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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.
Bologna Porticoes at Piazza Cavour . Author: Giorgio Bianchi Copyright: © Giorgio Bianchi – Comune di Bologna

Bologna’s historic porticoes added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Bologna’s historic porticoes added to UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the inclusion of Bologna’s porticoes on the World Heritage List yesterday. They join Padua’s 14th century fresco cycles as new entrants.

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No quarantine into England from 2nd August

No quarantine for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland

July 28, 2021July 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on No quarantine for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland

UPDATE: There will be no quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated US and EU visitors to England and Scotland. The new rule comes into force on Monday 2nd August at 4am.

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Vax & Go launced at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Image: Nicola Zingaretti on Twitter

Vax & Go – Rome’s Fiumicino airport offering vaccination before flight

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Vax & Go – Rome’s Fiumicino airport offering vaccination before flight

Today Rome’s Fiumicino airport started offering Vax & Go – vaccinations at the airport. No appointment is necessary and you can get jabbed before you board your flight.

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Luxury brands see an increase in sales Consumer confidence is up

Luxury brands rebound with great sales figures

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Luxury brands rebound with great sales figures

Italian luxury brands are showing great sales recovery following last year’s pandemic-hit results.

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Renewable energy deals by Eni

Eni strikes renewable energy deals in Spain and France

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Eni strikes renewable energy deals in Spain and France

 Italy’s Eni puts its green plans into action with two separate deals on Monday. They snapped up 350 megawatts of renewable capacity in France and Spain.

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Covid news from Italy

Covid news: hospital places up, politicians get jabbed and more

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Covid news: hospital places up, politicians get jabbed and more

Covid news: The proportion of Covid-19 patients in hospital increases, two politicians finally get the jab and vaccinations on target.

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Wildfires on Sardinia devastates 20,000 hectares

Wildfires on Sardinia see 1,500 people evacuated

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Wildfires on Sardinia see 1,500 people evacuated

Wildfires have been raging on the island of Sardinia over the weekend. Around 1,500 are unable to access their homes. 20,000 hectares of vegetation destroyed.

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Basilica of St Anthony is part of Padua's World Heritage Sites. Image Author: Comune di Padova, Gabinetto Fotografico dei Musei Civici di Padova Copyright: © Comune di Padova Settore Cultura, Turismo, Musei e Biblioteche

UNESCO’s decisions on World Heritage Sites are good news for Italy

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on UNESCO’s decisions on World Heritage Sites are good news for Italy

At its extended 44th session, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee did not add Venice to the endangered list. However, Padua’s 14th century fresco cycles join the World Heritage Sites.

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New Green Pass rules - Turin protest

Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

Following the ‘No Paura Day’ rally in Turin, protests against the new Green pass rules are planned across the country on Saturday 24th July. The protests start at 17.30.

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Roman road reconstruction. Image: A Calandriello and G D’Acunto/SWNS

Roman road and dock discovered in Venice lagoon

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 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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Group of children in a kindergarten classroom attending an interactive learning session with teachers. Image credit: Pavel Danilyuk https://www.pexels.com/license/

Meloni defends foreign pupils cap proposal

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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