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Covid restrictions start to lift in Italy

April 2, 2022April 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Yesterday, Italy began to phase out its Covid restrictions as the state of emergency ended on 31st March, 2022 after more than two years.

Expo 2020 – Italy Pavilion received over 1.6million visitors

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai closed its doors for the final time on Thursday. It attracted 1,619,790 visitors during the six-month World Fair, the first to take place in the Middle East.

anti-seismic plan to protect churches and cathedrals

Italy launches anti-seismic plan to protect churches from earthquakes

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is one of Europe’s most earthquake prone countries. A new anti-seismic plan will provide grants to some of the cathedrals, churches and basilicas at risk.

Russian supply of gas to continue says Draghi

Italy expects Russia will continue to supply gas

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Draghi said on Thursday he does not expect Russia to cut supply of gas. He added he believed Russia had stepped back from a demand for payment in roubles.

ITA to open South America routes with new Airbus A350-900

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ITA Airways confirmed on Twitter it is opening routes to South America from June. The airline has also acquired its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which it will deploy to the continent.

New didital nomad visa scheme announced in Italy

New Visa Scheme for Digital Nomads Announced

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As more and more workers switched on a permanent basis to working from home during the Covid pandemic, they thought about exactly where to work from. Many choose Italy, but the work visa has proved an issue – until now.

Seborga, which wants to be a micronation

Seborga: Italian village seeking to be an independent state

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s borders are already home to two microstates – San Marino and the Vatican City. If the village of Seborga had its way, it would become the third.

River Po is at its lowest level since 1972.

North Italy faces fines for water wastage

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In some northern regions, mayors have turned off taps to prevent water wastage as Italy suffers its driest winter for 65 years. The river Po is at its lowest level in 50 years.

Jannick Sinner wins in Miami. Image courtesy of ATPTour

Sinner saves match points to progress to Miami Open fourth round

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner, the Italian ninth-seed, had to save five match points against Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta. He now faces Nick Kyrgios who despatched another Italian Fabio Fognini.

Italy’s Beach Clubs under scrutiny by Brussels

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Free access to Italy’s beaches has been diminishing over the years. After repeated requests by the European Commission to boost competition, PM Draghi gave in and Italy plans to boost competition for contracts to manage bars, beach clubs and other facilities on its beaches from 2024.