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60,000 hectares lost to wildfires in 2023. Image shows a fire on a hillside in Italy

60,000 hectares lost to wildfire in 2023 so far

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Italy more than 60,000 hectares were lost to wildfire in the first eight months of the year, farmers’ association say Coldiretti.

Sarsina temple - cut sandstone blocks reveal base of the temple in the home town of Plautus.

Temple found in city of Plautus

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ancient Roman temple found in Sarsina, the home of playwright Plautus. More digs at Pompeii have revealed insights into the lives of slaves in the city buried by the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD.

Tamberi - world Champion high jumper 2023

Tamberi wins World gold in high jump

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Gianmarco ‘Gimbo’ Tamberi won the gold medal in the high jump at the world athletics championships in Budapest on Tuesday night.

Vasari Corridor as seen from opposite side of river Arno as it reaches the Ponte Vecchio.

Vasari Corridor, Florence damaged by stupid German tourists

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

And so it continues. Now two German tourists have been arrested over vandalism of the Vasari Corridor in Florence. Their act was captured on camera.

Minister of defence, Guido Crossetto, says Starlink system talks are suspended. Crosetto blasts Israel for firing on UNIFIL convoy

Mistake to turn Vannacci into a martyr for free speech – Crosetto

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Tuesday, Italy’s defence top brass had made a mistake in sacking an anti-gay general. The minister had ordered disciplinary proceedings against him, now he feels that have turned him into a martyr for free speech.

Carlo Mazzone, ex-Ascoli and Roma coach dies aged 86

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Football: Ex Ascoli and Roma boss Carlo Mazzone, has died at the age of 86. He held the record for the most games managed – 792.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome. By Diliff - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3943681

Vandal tourists strike again

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Once again tourists in Italy have shown a complete disregard the country’s cultural heritage. The Tourism Minister labels them vandal tourists.

Beach in Vlore, Albania. Golden sands, blue sea and hills rising from the side of the beach. Image by Valter Zhara on Pexels

Albania is the new hot spot for Italian tourists

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni heads to Albania to find out why Italians are giving Puglia the boot for the neighbouring country. She also picks up an unpaid restaurant bill.

Image shows General Vannacci saluting in uniform

General Vannacci sacked for comments in his book

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

General Vannacci was removed as head of the Military Geographical Institute in Florence after the controversy surrounding his book. Within the book he wrote that homosexuals were “not normal”.

Iage of Genreal Roberto Vanacci in uniform. The homophobic general faces the wrath of the Defence Ministry

Defence Minister promises action against homophobic General

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on Thursday promised disciplinary action against a homophobic general for remarks made in a self-published book. The General concerned also lashed out at feminism and environmentalism, among other issues.