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Trento is the greenest city in Italy according to the latest report from Legambiente

Trento greenest city in Italy says Legambiente report

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The northern city of Trento is the greenest city in Italy according to a report by environmental association Legambiente published on Monday.

Vinitaly USA 2024 launched

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The new Vinitaly USA 2024 project has been presented at the International Wine Expo, which is currently taking place in Chicago. Vinitaly is taking part with over 200 companies presenting more than 1,000 brands.

Still from Meloni government one-year anniversary video

One-year anniversary of Meloni government

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni told a rally of her right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) marking the one-year anniversary of government Sunday, that she walked tall and did not make compromises.

two wine glasses containing white wine and a bottle. Wine sector to receive support package

Soave DOC is 55 years old

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Soave was at one time the world’s most popular Italian wine. It was officially granted a DOC classification in 1968.

Italian households struggle to make ends meet

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eurostat released its latest Key Figures on European Living Conditions report on 20th October. It reported that 63% of Italian households struggle to make ends meet. Other statistics also made poor reading.

Border controls with Austria and Italy started 2pm 21st October 2023. This image shows the border at Brenner

Border controls with Austria and Slovenia

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s suspension of the Schengen Accords on free movement along with several other countries in a bid to stop terrorists began at 2pm Saturday. Border controls resumed at frontiers with Slovenia and Austria, and will initially last for ten days.

On this day in history: Death of Jacopo della Quercia, Sculptor

October 20, 2023October 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 20th October 1438, the sculptor Jacopo della Quercia died, leaving behind a legacy chiseled from the very essence of the Italian Renaissance. A master of the early 15th century, Jacopo’s handiwork profoundly influenced renowned artists of his time, including the eminent Michelangelo.

Image of Mdloni, her partner and young daughter from happier times. the Italian PM announced her separation from the father of her daughter today

Meloni splits from partner of 10 years

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni splits from her partner, who is also the father of her daughter. The PM made the anonouncement today. Giambruno had been secretly recorded making sleazy comments on threesomes and foursomes to a female colleague and seemingly admitting to an affair.

Climate crisi protestors form UG block Turin-Milan motorway

Salvini wants climate protestors jailed

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini on Thursday called for stiffer penalties, including jail, for protesters engaged in acts of civil disobedience to highlight the need to address the climate crisis.

The border between Italy and Slovenia where the Schengen Treaty has been suspended.

Schengen suspension with Slovenia does not mean imminent terrorism threat

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Thursday that Italy’s decision to suspend the Schengen Treaty and temporarily reintroduce controls at the border with Slovenia does not mean there is the threat of a terrorist attack here.