Drought crisis worsens along River Po
The River Po in the north of Italy is running at 40% less flow. Authorities say the crisis is “worsening and serious”.
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Pope thanks Polish people for opening their hearts and doors
Pope Francis thanked the Polish people for welcoming refugees from Ukraine. His Ash Wednesday sermon also asked God for peace.
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22 historical properties available under concession
Twenty-two historical properties owned by Italy’s Demanio State property agency are being put out under concession for up to 50 years. The aim is to remove them from the threat of degradation.
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Draghi updates the senate on Ukraine
On Tuesday, prime minister Draghi addressed the Italian senate on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He said it “marks a turning point in European history”.
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Lazio offers €2,000 to couples to marry this year
‘In Lazio with Love’ is an initiative open to Italians and foreigners who are looking to tie the knot in 2022. Aiming to boost the pandemic-hit sector, €2,000 is the encouragement to marry in the Italian region this year.
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Could Algeria Provide More of Italy’s Gas?
Italy’s foreign minister and the country’s top energy CEO are visiting Algeria to discuss gas supply cooperation due to the Ukraine crisis. Governments around western Europe are looking for alternatives to supply from Russia following the latter’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Draghi: Russia offensive takes us back to Europe’s darkest days
Italy’s Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, said on Friday the attack by Russia on Ukraine “takes us back to the darkest days of European history”.
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Italy removes non-essential travel ban for third countries
Travellers from non-European countries will be able to enter Italy under the same rules as EU travellers from 1st March. Essentially, the non-essential travel ban will lift.
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Mario Draghi: Putin must “put an end to the bloodshed”
As the horror of the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolded, Italy condemned Russia’s aggression. All political parties were unanimous in condemning the Russian violation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory.
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Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’ united for first time ever
Florence’s Opera del Duomo museum has an historic exhibition of Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’. The different versions of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of her son, Jesus, have never been shown together before.
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