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melting glacier moves Swiss-Italian border

Where are we? Melting glacier shifts Italian-Swiss border

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Alpine border between Switzerland and Italy has shifted due to a melting glacier. The location of an Italian mountain lodge is now in dispute.

Norwegian Gem - passengers shuttled into Venice by motor boat

Cruise passengers shuttled into Venice by motor boat

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Port authority authorises Norwegian Cruise liner to dock at the Lido and shuttle passengers into Venice by motor boat. It is reportedly part of an experiment following the city’s banning of large ships.

Moderate MPs are quitting Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

MPs Annalisa Baroni and Giusy Versace became the latest moderates to quit Forza Italia (FI). Several politicians have left Silvio Berlusconi’s centre-right group in protest at its part in the fall of Draghi’s unity coalition.

Sea Watch 3 with 440 migrants on board December 2021

Over 1,200 migrants rescued in Med and five bodies recovered

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian vessels and European charities were involved in separate rescue missions in recent days. The result, the recovery of 5 bodies and over 1,200 migrants rescued.

The Food of Italy: Genoa and Pesto

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Continuing the ItalyNewsOnline series on the culinary delights of Italy, we head to Genoa for a condiment that now has a worldwide following – pesto.

On this day in history: Italy’s 12th President born

July 23, 2022July 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The first Sicilian to become President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, was born on 23rd July 1941 in Palermo. He became a politician following the assassination of his brother in 1980.

Fridays for future Turin. Image by ars Electronica via Flickr.com under Creative Commons license

Turin is next ‘Fridays for Future (FFF)’ capital

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Turin is the Fridays For Future (FFF) capital for five days next week when it hosts the movement’s second European Meeting from July 25 to 29. Activists from 55 different countries will take part in debates, workshops and conferences.

Climate protesters glue themselves to Botticelli’s Primavera in Uffizi

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A group of climate protesters belonging to the ‘Ultima Generazione’ (Last Generation) glued themselves to the glass protecting Sandro Botticelli ‘s Primavera (Spring) at the Uffizi’s gallery in Florence. The masterpiece remained unscathed.

Draghi Quits, Parliament Dissolved, Snap Elections in 70 days

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian President Sergio Mattarella announced today he had dissolved parliament for a general election to be held within 70 days.

Government crisis - parliament to vote on Draghi remaining as premier

Draghi calls confidence vote on resolution to keep him as Italy’s PM

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mario Draghi called a confidence vote in the Senate today. It is on a resolution presented by former Lower House Speaker Pierferdinando Casini asking on him to stay on at the helm of government. The next episode in the government crisis will be clear this evening.