The Uffizi goes on a tour of Tuscany
‘Uffizi diffusi’ – that’s the name of the Uffizi gallery’s latest project. It is taking its artwork across Tuscany to museums in towns associated with the art.
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ITA to start flying in mid-October after deal agreed with European Commission
Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will replace state-owned Alitalia and start flying in mid-October. This after Italy reached a long-awaited deal with the European Commission following months of haggling over the fate of the old, loss-making airline.
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Which Italian city will host Eurovision 2022?
As Måneskin won the Eurovision title for Italy in May with the song Zitti e buoni, 2022 will be Italy’s turn to host the event. Bids for the 66th song contest are underway, with the winning venue to be unveiled next month.
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Draghi and Cartabia promise reform of Italy’s prison service after inmates beaten
Prime Minister Mario Draghi promised reform of Italy’s overcrowded and understaffed prison service on Wednesday. This follows publication of a video showing guards beating inmates in a jail near Naples.
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9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19
Abruzzo region in Italy is one of four under the spotlight for a possible move from white to yellow zone as Covid-19 cases rise. Today, 9 passengers on a Malta to Pescara flight tested positive on arrival. As a result, all 70 passengers are now in quarantine.
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Italy may expand scope of the European Green Pass
The Italian government is considering expanding the scope of the European Green Pass. This is part of an effort to combat a resurgence in COVID-19 due to the spread of the Delta variant, Ansa news agency reported on Wednesday.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital
Pope Francis left hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.
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Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation
On Tuesday, Italy banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage. This was in response to UNESCO’s concerns and the demands of residents and culture bodies.
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Matteo Renzi under investigation for illegal financing and false invoicing
Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is under investigation for illegal financing and false billing. Also accused is his VIP manager Lucio Presta.
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Four regions in Italy could lose ‘white zone’ status as covid cases rises
Italy’s rising infection rate, fuelled by the Delta variant, could see some regions reintroduce measures in the coming weeks. Four of Italy’s 20 regions could move from ‘white zone’ back into a low-moderate risk ‘yellow zone’.
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