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Nicolò Martinenghi wins Italy's first gold at the Paris Olympics. Image: Facebook

Martinenghi wins gold

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s first gold medal in Paris went to Nicolò Martinenghi, as he won the 100m breaststroke final.

Meloni has written to Ursula von der Leyen about the EC's 2024 Rule of Law report. Image: EPA

Meloni complains to EU about 2024 Rule of Law report

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has written a letter to European Commission President von der Leyen to complain after the publication of the Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report.

satellite view of central region affected by drought - Abruzzo Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

Call on government to declare climate state of emergency

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Green-Left Alliance (AVS) called on Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government on Saturday to declare a climate state of emergency as southern and central regions grapple with a severe drought.

Appian Way achieves UNESCO World Heritage status

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday during the 46th session World Heritage Committee, which is taking place in New Delhi.

Paris Olympics: Italy has five medals so far

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Paris Olympics got underway on Saturday with swimming, fencing, cycling, shooting among the first sports. Italy has five medals to date.

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Via dell’Amore reopens in Cinque Terre

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre
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A shot of the opus sectile being excavated and restored at the Villa with a porch entrance. Photo by Edoardo Ruspantini — at the Submerged Park of Baia . Facebook

Ancient marble floor found in sea off Naples

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy have discovered an ancient marble floor that once belonged to a Roman villa. The local mayor described the find as “stupendous.”

earthquake in Campi Flegrei. Image: By Phil Robinson - The image appears on a website entitled, "Vesuvius's big daddy: The supervolcano that threatens all life in Europe" at url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1342820/Vesuviuss-big-daddy-supervolcano-Campi-Flegrei-near-Naples-threatens-Europe.html., Fair use, https://en.wikiversity.org/w/index.php?curid=191753

Earthquake rocks Campi Flegrei

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the Campi Flegrei area near Naples at 13:46 on Friday, amid an ongoing wave of seismic activity in the volcanic caldera.

Giovannoi Toti who resigned as Governor of Liguria. Image: Facebook

Toti resigns as Liguria Governor

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Toti resigned as Liguria’s governor on Friday. Toti has been under house arrest since May 7 due to a corruption investigation.

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On this day in history: Pope Paul II died

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Paul II died on this day in 1471 in Rome at the age of 54. His papacy, lasting from 1464 to 1471, is remembered for its combination of flamboyant luxury, significant cultural contributions, and controversy.