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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.

Huge fire rages in Massarosa, Lucca – evacuations take place

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

Firefighters are tackling the forest fire which broke out in the hills of Massarosa, Lucca, late on Monday, July 18. The fire continues to burn into Wednesday July 20. 500 people have been evacuated.

Draghi resignation - Pm to address Senate

Decision time for Italy’s PM Mario Draghi

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

Following his resignation last week, which was refused by President Mattarella, Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi will address the Senate today. He will tell them whether he is prepared to stay in office or not.

500 flights cancelled in Italy

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Sunday, hundreds of flights were cancelled in Italy as employees of low-cost airlines, and air traffic controllers, held 4-hour strikes. Airline workers are striking over working conditions.

Nero's bridge which becomes visible when the river Tiber is very low

‘Nero’s Bridge’ revealed as river Tiber level drops

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Every cloud has a silver lining, as the saying goes. And whilst the severe drought in Italy is a rather large cloud, the lining is that an archaeological treasure – Nero’s bridge – has come to light.

draghi government collapse likely says di maio

Draghi government unlikely to survive

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Friday that the Draghi government is unlikely to survive the current crisis. On Thursday, Draghi tendered his resignation, which President Mattarella rejected.