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pompeii to cap visitor numbers from 15 November 2024

Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pompeii will cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000, starting 15th November, due to increased tourist numbers. This new limit aims to address conservation and visitor safety after a record-breaking 36,000 visitors flocked to the ancient city on the first Sunday of October, when entry was free.

Navy Ship Libra which is believed to be carrying illegal immigrants to Albania for processing

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Egyptian migrant has returned to Italy due to “vulnerability” concerns, Italian activists and lawmakers reported on Saturday. He was among eight individuals sent to an Albanian processing centre after being intercepted at sea.

Vaporetto stop - national strike o 8th November

National strike for local transport 8th November

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Commuters in Rome, Milan, and other Italian cities are set for major disruptions on Friday, 8th November, as a nationwide 24-hour public transport strike takes effect. The strike affects transport within cities and the surrounding areas, but not intercity trains.

Mediterranean Sea has gained a degree in temperature. Credit: Photo by Nilina: https://www.pexels.com/photo/underwater-cave-584174/

Mediterranean Sea 1º warmer in 25 years

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Mediterranean Sea has experienced a warming of over one degree Celsius in the last 25 years. This according to a recent study from Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and the energy agency ENEA.

Albanian migrant processing centres (or return hubs) for migrants landing illegally in Italy. A recent decree is allowing one of them to be used as a CPR Credit: Getty Images

Migrant accommodation, movements and costs all under scrutiny

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced Wednesday that Italy must establish over 8,000 new places for migrant accommodation by 2026 as mandated by the EU’s asylum procedure regulation.

CGIL Present Landini calls for social revolt

CGIL union calls for “real social revolt”

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, head of Italy’s largest left-wing trade union, called for a “real social revolt” on Wednesday.

Meloni praises Trump on his election. In a Financial Times interview, she says it is "childish" to expect Italy to choose between the EU and US. Meloni fumes over Almasri case

The right congratulate Trump on his presidency

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian President Sergio Mattarella extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the United States presidential election. He reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to strong bilateral relations with the U.S. and collaboration on the global stage.