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Cristian Ghilli died after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach

Italian world junior shooting champion, 19, dies after accidentally shooting himself

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Cristian Ghilli shot himself in a hunting accident near Pisa. He died on Thursday evening in a Tuscan hospital.

Amritsar airport where passengers tested positive on flights from Italy

Second Italy-India flight – majority of passengers test positive for Covid

January 8, 2022January 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For the second time in two days, the majority of air passengers arriving in India from Italy have tested positive for Covid, according to Indian officials. On Friday’s Rome to Amritsar flight, 173 out of 285 passengers tested positive on arrival.

Acropolis. Parthenon fragement to return to Greece

Italy loans Parthenon fragment to Greece

January 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is returning a fragment of the Greek Parthenon’s eastern frieze back to Greece. It was originally bought by the University of Palermo from the widow of Robert Fagan, the British consul for Sicily and Malta.

Venice to limit the number of tourists

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Venice has been discussing for some time ways to protect the city from overtourism. Authorities announced that in 2022 they will limit the number of tourists on day trips accessing the lagoon city.

Italian mafia fugitive spotted on Google Street View ending 20 years on the run

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian mafia fugitive, on the run for 20 years, was caught after detectives spotted him on Google Maps in Spain. Gioacchino Gammino was sentenced to life for a 1989 murder in Italy.

Covid vaccinatiosn compulsory for over 50s as part of Super Green Pass

Italy makes Covid vaccination compulsory for the over 50s

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a bid to ‘slow the curve’ of Covid infections, the Italian government is making vaccinations compulsory for all residents aged over 50.

Elena Piscopia, first woman in the world to earn A PhD

Proposal to erect statue of woman in Padua’s Prato della Valle square sparks debate

January 5, 2022January 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elena Cornaro Piscopia was the first woman in the world to earn a PhD, receiving her doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Padua in 1678. A proposal suggests erecting her statue on an empty plinth in the city’s square alongside 78 statues of men.