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Theatre of Nero remains uncovered in Rome

Theatre of Nero discovered near Vatican

July 31, 2023June 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists uncover remains of what they believe is the Ancient Theatre of Nero. During excavations on the west bank of the Tiber, the exceptional discovery came to light.

Crosetto pictured says Belt and Road Initiative with Chins was an atrocious mistake. Lebanon support will continue, says Crosetto

Italy seeking to leave ‘atrocious’ China Belt and Road Initiative

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The defence minister Guido Crosetto says Italy is looking to leave the ‘improvised and atrocious’ decision to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) made in 2019.

Floods with bench. The climate emergency is causing concern with political leaders.

Climate Emergency – Mattaerella concerned but third of Italians think it’s exaggerated

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella and his Greek counterpart Katerina Sakellaropoulou have jointly expressed their “strong concern” over the climate emergency. Meanwhile, a survey showed over a third of Italians believe there is excessive worry over climate change.

Extreme weather causes wildfires and storms across Italy

Extreme weather kills five in two days as heat and storms savage Italy

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The extreme weather with a heatwave in southern Italy, and the storms in northern Italy have claimed five lives in the past two days. Wildfires rage in Sicily with Palermo almost isolated by the flames.

Fifth worker dies of heat related causes. Image shows worker under the sun.

Fifth worker dies from heat-related causes

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A fifth worker dies of heatwave-related causes in Italy over the last two weeks. The 50-year-old man from Tunisia died on Monday, trade union CGIL said today.

A Tale of Two Weather Systems

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is divided into two weather systems today. The south and centre of Italy are scorching in intense heat, whilst the north is experiencing violent thunderstorms.

Panzanella a Tuuscan saled perfect for hot summer nights

The Food of Italy: Panzanella and Tuscany

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In this series, we delve into the culinary delights of Italy. Tuscany – home to Florence, Siena, Lucca and many more beautiful towns, villages and cities – is where you’ll find this salad. Panzanella, a basic yet filling salad perfect for those hot summer nights.