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Fourth Serie A Title for Napoli

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Scott McTominay scored a stunning scissor-kick volley to help Napoli win their fourth Serie A title on a night of high drama and emotion in Naples. Napoli needed victory against Cagliari to stay ahead of Inter Milan, who were beating Como 2-0.

Artist's impression of Messina Strait bridge project. Stretto di Messina - Original publication: Stretto di Messina Immediate source: Video e foto del Ponte legal rejection

Lega proposes strict anti-mafia checks for Messina Bridge Project

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Lega party has proposed strict anti-mafia measures for the Strait of Messina bridge project, a long-delayed infrastructure plan. The bridge aims to connect Sicily and Calabria, replacing ferry services with a fixed road and rail link across the strait.

Hercules and Omphale - the restored Artemisia Gentileschi painting almost destroyed in the Beirut blast of 2020.

Artemisia Gentileschi painting restored and displayed at the Getty

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A never-before-seen Artemisia Gentileschi painting is set to make its public debut following a remarkable restoration. Hercules and Omphale will go on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles from 10 June to 14 September.

Same-sex couples receive good news through court rulings regarding adoption this week.

Courts back Parental Rights for Same-Sex Couples in two rulings

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two separate Italian court decisions have marked a shift in the legal recognition of same-sex couples as parents this week.

Jewish quarter in Rome. Security has been stepped up in the area following the Washington attack. Image credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Camelia.boban

Rome boosts security after Washington Attack

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Security has been stepped up around Rome’s Great Synagogue and the Jewish ghetto following the Washington attack. Two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington were killed. The move aims to prevent copycat attacks, according to Italy’s security agencies.

On this day in history: Dante Alighieri born (possibly!)

May 22, 2025May 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Dante Alighieri, born sometime between 21 May and 20 June 1265 in Florence, was not only a master poet of the Middle Ages but also a visionary who redefined literature, theology, and the Italian language. Widely regarded as the “Father of the Italian Language,” his work forms the cornerstone of Italy’s literary canon.

Forli flash floods - fire brigade pump out water from flooded areas.

Forlì hit by Flash Floods after Violent Downpour

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Forlì suffered flash floods on Wednesday night after torrential rain overwhelmed its drainage systems.

Sorrento Mayor arrested after taking bribe

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sorrento Mayor Massimo Coppola was arrested last night while accepting a bribe during dinner.

Cantine Aperte 2025 is on May 24 and 25 Photo by Regina Tommasi: https://www.pexels.com/photo/vintage-oak-barrel-in-palmanova-italy-30582325/

Cantine Aperte 2025 – Italy’s Premier Wine Tourism Event

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s largest wine tourism event, Cantine Aperte, is set to return on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, with hundreds of wineries across the country opening their doors to visitors. The 2025 edition will feature a rich array of activities across multiple regions, offering visitors opportunities to explore regional wine culture in unique ways.