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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.

Turin International Book Fair 2025 sets new visitors record

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

The 37th Turin International Book Fair concluded on Monday with a record-breaking 231,000 visitors over five days.

Large dogs can fly in cabin on Italian flights

Medium and large-sized dogs can travel in cabin on Italian flights

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has introduced new rules allowing medium-sized and large dogs to travel in the cabin on flights, the transport ministry announced on Monday.

More options for pets to travel with owners

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is becoming increasingly pet-friendly, with more public transport options allowing pets to travel alongside their owners.

Lucio Corsi - Italy's entrant in Eurovision 2025, came fifth. Credit: Eurovision

Lucio Corsi shines with fifth place at Eurovision

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Lucio Corsi captivated audiences at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, securing a commendable fifth-place finish with his song Volevo essere un duro. The track amassed a total of 256 points.

1950s photograph of some of the Italian crown jewels.

Italian court rejects Savoy claim to crown jewels

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian court has rejected a bid by the descendants of Italy’s last king to reclaim the country’s crown jewels. The jewels, valued at €300m (£253m), will remain in the custody of the state, the Rome civil court ruled on Thursday.

Paolini wins Italian Open. Image credit: Instagram

Paolini takes Italian Open title

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jasmine Paolini secured a historic victory at the Italian Open, defeating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the women’s singles final.

Property prices are falling in Italy

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Property prices in Italy are falling, with Veneto experiencing the steepest decline at 8.5%, according to the latest data. However, the drop in prices has been countrywide with every region affected.