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Air-transport strike sees 250000 people affected. Image shows tails of three aeroplanes

Air-transport strike – hundreds of flights cancelled

July 15, 2023July 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of holidaymakers are facing disruption on Saturday due to an Italian air-transport strike.

Third heatwave of 2026 forecast Cerberus heatwave is burning Italy Italy heatwave

Cerberus heatwave has Italy in its jaws

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s stifling Cerberus heatwave is set to get even more intense over the weekend. The number of major cities on red alert climbs to 15 on Saturday and 16 on Sunday, the health ministry said.

White Lotus actor Paolo Camilli outraged by 10-second grope ruling

Outrage over judge’s 10-second grope ruling

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There is outrage in Italy after a man was cleared of assault because a grope only lasted seconds. The judge trying the case ruled the 10-second grope was too quick to be considered a crime.

Tourism Minister is under investigation - Daniela Santanche is alleged to have used false accounting.

Santanchè won’t step down over allegations

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè today reiterated she has still not received official notice of an alleged probe against her. She also insisted she will not step down.

Venus of the Rags sculpture before it was burned to the ground

Pistoletto’s Venus of the Rags burned to the ground

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A fire in the early hours of Wednesday completely destroyed contemporary Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Venere degli Stracci (Venus of the Rags) installation in Naples’ Piazza Municipio.

Permanent self-portraits exhibition at Florence's Uffizi Galleries

Uffizi opens 12 new rooms dedicated to self-portraits

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Uffizi Galleries in Florence opened 12 new rooms exclusively dedicated to self-portraits. From today, visitors can see paintings, sculptures, installations and graphic works spanning over six centuries from the 1400s to the present day.

environmental crimes rose in 2022 says Legambiente report

Environment News Round-up: 11th July 2023

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Legambiente reports an increase in environmental crimes in 2022. Eight Italian cities are on red alert due to heatwave. Plus, a report on the 2022 heatwave says 18,000 Italians died as a result.

Juliet's balcony in Verona with bust of Shakespeare superimposed

Shakespeare: Influenced by Italy

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

It’s not known for certain whether Shakespeare ever visited Italy, but what is certain is the world’s most popular playwright was certainly influenced by the Bella Paes.

Italian work permits to increase for non-eu workers

Italy to grant 425k work permits to non-EU nationals

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will grant more work permits to non-EU workers from now until 2025. There have been complaints of a lack of skilled workers. Meanwhile, the government is cracking down on illegal immigrants crossing the Mediterranean.

Richard Gere, pictured on board the rescue ship, will appear as a witness at the Open Arms trial against Matteo Salvini.

Richard Gere to appear at Open Arms trial in October

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Actor Richard Gere will be heard as a witness in the Open Arms trial against Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on October 6th, judicial sources said on Friday.