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Italy pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella and Premier Mario Draghi led the way as Italy saluted Queen Elizabeth II after the British monarch’s death on Thursday. Pope Francis also paid homage.

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has died

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Buckingham Palace announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland this afternoon.

Trenord train which will be affected by train strikes on 9 September

Italy faces train strike on 9 September

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A nationwide eight-hour train strike in Italy has been confirmed by trade unions for Friday 9 September.

Storms batter parts of Italy

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Storms in Italy caused massive disruption on Thursday. Tornadoes battered Civitavecchia and the Verona-side of Lake Garda and torrential rain causing flooding and mudslides in the province of Como.

Gas saving regulations mean 1C cut in heating

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Ecological Transition Ministry publishes new gas saving regulations aimed at saving energy. This is in case Russia shuts off gas supplies permanently.

Sinner is one of two Italian men in US Open quraters for the first time ever.

Two Italian men in the US Open quarter-finals

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS: Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner battled past their fourth round opposition, meaning there are two Italian men in the US Open quarter-finals.

Salvini calls for ‘shield’ for Europeans not sanctions against Russia

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Union should put up a shield for Europeans and Italians, protecting them from the blow-back of sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war. This rather than keeping sanctions on Moscow in place, rightwing League party leader Matteo Salvini said on Monday.