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Mount Etna emits smoke rings on 6th April 2024

Mount Etna blows ‘smoke rings’

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mount Etna, on Sicily, recently showcased a rare phenomenon – the release of volcanic vortex rings, or ‘smoke rings’.

Michelangelo attributed sketch which may go uup for auction

Michelangelo attributed sketch may go up for auction

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The former owners of a villa near Florence, where Michelangelo once lived, are considering auctioning off a large-scale drawing. The Michelangelo attributed sketch divides critics on its authenticity.

Hotel San Domenico Palace which doubles as The White Lotus

The White Lotus has positive impact on tourism

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè announced on Thursday that the second season of the acclaimed HBO dark comedy The White Lotus, which takes place in Taormina, Sicily, significantly boosted flights from the US to Italy by 205%.

Taormina Siciky, shopping. Best things to do in Taormina

Top things to do in Taormina Sicily

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Taormina in Sicily, offers visitors a myriad of experiences capturing the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture of this attractive coastal town. From exploring ancient ruins to indulging in delicious Sicilian cuisine, here are some of the best things to do in Taormina.

From 25th April to 14th July visitors to Venice (pictured) need to pay a €5 Venice access fee.

Venice starts charging tourists from this month

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 25th April, Venice will charge day tourists a €5 fee to enter the city. The aim of the charge is to limit tourist during the busiest days of the season in order to preserve the city.

Santanche and Salvini who survive no-confidence motions

Salvini and Santanchè survive no-confidence motions

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian opposition’s no-confidence motions against Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè have failed.

Wild goats hanging about in an Alicudi street

Adopt a goat from Alicudi

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alicudi, the smallest of the Aeolian archipelago, has a bit of a goat issue. The five-square-metre island now has a resident wild goat population of 600, so the mayor has suggested giving them away to anyone willing to have them.

Italian theatres to be national monuments including the Ancient Greek theatre at Syracuse, pictured.

Lower Chamber approve proposal for Italian theatres to be classed national monuments

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The combined text of the legislative proposals aimed at declaring Italian theatres ‘national monuments’ was approved with 172 yes, 46 no and 65 abstentions in the Chamber, yesterday.

Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s right-wing Lega party, with Sergei Zheleznyak, deputy secretary general of Putin’s United Russia party, in Moscow after signing a historic agreement between the two parties. (Source: Facebook / Matteo Salvini)

League – United Russia agreement ‘no longer valid’

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini’s League party declared on Tuesday that the agreement it had with the United Russia party is no longer valid in light of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Giorgia Meloni whose government has been processing government reforms including the direct election of the PM

Senate panel green lights direct election of PM

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Senate Constitutional Affairs Committee has given the green light to the core of the government’s reform of the Italian premiership, paving the way for the direct election of the PM by the Italian people.