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Horrea Piperataria Opens to the Public for the First Time

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient spice warehouses of the Roman emperors, the Horrea Piperataria, open to the public for the first time.

Italain recycling bins. Credit: Photo by Francesca Tosolini

Italy’s recycling stats improve in 2023

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2023, Italy made significant strides in its recycling efforts, with two-thirds (66.6%) of urban waste collected separately for recycling, according to a report by the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).

Salvini in Palermo for Open Arms trial verdict

Salvini awaits verdict in Open Arms trial

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Salvini expressed pride in his decisions before attending the Open Arms trial at Palermo’s Pagliarelli prison.

Boschi and Renzi cleared of wrongdoing in the Open Foundation case

Renzi and Others Acquitted in Open Foundation Case

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former premier Matteo Renzi, leader of Italia Viva (IV), was acquitted in Florence on Thursday over alleged Open foundation financial irregularities.

Restored Venetian parchment. Credit: University of Warwick

Restoration of 14th-Century Venetian Parchment Sheds Light Euro-Asian trade

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 14th-century Venetian parchment, long thought lost for over 70 years, has been restored by researchers from the University of Warwick.

Obituary Gian Paolo Barbieri

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gian Paolo Barbieri, a renowned Italian fashion photographer, passed away on 17 December 2024 in Milan at the age of 89.

Meloni addresses issues with Senate such as Syria sanctions and ties with Elon Musk

Meloni Discusses Syria Sanctions and Elon Musk Ties

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni suggested on Wednesday that lifting sanctions on Syria could help engage with the country’s new leadership. However, she also stressed it might still be too early to decide.

Rail sabotage in Calabria The Salvini verdict in the Open Arms trial is scheduled for Friday 20th December 2024

League Prepares for Mobilisation Ahead of Salvini Verdict

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The League is ready to take action if its leader, Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, is convicted during a hearing scheduled for Friday, according to the party’s deputy leader, Andrea Crippa. The Salvini verdict will set the stall out on political limitations.