A seismic event beneath the Tyrrhenian Sea triggered a catastrophic wave, forever altering the landscape of present-day Amalfi. Today, Amalfi stands as a serene town with a tranquil harbour, a stark contrast to the devastation it faced on 25th November 1343.
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Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Italy witnessed widespread protests, with thousands participating across the country.
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Carlo Lorenzini, renowned by his pen name Carlo Collodi, came into the world on November 24, 1826, in Florence. Widely celebrated for his fairy tale novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” Collodi’s life was marked by diverse experiences, ranging from political activism to a shift towards children’s literature.
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Violence against women is “incompatible with our present” and must be stopped, said Premier Giorgia Meloni at the signing of the Agreement for development and cohesion with the Veneto Region.
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Filippo Turetta, currently under investigation for the alleged murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin on November 11, will be placed in solitary confinement at Venice prison. The 22-year-old biomedical engineering student at Padua University will be subject to 24-hour surveillance, as a precautionary measure for his own safety and to prevent self-harm.
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As the winter season approaches, two winter train journeys make their way onto the schedules. The first a step back in time with a snow train through Abruzzo, the second heads to the Dolomites from Rome for snow sport lovers.
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ItaliaOggi‘s Quality of Life survey 2023, conducted in collaboration with Ital Communications and La Sapienza University of Rome, reveals that Bolzano and Milan lead the rankings. Meanwhile Crotone ranks at the bottom, emphasising the notable North-South divide.
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Venice entry fee dates for 2024 were revealed today. The fees commence on 25th April, a public holiday in Italy. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed on Thursday that the fee would exclusively apply to tourists on day trips, exempting those staying overnight in Venice.
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Italy’s agriculture minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, refuses to resign over accusations of treating the country’s rail service as his “personal luxury car”. He allegedly forced a high-speed train to make an unscheduled stop near Rome so he could disembark and continue on his way.
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Italian schools are set to address machismo, sexism, and both psychological and physical violence against women in a groundbreaking initiative. The relationship education project was announced by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara today.
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