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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.

Italy grants more citizenship than any other EU country

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

In 2022, Italy saw a significant rise in the number of individuals gaining citizenship, with approximately 214,000 successfully applying, as reported by the ISMU research body.

Uffizi opening hours extended. Image: Kevin Poh via Flickr under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Uffizi extends opening hours in 2024

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Starting from 26th March to 17th December 2024, the Uffizi Gallery will extend its opening hours every Tuesday evening until 9:30 pm.

Piero della Francesca and the Augustinian Polyptych Reunited exhibition. Image coutesy of the Poldi Pezzoli museum in Milan

Piero della Francesca altarpiece reassembled after 450 years

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After 450 years, the long-dispersed surviving panels of the Piero della Francesca Augustinian altarpiece have been meticulously reassembled. They offer a potential resolution to one of art history’s enduring enigmas.

road code reform would not help prevent speeding accidents.. Image shows smashed up car

Salvini’s new road code misses the point

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Climate activists and grieving families are joining forces to oppose what they view as a regressive reform to Italy’s road code, currently under consideration by Italian lawmakers.

Meloni not congratulating Putin on his re-election

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Friday she does not share the position of the Hungarian Premier. Viktor Orban congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide re-election on Monday.