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Italian Open Day One Round Up

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luciano Darderi beats Canadian Shapovalov in a tight 3-set match. Matteo Berrettini withdraws from the Italian Open on day one, saying he was not physically ready.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Premier Giorgia Meloni, who agreed the Italy-Albania migrant centres deal.

Opening of Albania Migrant Centres postponed

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Reports on Wednesday revealed the planned opening of Albania migrant centres, overseen by Italy, has been delayed from its scheduled date of May 20th.

Workplace tragedy in Palermo. Firefighters on the scene. Image via Twitter

Another workplace tragedy as 5 die near Palermo

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Another workplace tragedy as five workers died in Casteldaccia, near Palermo yesterday. A sixth was transported to the Policlinico hospital in Palermo, after being intubated.

Liguria Governor under house arrest

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giovanni Toti, Liguria Governor, was put under house arrest on Tuesday in relation to a probe by finance police and the Genoa DDA anti-mafia directorate.

Usigrai poster over journalists RAI strike action

Journalists at RAI strike

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Journalists at Italian public broadcaster RAI take strike action. They accuse Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government of stifling free speech.

Italian Open draws took place at Trevi Fountain

Main draws for the Italian Open

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Qualifying rounds for the tennis Italian Open is underway today. However, the main draw will be without world number 2 Jannik Sinner, who is injured.

Turin Book Fair runs from 9th to 13th May

Largest ever Turin Book Fair starts this week

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Turin International Book Fair is back from Thursday, May 9, to Monday, May 13. It features nearly 2,000 events at Lingotto and 650 more scattered throughout the area.

On this day in history: Expedition of the Thousand

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 1860, the Expedition of the Thousand (Spedizione dei Mille) commenced, marking a significant chapter in Italy’s unification under the leadership of the soldier and revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Bersaglieri rally, Ascoli Piceno 5th May 2024

Bersaglieri rally in Ascoli Piceno

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 71st edition of the Bersaglieri rally took place in Ascoli Piceno today. The Bersaglieri are part of the Italian army which date originally to 1836. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Ascoli Piceno during the national Bersaglieri rally. Greeted warmly by Mayor Marco Fioravanti in Piazza del Popolo, she paused to engage with locals, exchanging […]

Venice to require bookings for tourists from summer 2022

Venice takes over €700,000 in first 8 days of charge

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the eight days since the implementation of the Venice charge for day-trippers, the city has already amassed the projected revenue for the entire three-month duration of the trial initiative.