Deborah Cater

Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri.

Celebrating Dante, ‘Father of the Italian Language’

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Friday 25 March is the third edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri. The annual event follows on from the 700th anniversary of his death in 2021.

Italy fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup

Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Once again, Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup. The European Champions fell to a shocking 1-0 defeat by North Macedonia on Thursday evening.

Rarely-Seen Historic Sites Across Italy Open

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Historic sites across Italy open for the 2022 edition of Giornate FAI di Primavera (FAI Spring Days). Their doors open on the weekend of 26-27th March.

Trenitalia ticket sales hit by cyberattack

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, 23rd March, the ticket offices for Italy’s Trenitalia train services were closed due to a cyberattack. Online sales are still possible.

Ukraine president address Italian parliament

Ukraine President addresses Italian parliament

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

During his 12-minute address to the Italian parliament, Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky asked for more sanctions against Russia. Zelensky outlined crimes committed by Russian invaders against his people.

Germans convicted over fatal boat collision on Lake Garda

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A court in Brescia convicted two German men of manslaughter for a fatal boat collision in 2021. An Italian couple out on Lake Garda for a relaxing evening died after their boat was hit by one driven by the Germans.

Draghi says Russian threats are odious and unacceptable

Italy angry over ‘odious’ threats by Russia

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi condemned the “comparison between the invasion of Ukraine and the pandemic crisis in Italy” as “particularly odious and unacceptable”. Russia accused Italy of falling for “anti-Russian hysteria”.

On this day in history: Giuseppe Mercalli – seismologist – died

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giuseppe Mercalli was one of Europe’s leading authorities on earthquakes and volcanic activity. He died on 19th March 1914 in a fire at home.

Italy granted over 130,000 new citizenships in 2020

March 19, 2022March 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission released data from 2020 regarding new citizenships within the EU. Italy granted the most new citizenships, with 18% of the EU total.

On this day in history: last eruption of Mount Vesuvius

March 18, 2022March 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The most recent eruption of Mount Vesuvius took place in March 1944, during the final stages of the Second World War, marking the volcano’s last recorded activity to date. It is the only volcano on mainland Europe to erupt in the last 100 years.