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Sicily drought. Image shows dried and cracked land

Sicily drought is national emergency – Salvini

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sicily drought has escalated to a “national emergency,” Transport and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini stated during a question-time session in the Lower House on Wednesday.

EC wants freedom safeguards for Italian Public Service Media. Image shows A woman videojournalist in Modena, Italy. Date 7 September 2007, 13:09 Source https://www.flickr.com/photos/52485003@N00/1343770306 Author Roberto Ferrari from Campogalliano (Modena), Italy

EC sees need for freedom safeguards in Italy’s Public Service Media

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission officials urge Giorgia Meloni to ensure independence and funding of Public Service Media amid concerns.

Death toll rises at Scampia

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death toll from the balcony collapse in one of the Scampia Vele, Naples, continues to rise. Patrizia Della Ragione, aged 53, passed away at Cardarelli hospital.

Puglia wildfires force evacuation

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, the fire brigade ordered the evacuation of a campsite and holiday village near San Felice Bay, close to Vieste in Puglia due to wildfires.

RAI President Marinella Soldi resigns

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Marinella Soldi, the President of Rai, has announced her intention to step down from her role. She communicated her decision through a letter addressed to the Minister of Economy, Giancarlo Giorgetti, indicating that her resignation will take effect on August 10, 2024.

Portrait of King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia and his family by Luigi Bernero.jpg Created: circa 1813-1814

On this day in history: King Victor Emmanuel I born

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Victor Emmanuel I, born on 24th July, 1759, was a significant figure in the history of the Kingdom of Sardinia. His reign, which lasted from 1802 until his abdication in 1821, was marked by considerable challenges and notable events that shaped the future of the Sardinian kingdom and its territories.

Boat Accident Claims the Life of Count Marco Celio Passi

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice – Count Marco Celio Passi, 44, lost his life when his boat crashed into a mooring post, known locally as a briccola, in the lagoon. The accident occurred at night in front of the island of Giudecca.

Guardia di Finanzia seize €121million from Amazon

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Economic and Financial Police Unit of the Gdf of Milan has executed an emergency precautionary seizure of approximately €121 million for tax fraud against the Italian branch of Amazon.

balcony collapse Scampia. Image courtesy of Vigili del Fuoco

Tragedy Strikes Scampia: Balcony Collapse Claims Lives

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday evening, a devastating incident occurred in the Scampia district of Naples. A balcony collapse at the “Vela Celeste” led to the deaths of a man and a woman, with thirteen others injured, including two two-year-olds. All involved were members of the same family.