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Matteo Salvini who is facing a motion of no-confidence

Motion of no-confidence aimed at Salvini

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A motion of no-confidence targeting Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, has been scheduled for 3rd or 4th April in the Lower House.

Ilaria Salis will remain in a Hungarian prison. The image shows her shackled ankles, taken from news TV programme.

Salis refused house arrest in Hungary

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Budapest court on Thursday denied Italian teacher Ilaria Salis’s request for house arrest, compelling her to remain in a Hungarian prison.

Photo by Siegfried Poepperl: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-at-piazza-del-duomo-in-san-gimignano-italy-7600176/

Easter tourism figures anticipated to rise compared to 2023

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Easter is expected to bring growth in tourism, with over 7 million visitors anticipated in the country’s official accommodation facilities from 30th March to 2nd April.

Pope Clement V who excommunicated Venice in 1309

On this day in history: Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 1309, the lagoon city faced a crisis as Pope Clement V excommunicated Venice due to its dispute over Ferrara’s political control.

Ancient construction site found at Pompeii

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent discovery at a construction site in Pompeii has shed light on ancient building techniques and politics in the historic city. Archaeologists, excavating Pompeii, uncovered a house that was still under construction at the time of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.

ITA - Lufthansa planes at airport stands. Lufthansa's stake in ITA approved by EC

EU issue list of remedies over Lufthansa-ITA deal

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini lamented “Euro-madness” following the European Commission’s presentation of issues regarding Lufthansa’s acquisition of stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.

la dolce vita orient express - luxury train travel. Image courtesy of Accor Rome-Istanbul route opens in October 2026

Luxury train travel on La Dolce Vita Orient Express

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luxury train travel is currently in the spotlight, with Belmond’s Venice-Simplon-Orient Express soon adding the Italian Riviera to its route this year. If you miss a chance on this exclusive Italian route, there’s another opportunity next year with Accor’s La Dolce Vita Orient Express.