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More Blue Flag Beaches in Italy

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The number of Blue Flag seaside and lakeside municipalities in Italy has risen by 16 to 226 over the last year. There are 17 new recipients, whilst one was not reconfirmed.

Climate Crisis requires radical choices says Mattarella

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The climate crisis requires us to make radical choices and rethink our way of life and economic systems, President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella said on today.

Banner at protest camp as students stand up against huge rent prices

Students protest against rent prices

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government orders a census on vacant properties to help address the current rent crisis in Italy. Students have been camping in front of university buildings in protest against exorbitant rent prices.

Net loss of 80,000 graduates from Italy in last decade

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy lost 80,000 young graduates in the last decade, according to a survey presented today. At a new observatory on tomorrow’s world of work, the report highlighted Italy’s ‘brain drain’ and NEET issue.

Italian archaeology - Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad

Celebrating the Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Culture Minister says now is a great moment for Italian archaeology. May 9th is the Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad.

Italian constitutional reforms the suubject of talks with opposition leaders.

Talks on proposed constitutional reforms

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is meeting with opposition leaders to day to discuss constitutional reforms. She has already held talks with M5S leader Conte and Centrist Azione leader Calenda.

Constitutional reforms to be disucssed among all parties

Opposition parties called to discuss constitutional reforms

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opposition parties have been summoned to meet with PM Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday to begin discussions on proposed constitutional reforms. The idea is to introduce a semi-presidential system similar to the one in France.

pasta prices double the rise of inflation in April

Italy to hold crisis meeting over price of pasta

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government is convening a crisis meeting to address soaring pasta prices. The price of Italy’s popular basic food surged almost twice as much as the country’s inflation rate last month.

Berlusconi addresses FI conference with video address

Berlusconi addresses FI Conference from hospital

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A convalescing Silvio Berlusconi addressed the Forza Italia party convention from a Milan hospital. The former PM is being treated for cancer, and a lung infection. Berlusconi called FI members “secular saints of freedom”.

extreme weather in Emilia Romagna. Image courtesy of Fire Brigade

2 dead in Emilia Romagna as extreme weather hits

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Emilia Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini said today he will ask central government to declare a state of emergency in the north-eastern region. It was hit by a wave of extreme weather that has claimed at least two lives.