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sos mediterranee docks in France sprking row over the migrant situation

Italy-France row over migrant situation

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni blasted France’s “aggressive” response in a diplomatic row over the migrant situation; in particular the NGO-run search-and-rescue ship the Ocean Viking.

Quality of Life Survey – 2022

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 24th edition of the ItaliaOggi-La Sapienza Quality of Life ranking sees Trento regain the podium. Last is still Crotone.

Alessia Piperno who has been released from Iranian prison

Italian woman released from Iranian prison

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Authorities released Alessia Piperno from an Iranian prison after an “intense diplomatic effort”, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement.

earthquake map in Marche https://www.emsc-csem.org/

Earthquake shocks Marche

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A strong earthquake off the Adriatic coast near Pesaro, followed by a series of aftershocks, shook Marche province on Wednesday.

Rescued migrants start hunger strike as Italy says it will not accept lessons in human rights

Interior Minister says government “will not accept lessons on human rights”

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government will not accept lessons on human rights says Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi. NGO run ships have been prevented from landing in Sicily.

San Casciano dei Bagni reveals bronze statues

24 bronzes found under water at San Casciano dei Bagni

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologist Jacopo Tabolli says the discovery will “rewrite history” after 24 bronze statues and thousands of coins are found at the bottom of a Roman pool at San Casciano dei Bagni.

glass barriers protect basilica in Venice

New glass barriers work in protecting Venice’s treasures

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An average-height acqua alta hit Venice yesterday. The new glass barriers installed around St Mark’s Basilica protected it from damage.

"organised trips" for migrants says salvini

Salvini says end to “organised trips” for migrants

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini says it was time to stop “organised trips” for migrants across the Mediterranean. Italy is in a stand-off over people saved at sea by NGO-run search-and-rescue ships.

SOS HUmanity rescuing asylum seekers at sea. Photo: Max Cavallari / SOS Humanity

Italy stops 35 asylum seekers on NGO ship disembarking

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

German organisation SOS Humanity’s ship Humanity 1 is first big test of far-right government’s immigration policy. Children, the old and ‘vulnerable’ were allowed off when the boat docked in Sicily. Hundreds of asylum seekers are still at sea on three other rescue ships.

Meloni government to increase gas drilling

November 5, 2022November 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As indicated in PM Meloni’s keynote speech, Italy is set to increase gas drilling in the sea, and on-shore. There has been no word so far on tapping the south of Italy’s “paradise of renewable energy sources”.