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Galleria Borghese, one of the museums open for free on Festa della Liberazione

State Museums open for free on Festa della Liberazione

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Ministry of Culture has decided to open the state museums and archaeological parks for free on Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day – 25th April).

Author Scurati accuses Rai of censorship over 25th April monologue

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Renowned author Antonio Scurati has accused Rai of censorship following the eleventh hour halt of his antifascist monologue from being aired. He described it as the “definitive demonstration” of alleged governmental influence over the state broadcaster.

Venice Biennale 2024 – ‘Foreigners everywhere’

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Venice Biennale 2024 opened yesterday (20th April) and runs until 24th November 2024 at the Giardini and Arsenale venues.

Lake Como considering daytripper fee to curb overtourism

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lake Como, known for its glitz and glamour, is besieged by tourism. The third largest lake in Italy has approximately 1.4 million visitors flocking to its shores annually.

The bicentenary of Byron’s death – exhibition in Rome

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

2024 is 200 years since the death of Romantic poet Lord Byron. The Keats-Shelley house in Rome opens a new exhibition today dedicated to Byron’s relationship with Italian culture, language and literature.

bes report shows 76% give up on health care due to long waiting lists. Image shows queue in hospital

Latest Bes report highlights issues with health care service

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to the latest Bes report from Istat, there is a growing sense of overall well-being in Italy. However, the quality of health services is lacking.

Anti-abortion activitsts will now be able to enter abortion clinics.

New measures allow anti-abortion activists to enter abortion clinics

April 18, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian opposition parties decried a decision by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government, characterising it as a detrimental blow to women’s rights in Italy. The measure, allowing anti-abortion activists access to abortion consultation clinics, passed as part of a package of initiatives endorsed by Meloni’s cabinet.