Vote for Italian President remains in deadlock
The second day of secret ballot has again resulted in a failure to elect a new president. Party leaders are struggling to find a consensus candidate.
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Most shops require Covid Green Pass from February 1st
From 1st February, Italy’s ‘basic’ green pass will be required to enter shops and public offices. Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed a new decree confirming the rules on Friday morning.
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Secret ballot underway to elect president of Italy
Berlusconi dropped out of the running for the new president of Italy this weekend. Lawmakers and regional delegates will vote in a secret ballot for successor to Sergio Mattarella, who steps down on 3 February.
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Italy wants UNESCO heritage status for espresso coffee
Created in Turin in the 19th century, espresso coffee is an integral part of the national identity. Italy intends to apply for intangible heritage status for the drink.
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A glimpse of Turin
The unified Italy’s first capital and the current capital of the Piedmont region, Turin has a long history and a beautiful heart.
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Italy prepares for presidential election next week
The process of electing Italy’s new president starts on Monday, 24th January. Both houses of parliament and regional representatives will decide on the successor to outgoing president Sergio Mattarella.
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Airbnb looking for host on Sicily
Airbnb are looking for a host to live rent-free in their 1-Euro house in Sambuca, Sicily. A digital nomad’s dream, the designer home is part of Airbnb’s support for rural communities.
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John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel
US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a Venice hotel due to a lapsed Super Green Pass. He is in the city to film the American TV series Ripley.
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Rome’s most expensive villa fails to sell at auction
Villa Aurora, the only one in the world with a Caravaggio ceiling mural, fails to sell at auction. It was valued at €471million, with a reserve price of €353million. The mural alone is valued at €310million.
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Is Berlusconi’s presidential bid over?
Vittorio Sgarbi, a Forza Italia MP, hinted that Berlusconi may have to end his bid to be Italy’s next president. There may not be enough support among lawmakers for the ex-Prime Minister.
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