Roman road and dock discovered in Venice lagoon
Researchers discover remains of a Roman road and dock submerged in the Venice lagoon. This could prove permanent human settlements in the area centuries before Venice was founded.
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Italy widens the scope of the Green Pass to curb surge in Covid-19
On Thursday, the Italian government announced that from 6th August, people must present proof of immunity (Green Pass) to access certain services and leisure activities.
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Fatal bus accident on Capri – 1 dead and 23 injured
A public service minibus veered off the road on Thursday going through the crash barrier. The driver died and 23 were injured, six of them seriously. Six of the injured were airlifted to hospital in Naples.
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Paola Egonu to carry Olympic flag during opening ceremony
Italian volleyball champion Paola Egonu will carry the Olympic flag at tomorrow’s (23rd July) opening ceremony of the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
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Voghera councillor kills immigrant
Massimo Adriatici was arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing an illegal Moroccan immigrant after an argument outside a Voghera bar on Tuesday night. He allegedly fired at the 39-year-old immigrant in self-defence.
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Italy’s restaurants score in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ awards
There is no doubting Italy has some of the finest ingredients in the world. It also has some of the finest restaurants, too. Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ 2021 awards show Italy is highly rated for restaurant experiences.
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Free access to Italy’s beaches is limited
With the holiday season upon us in Italy, those heading to the beaches may find there is less ‘free’ space available for them. There may be fewer tourists this year, but the opportunity to find beach space without paying is also decreasing.
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Rome’s Largo di Argentina will open to public next year thanks to Bvlgari patronage
Maintenance and conservation works are underway at Largo di Torre Argentina ahead of a €1 million development project sponsored by luxury jeweller Bvlgari.
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Another workplace death – this time in Naples
Workplace deaths continue to rise in Italy as a 60-year-old fell to his death in Naples. Premier Mario Draghi says more must be done on workplace safety.
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The League proposes 700 amendments to homophobia law
Rightwing party League tabled 700 amendments to the Zan bill or homophobia law which is now in the Senate. The fear is the bill may be delayed coming into law until after the recess due to continuing disagreements.
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