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Wildfires are devastating parts of Italy

Wildfires in Italy triple this summer

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Compared to the yearly average, the number of large wildfires in Italy is estimated to have tripled. Central and southern regions suffer millions of euros of damage to the environment and economy.

Local experiences are a crucial element of Slow Travel. Women making pasta. Editorial credit: ermess / Shutterstock.com

Slow Travel: Experience Italy from a local perspective

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Slow Food movement was born in Italy; designed to counteract the fast-food-rollercoaster of the world it celebrates local culinary traditions. Slow Travel followed in its footsteps.

Cyberattack on Lazio: FBI assisting investigation

FBI help Italian police investigate Lazio cyberattack

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Both the FBI and Europol are working with the Italian police as they probe into the weekend’s cyberattack on Lazio region’s IT systems.

Woman dies in workplace accident, Modena

Woman killed in workplace accident

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 40-year-old woman died on Tuesday in a workplace accident at a plant at Camposanto, in the northern province of Modena.

Those vaccinated in San Marino with Sputnik V vaccine ineligible for EU Green Pass

Italians and Sammarineses vaccinated with Sputnik V in San Marino ineligible for EU Covid passport

August 3, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of people in San Marino and Italy vaccinated with the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V, are unable to obtain an EU Digital Vaccination Passport issued by the Italian authorities.

Dante's Inferno as seen in The Abyss of Hell by Sandro Botticelli

Major exhibition dedicated to Dante’s Inferno

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As part of Italy’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, Rome has the first major exhibition dedicated to Dante’s Inferno.

Fires across italy including at Pescara, Abruzzo

Dramatic weekend of fires in Italy

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo was the latest region to be hit by destructive wild fires. Beachgoers were evacuated from a beach in Pescara as columns of black smoke rose in the sky.

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Tokyo Olympics: Golden night for Italy

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lamont Marcell Jacobs won the most coveted crown in athletics on Sunday, giving Italy its first 100 metres gold on a night of high drama at the Tokyo Olympics.