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Fire brigade retrieve body after workplace fatalities. Image courtesy of Vigilio del fuoco

Three more workplace fatalities

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, Italy saw three more workplace fatalities in a spate the union UIL claims kill more people than the mafia. A 21-year-old construction worker died in Sicily, another worker fell to his death from a motorway maintenance site into the northern Italian Adda River, and another 21-year-old farm worker was crushed to death when […]

On this day in history: English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning dies in Florence

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The English poetess, Elizabeth Barrett Browning died on 29th June 1861 in Florence.

Inflation remains steady, industry prices +0.3% in May

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian inflation stayed at 0.8% in June, the same as May, Istat said on Friday. In May, industrial producer prices increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis.

Meloni attacks Fanpage methods

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Meloni criticises methods used by leftwing investigative group Fanpage. The group highlighted alleged anti-semitic sentiments made by members of the FdI youth wing.

Italian beach holidays increase again – volume and price

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

This year will again see beach holidays as the most popular option in Italy. Predictions see higher volumes and a drop in Italian visitors, partly offset by an increase in foreigners.

On this day in history: Death of Giorgio Vasari

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, architect, and writer, died on 27th June 1574. He is celebrated not just for his artistic contributions but for his monumental role in documenting the Renaissance.

Sergio Mattarella - who will take his place and be Italy's next president. passed the differntiated autonomy bill

President promulgates ‘Differentiated autonomy’ bill

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella has promulgated the law on differentiated autonomy just six days after its final approval by Parliament, dispelling any speculation of a delayed review.

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Italy initiating smart city projects

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Over the past year, more than one in five municipalities in Italy have initiated smart city projects, demonstrating “the will to actively participate in the digital revolution of cities.” This according to the congress “Smart City: Roadmap for the Government,” organised in Rome on Tuesday by Q8 Italia.