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Italy, NATO and Russia: what transpired today?

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Mario Draghi held a press conference today with the Finnish Prime Minister, saying he backs their NATO bid. Meanwhile, Russia is said to be ready to expel 24 Italian diplomats from the country.

Police arrest 31 people in Mafia sting

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police forces arrest 31 people on Tuesday morning in an operation targeting the Cosa Nostra. They stand accused of felonies from mafia association to extortion.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia in Italy

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella spoke out in favour of LGBT rights in a message for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Meanwhile, ISTAT reports 26% of gay workers face discrimination at work.

Overshoot day for Italy was May 15th in 2022

Climate Crisis: Italy has ‘already used up its resources for 2022’

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

If Italy were to live within its environmental means, then today it would have run out of resources. According to the Global Footprint Network research organisation, Italy hit its overshoot day on Sunday.

Face masks still required on Italian flights

Italy to keep masks on plane requirement despite EU agreeing to lift mandate

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Authorities in Italy announced they will keep in place the mandatory COVID-19 face mask requirement for citizens on flights to and from Italy. This despite the EU ending its obligation to wear masks in airports and planes today (May 16).

Torre del Lago, Italy where Puccini lived and worked

The 68th Puccini Summer Festival

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

The 68th Puccini Summer Festival takes place from 15th July – 27th August 2022 in Torre del Lago. Puccini wrote many of his operas, such as La Boheme, Tosca and Madam Butterfly in the village.

Cull wild boar says government as ASF spreads and baor invade Rome

Plan to cull wild boar due to African Swine Fever outbreak

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government is working on a plan to cull wild boar, after several cases of swine fever were detected in Rome. The boar are also increasingly encroaching into residential areas.

Campari plans new bars to for its famous aperitifs

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campari plans to open several flagship bars for its best-selling spirits in Europe and beyond. First quarter results showed higher sales due to soaring demand for Aperol and Campari.

Italy’s falling birth rate is a “social emergency”

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

National statistics agency ISTAT warns Italy’s population will drop by five million by 2050 if the trend is not reversed. Both the Pope and President make appeals to combat the declining birth rate.