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Hail in Veneto as extreme weather conditions hit Italy

Hail and lightning strikes in Veneto as Sicily boils

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Veneto was pounded with hail and experienced severe electrical storms whilst the island of Sicily continued to swelter in extreme heat, this week.

On this day in history: Artist Giorgio Morandi born

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in history, July 20th 1890, one of Italy’s most revered artists, Giorgio Morandi was born in Bologna. Morandi’s legacy as a painter has left an indelible mark on the art world, particularly in the realm of still-life compositions.

Extreme heat across Italy sees workers threaten strike action. Image shows thermometer registering almost 50º

Workers threaten strikes over extreme heat

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Temperatures reached almost 47C in southern Italy on Wednesday and factory workers threatened to strike over the extreme heat.

Zaki receives Egyptian presidential pardon

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Egyptian researcher, human rights activist and Bologna university alumnus Patrick Zaki has been granted a presidential pardon, the Egyptian authorities said on today.

Colosseum ticket sales are being investigated following complaints. Rome tour guide dies during Colosseum tour

Investigation into Colosseum ticket sales

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An investigation is now open into Colosseum ticket sales. The Antitrust authority is following up on consumer complaints after tickets disappear within minutes.

Plcebo singer Brian Molko who insulted Italian PM Giorgia Melonia calling her "racist" and "facist".

Placebo singer investigated for calling Italian PM ‘racist’ and ‘fascist’

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Brian Molko, Placebo singer, criticised Giorgia Meloni during a concert at the Sonic Park festival last week.

Italy’s cereal harvest could be 60% down

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the day Russia refuses to renew its grain export deal with Ukraine, cereal producers says the Italian harvest could be down 60% this year. This puts extra pressure on food production, and would lead to price increases.

Catania Airport Fire. Image courtesy of Vigili del Fuoco on Twitter

Catania Airport Fire – flight updates

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A fire broke out at Catania’s Vincenzo Bellini International Airport on Sunday night. Firefighters were called to put out the blaze and the airport was evacuated.

Alberto veronesi was a blindfolded conductor in protest at the setting of La Boheme at the 69th Puccini Festival

Blindfolded conductor sacked and other culture news

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Puccini Festival in the Tuscan town of Torre del Lago has sacked Alberto Veronesi. The blindfolded conductor was protesting when he performed at Friday’s opening night of La Boheme.

Rome-Pompeii rail service inaugurated 16th July.

Inauguration of direct Rome-Pompeii rail service

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

It is now possible to travel by train from Rome directly to Pompeii archaeological site as of today, 16th July. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni travelled on the inaugural Rome-Pompeii rail service.