Vigilia di Natale – Christmas Eve: a fish feast
Catholic tradition has it that there is no meat on Christmas Eve. A tradition is the serving of seven fish dishes (or twelve depending on where you are), during Vigilia di Natale.
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Possible Caravaggio work given protected status in Spain
The Scourged Christ nearly sold for €1,500 at auction before experts suggested it could be a Caravaggio. As such, its true value is nearer to €50m.
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Italy passes new Covid measures
The decree for new measures to curb the wave of the Omicron variant was unanimously approved this afternoon. Among the new covid measures are the Green Pass validity reducing from 9 to 6 months.
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Draghi signals he’s ready for Italian President role next year
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi signalled on Wednesday he would be willing to become head of state. The position of president falls vacant early next year.
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Oscar shortlist includes Sorrentino film ‘The Hand of God’
Italy pins its Oscar hopes on the Sorrentino movie which references Diego Maradona. ‘The Hand of God’ is on the Academy Awards shortlist.
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Central Lazio introduces masks rules
Nicola Zingaretti, governor of the central Lazio region around Rome, makes masks compulsory outdoors from 23rd December. The order lasts until 23rd January 2022.
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Ryanair accused of giving wrong test information for flights to Italy
A Ryanair customer took to social media to complain the airline gave them incorrect information for travel rules to Italy. They claim the airline is even preventing people from boarding.
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Italy considering more Covid measures over Christmas period
The Italian government is considering imposing new COVID-19 measures, following a surge of positive cases and Omicron concerns.
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Richard Rogers: Pompidou and Millennium Dome architect dies aged 88
The Italian-British architect Richard Rogers died on Saturday aged 88. He changed the London skyline with creations such as the Millennium Dome and the Cheesegrater.
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Three workers killed by crane collapse in Turin
One crane was constructing another larger crane when they collapsed on to buildings and vehicles. Three workers died as a result of the crane collapse and three further people were injured.
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