Blog - Page 236 of 394

Young couples with family. Image by senivpetro via FreePix under creative commons license

Constitution obliged to help young couples

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella said Friday that it is a Constitutional obligation for the political world to help young couples start families.

Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence is to undergo the second phase of a hige restoration project later this year. Image by Revol Web from Bologna, Italia via Wikimedia under Creatoive Commons license

Next phase of Ponte Vecchio restoration begins

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2022, the mayor of Florence announced a major restoration of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, as it near its 700-year anniversary. This week, the mayor announced the phase regarding the removal of algae and lichen.

Atrani where Netflix filmed hit series Ripley

Atrani braces for tourist surge following Netflix series Ripley

April 13, 2024April 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Atrani area of the Amalfi coast is expecting a surge in visitors following the Netflix hit series Ripley which was partly filmed there.

Seventh body recovered by fire brigade divers

Seventh body recovered from Enel plant

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, divers from the fire brigade recovered a seventh body from Tuesday’s explosion at Enel Green Power’s Bargi hydroelectric plant on Lake Suviana.

Giuseppe Conte tells M%S members in Puglia to stand down

M5S members stand down in Puglia

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

Former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte declared on Thursday that the members of his 5-Star Movement (M5S) holding positions in Puglia would step down. This follows a fresh wave of arrests on Wednesday from members of the southern region’s political arena.

One of the Trojan War frescoes uncovered at Pompeii

Incredible Trojan War frescoes found at Pompeii

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

Amazing Trojan War frescoes have been found in the latest discovery in fresh digs at Pompeii, officials said Thursday.

Amanda Knox slander trial underway

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Amanda Knox faced another trial for slander on Wednesday, for wrongly accusing a Congolese man of murdering her roommate. British exchange student Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her room, in a house she shared with Amanda Knox and another.

Working in Italy with a digital nomad visa

Digital Nomad visa available for non-EU citizens

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As of 4th April 2024, non-EU residents have the option to apply for a Digital Nomad visa in Italy. If your dream is to work remotely from a Tuscan village or overlooking the canals of Venice, now is your chance.

enel hydroelectric plant at Lake Suviana

Little hope of finding survivors after Enel hydroelectric blast

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian firefighters said yesterday there is little hope of finding any survivors from Tuesday’s explosion at the Enel hydroelectric plant on Lake Suviana.

baths of Caracalla with water jets. © Tiziana FABI / AFP

Water returns to the Baths of Caracalla

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Baths of Caracalla has revealed a new pool called “The Mirror,” reflecting the ancient ruins of the bath complex constructed 1,800 years ago in the second century.