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Pesaro officially designated Italy’s culture capital 2024

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three months after the initial announcement, the government confirms Pesaro as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2024.

On this day in history: Birth of sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The avant-garde sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro was born in Morciano di Romagna, a small town just inland from the Adriatic coast, on this day in 1926. He is best known for his Sphere within Sphere series.

Fallout from the M5S split

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

While M5S leader Giuseppe Conte said his party would continue to support PM Draghi, some of the signals from his senior members were not necessarily in line. This followed the M5S split as Di Maio left following disagreements over support for Ukraine.

Berrettini’s emotional win at Queen’s Club

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini retained his title at the cinch Championship held at Queen’s Club in London. The Italian has now won three of his last four grass court tournaments.

Govt set to declare drought state of emergency

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Health Undersecretary indicates the government is set to declare a drought state of emergency. Italy is suffering from its worst drought in 70 years.

Berrettini into Queen’s Club Final

June 18, 2022June 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

TENNIS: Matteo Berrettini follows up on his tournament win in Stuttgart by reaching the final of the cinch Championship at Queen’s Club, London. Berrettini is the defending champion.

climate change: river Po levels dangerously low

Climate Crisis: Northern Italy agricultural output under threat

June 18, 2022June 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The climate crisis is being felt in northern Italy. The river Po is 72% lower than it should be and northern Italy’s agricultural output is under threat. Piedmont and Lombardy say they will ask the government to declare a state of emergency due to the drought.