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Eurovision first semi-final live tonight

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2022 Eurovision first semi-final is live from 21:00 tonight. Accusations of molestation by female volunteers at launch party have been denied.

Blue Flag beaches number 427 in Italy for 2022

Italy increases number of Blue Flag beaches

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The number of beaches across Italy awarded the coveted bandiera blu (Blue Flag) status is now 427. This is an increase of 9 from last year, even with five resorts losing their flags.

wild boar in Rome found with African swine fever

City of Rome bans picnics as it battles wild boar incursions

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city acts to contain the wild boar population after African swine fever detected in body of dead animal. Picnics have been banned and bins fenced off.

Pope says LGBT Catholics welcome

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

When questioned by a Jesuit priest on LGBT Catholics, the Pope says the Church does not refuse LGBT believers. A ‘selective, pure blood’ Church would be a sect says Pope Francis.

Nostradamus manuscript rediscovered at auction house

Stolen Nostradamus manuscript returned to Rome library

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A manuscript by the French astrologer Nostradamus, stolen from a library in Rome has been returned. It was discovered when put up for sale in Germany.

Two more Giants discovered at Mont’e Prama

May 7, 2022May 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two more monumental statues are discovered at Mont’e Prama Nuragic necropolis at Cabras on Sardinia. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini described is as “an exceptional discovery”.

New piece of juvenilia by Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi published

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A previously unknown piece of juvenilia by great 19th century Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi has been found in Naples and published for the first time. Leopardi is considered Italy’s greatest poet after Dante.

Turin prepares for the Eurovision Song Contest

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With only 10 days to go, Turin is in the last throes of preparing for the Eurovision 2022 finals. Forty participants are ready for the finals which start on 10th May.

The boar are rampant in Rome

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Curfew imposed by residents in north of city as wild boar attacks increase. One woman was pushed to the ground in an attack on Sunday.

Draghi speaking to European Parliament inlcuyidng about Ukraine

Italy wants Ukraine in the EU and will keep backing sanctions, Draghi says

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is working to find a diplomatic solution to the Russian war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said. However, the country is set to keep backing sanctions in the meantime, he told the European Parliament in Strasbourg.