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extreme weather and flooding in Italy. Still image form video posted by Vigili del fuoco on Twitter/X

Veneto and Lombardy hit by extreme weather

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Muson dei Sassi river in Veneto burst its banks during the evening of Thursday/Friday morning. Veneto and Lombardy have been particularly hard hit by extreme weather in the past days.

Doubles partners Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani are in the doubles semi-finals at the Italian Open

Doubles Semi-finalists at Italian Open

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini are playing for a place in the final of the women’s doubles at the Italian Open. Yesterday, Italian men’s pairing of Bolelli and Vavassori secured their semi-final place.

Giulia Cecchettin, whose body is believed to have been found in the province of Pordenone. The confession of her murderer was revealed on TV programme Quarto Grado

Giulia Cecchettin murder – Turetta indictment due today

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to documents filed ahead of today’s for the Giulia Cecchettin murder, 21-year-old Filippo Turetta, stabbed his ex-girlfriend 75 times.

European election debate between Schlein and Meloni, both pictured, called off

European election debate cancelled by RAI

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rai, the state broadcaster, called off the European election debate scheduled for 23rd May. Seen as a head-to-head between Meloni and Schlein, the broadcaster said only four parties had responded to the call to debate.

Last Judgement of Geneva purported to be by Michelangelo

Michelangelo: Last Judgement in oil on canvas says scholar

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Art scholar Amel Olivares asserts that Michelangelo painted “A small Last Judgement with Christ the Judge and other figures from the famous fresco that can be admired in the Sistine Chapel” in oil on canvas.

ITA and Lufthansa need to do more before EC agrees merger

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The latest commitments offered by ITA and Lufthansa to gain approval for their merger still fall short of satisfying the European Commission. However, there is time until the final decision on 4th July for enhancements to be made in order to receive the green light.

Real estate sales in Italy dropped 7% in 2023

Real estate sales drop 7% in 2023

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to Italian notary statistics released today, 1,030,507 real estate sales were registered in 2023. This is a fall of 7% on the previous year.

Bolelli and Vavassori pictured on court walking in opposite directions, are into the quarterfinals of the Italian Open men's doubles tournament

Double Double! Italian pairings advance at Italian Open

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Good news on the doubles front as both all Italian pairings in the men’s and women’s Italian Open tournaments win on day 9.

Italy could lose 40% of its beaches according to a new report. Shown: Blue Flag beach Cupra Marittima.

Number of Blue Flag beaches in Italy climbs

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has a net increase of ten Blue Flag beaches in 2024 compared to 2023. Liguria tops the charts with the most flags.

Multiple police forces involved in operations targetting mafia activities

Italian police target mafia in multiple operations

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An ongoing operation in Cosenza, jointly conducted by the Carabinieri, the State Police, and the Financial Police, targets the ‘Ndrangheta mafia. 142 suspects were arrested, with most taken to jail whilst others were served with various precautionary measures.