Deborah Cater

Italy to track new Covid Omicron variant

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the ban on entry to Italy for travellers from southern African countries, Italy’s health authorities issued instructions to all regions to monitor travellers coming from countries where the Omicron variant is spreading.

Italy’s new Super Green Pass to impact the unvaccinated

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is tightening its Green Pass restrictions even further. From 6th December to 15th January, new rules will come into force that target the unvaccinated. Known as the Super Green Pass, there is the option to extend the restrictions if the government thinks it necessary.

On this day in history: author of ‘Confessions of an Italian’ born

November 25, 2021November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The writer Ippolito Nievo was born on 30 November 1831 in Padua. His posthumously published Confessions of an Italian is one of the most important Risorgimento novels in Italian literature.

Man convicted of Meredith Kercher murder released

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The only person to be convicted of the murder of UK exchange student Meredith Kercher, has been released. Rudy Guede’s sentence was reduced and he has been granted early release.

On this day in history: Botanist Prospero Alpini born

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 23rd November 1533: physician and botanist, Prospero Alpini, in Marostica near Vicenza. Alpini was the first European to observe and document the coffee plant.

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‘Italian cuisine in the world’ event kicks off

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation presented the VI edition of Italian Cuisine in the World. Running from 22nd to 28th November, it promotes the Italian agri-food chain and wine-gastronomic tradition.

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Yachts are the latest tactics to bring migrants to Italian shores

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A lesser-known route to Europe is increasingly being used by wealthier Afghan, Iraqi, Iranian and Kurd migrants. Entire families are paying top price for passage from Turkey aboard new or nearly new yachts that more easily avoid detection by authorities.

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Calls to protect women after ex arrested over slaying

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Sunday, the mayor of Reggio Emilia, a northern Italian city, called for stiffer laws to protect women. This a day after the death of a woman at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The ex had recently been given a plea deal for repeatedly stalking her after their breakup.

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Island of Vulcano orders partial evacuation after increased activity

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The mayor of the island of Vulcano, in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, has ordered the evacuation of about 150 people. He has also banned tourists due to increased volcanic activity and gases in the area.

On this day in History: death of artist Giorgio de Chirico

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Founder of the scuola metafisica (metaphysical school), Giorgio de Chirico died on 20th November, 1978 in Rome. The artist had a profound influence on the country’s Surrealist movement in the early 20th century.