up its resources for 2022’
If Italy were to live within its environmental means, then today it would have run out of resources. According to the Global Footprint Network research organisation, Italy hit its overshoot day on Sunday.
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Italy to keep masks on plane requirement despite EU agreeing to lift mandate
Authorities in Italy announced they will keep in place the mandatory COVID-19 face mask requirement for citizens on flights to and from Italy. This despite the EU ending its obligation to wear masks in airports and planes today (May 16).
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Plan to cull wild boar due to African Swine Fever outbreak
The government is working on a plan to cull wild boar, after several cases of swine fever were detected in Rome. The boar are also increasingly encroaching into residential areas.
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Campari plans new bars to for its famous aperitifs
Campari plans to open several flagship bars for its best-selling spirits in Europe and beyond. First quarter results showed higher sales due to soaring demand for Aperol and Campari.
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Italy’s falling birth rate is a “social emergency”
National statistics agency ISTAT warns Italy’s population will drop by five million by 2050 if the trend is not reversed. Both the Pope and President make appeals to combat the declining birth rate.
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Plague of locusts hits Sardinia
Millions of locusts are devouring the crops of the countryside of the province of Nuoro on Sardinia. They are affecting 25,000 hectares of land.
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Eurovision first semi-final live tonight
The 2022 Eurovision first semi-final is live from 21:00 tonight. Accusations of molestation by female volunteers at launch party have been denied.
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Italy increases number of Blue Flag beaches
The number of beaches across Italy awarded the coveted bandiera blu (Blue Flag) status is now 427. This is an increase of 9 from last year, even with five resorts losing their flags.
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