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Sinner youngest Italian into fourth round

Sinner is youngest Italian into fourth round in Wimbledon Open era

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner is the youngest Italian to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon in the open era. He erased Andy Murray’s vanquisher John Isner in straight sets.

Red Brigade fugitives refused extradition by French Court

French Court rules against extradition of Red Brigades terrorists to Italy

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Paris court today ruled against extraditing 10 former left-wing militants, including former Red Brigades members. The people in question have all been convicted of domestic terrorist crimes in the 1970s and 1980s.

Seawater breaks through salt barriers damaging crops

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Italy battles the worst drought in years, salt is rubbed into farmer’s wounds as seawater breaks through barriers and damages crops.

Hairdressers and barbers in Castenaso face fines for shampooing twice

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor of town near Bologna says thousands of litres of water wasted due to double-shampooing of customers’ hair. Hairdressers face fines of up to €500 for breaking the rule.

Berrettini Withdraws From Wimbledon

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon Championship. The Italian, one of the favourites for the title, has been replaced by Elias Ymer in main draw.

Climate Crisis: Lombardy drought ‘worst-ever’

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Governor Attilio Fontana said on Monday the current Lombardy drought is the worst his region has experienced. The drought is affecting the whole country with the north particularly hard hit.

Centre-left takes key seats from right including in Verona

Centre-left secures key victories in Italy’s local elections

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left coalition won seven of the 13 provincial capitals that went to runoffs on Sunday in an important round of local elections. They secured Verona, Parma, Piacenza, Cuneo, Catanzaro, Alessandria and Monza.

Five Sails awards for Sardinia

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Forty-five seaside resorts this year received the Five Sails award from Legambiente and the Italian Touring Club. Sardinia topped the awards with 6 districts receiving the award.

Piscopia graduates from the University of Padua

On this day in history: Elena Cornaro Piscopia graduates from Padua University

June 25, 2022June 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 1678, it is believed on 25th June, Elena Cornaro Piscopia became the first woman to receive a university academic degree. Padua was the awarding university.