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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.

Scientists say maintaining summer-time is best for economy, environment and mental health

Italian scientists say year-round summer-time will cut energy costs

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Scientists from the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine (Sima)are calling on the government to extend daylight saving time (summer-time) to the whole year. This would cut energy bills, reduce pollution and improve people’s health, they said.

gas-flame. energy import costs set to double

Italy’s energy import costs set to double

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s net energy import costs are set to more than double this year, the economy minister said. He added the warning, Rome cannot not spend indefinitely to cushion the blow on the economy.

On this day in history: San Marino founded

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, an independent state within Italy, was founded on 3rd September, 301AD.

Matteo Berrettini through to fourth round after beating Scotland’s Andy Murray

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS: Berrettini defeated former world number 1 Andy Murray in the third round of the US Open. The Italian has had injury problems this year, but his form is improving as he progresses.

Berlusconi joins Tik Tok in bid to garner younger generation votes

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ahead of the September general election in Italy, 85-year-old Silvio Berlusconi joins TikTok. Along with Italy’s other political leaders he is trying to woo younger voters who may abstain from the vote in large numbers.

Enrico Letta says election result is not a foregone conclusion

Political left say the election result is not a forgone conclusion

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Democratic Party (PD) leader Enrico Letta said on Friday the right/centre-right coalition have not yet won Italy’s September 25 general election. Indeed, the election result is in the hands of 40% of undecided voters.