Italy to host two F1 Grand Prix in 2022
On Friday, Formula 1 unveiled its 2022 Grand Prix race calendar, which features a record-breaking 23 races in 36 weekends. Italy will host two of the races at Imola and Monza.
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Author: Deborah Cater
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.
Deborah splits her time between Italy and Spain.
Trieste named as one of Europe’s walking wonders
The Guardian (UK) named its 6 walking wonders of Europe – and the beautiful Italian port of Trieste made the list. ItalyNews editor, Deborah Cater, agrees whole-heartedly with the title.
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Timeshare company renovating Abruzzo palace
The 18th century Palazzo Ricci in Casoli, Abruzzo is being renovated by timeshare company Viaggio Resorts. It will become 14 residences.
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“Sensational” new find at Herculaneum
A “sensational” new find at Herculaneum is how Culture Minister Dario Franceschini described the partially mutilated skeleton of a 40-45-year-old man. Only a step from the sea and salvation, the discovery may shed new light on the last moments of life in the town in 79AD.
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Protests and strikes as Green Pass work restrictions come into force
There were widespread protests and strikes in Italy Friday as the Green Pass health pass came into force in all Italian workplaces. Three of Italy’s six major ports saw disruption.
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Alitalia grounded as ITA takes to the skies
Alitalia’s final flight took off this afternoon, from Rome to Cagliari. So ends nearly 75 years of history as Italy’s flag carrier. On Friday, ITA will take the place of Alitalia.
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Mamma Mia! Mozzarella tops camembert as favourite soft cheese in France
For the first time, mozzarella outsells camembert in France, delivering a blow to a French gastronomic emblem. Mozzarella sales soared during the pandemic.
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Arance Rosso – Sicily’s Blood Oranges
In the microclimate around Mount Etna, Sicily, a special fruit grows. The red oranges, also known as Blood Oranges, are celebrated with a sagra as winter draws to a close.
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Shortages and disruption possible from Friday as strict Green Pass rules commence
COVID-19 health passes will be mandatory for all workers in Italy from Friday. Some politicians, unions and businesses fear this will cause shortages and disruption rather than boost inoculations as the government hopes.
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Green Pass to be reassessed next year
The government’s controversial Green Pass may be revised next year. When Italy’s COVID state of emergency ends in December, the government will reassess the scope of the Green Pass, Health Undersecretary Andrea Costa said.
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