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EU must help stop refugees turning to traffickers

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi says the EU needs policies to stop refugees turning to human traffickers. This follows Sunday’s migrant-boat disaster off Calabria in which scores of people died.

More than 40 dead in migrant shipwreck

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

More than 40 people, including a baby, have died in a migrant shipwreck off the Calabrian coast. Dozens survived after the boat broke up in rough seas.

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Water rationing may be a necessity, Minister says

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto said on Friday water rationing may be necessary in some parts of the country because of the severe drought it is suffering.

The Russian warship Varyag (illustrative photo: CC BY-randychiu, Flickr)

Italian Naval Chief says Russian ships in Med pose risk

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s navy chief says a recent rise in the number of Russian ships in the Mediterranean risked causing incidents in the area.

British campaigner Harry Shindler dies in Italy aged 101

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World War II veteran Harry Shindler, known for his campaign work on voting rights for British nationals abroad, has died in Italy aged 101.

Unabashed misogyny and homophobia by Senate Speaker La Russa

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa has expressed outright misogynistic and homophobic beliefs in a TV interview. One of the State’s highest officials has since come under fire from opposition politicians.

Meloni visits Bucha in Ukraine and lends Italy's continuing support and aid to Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Meloni tells Ukrainians in Bucha “You’re not alone”

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Bucha in Ukraine on Tuesday. She paid homage to civilians who were massacred there after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was visibly moved as she heard the stories of the atrocities.

Superbonus scheme ends and businesses fear bankruptcy. Image by Borko Manigoda en Pixabay

Government holds talks over ending ‘Superbonus’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government held a round of talks today with business associations amid fears that changes it has made to State incentives for building renovation work, known as the ‘Superbonus’, could push many construction firms into bankruptcy and cost thousands of jobs.

Domenico Grimani was born on 19th February 1461

On this day in history: Domenico Grimani born

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Venetian cardinal Domenico Grimani was born on 19th February 1461. His art collection now forms part of the Museo d’Antichità in the Doge’s Palace in Venice.

Year of drought ahead if no rain falls in spring

Italy faces another year of drought after low winter precipitation

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Another year of drought looms for Italy after a winter of low rain and snowfall. Italy’s lakes and rivers are already at summer levels, leading to implications across agriculture, drinking water and hydropower.