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Three more workplace fatalities in Italy

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three more workplace fatalities in Italy today, continuing the appalling trend of 2021. The government’s platitudes in October have yet to have an effect on the number of deaths in the workplace.

Outdoor masks still required as certain covid restrictions extended

Outdoor mask wearing and nightclub closures extended for ten days

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government has extended several Covid restrictions that were due to expire on Monday, according to Italian media reports. Included among them are outdoor mask wearing and the closure of discos.

Climate: Po is as dry as in the summer

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s longest river, the Po, is as dry as it usually is in summer, farm group Coldiretti said Monday. It said “anomalies” could also be seen in Italy’s great lakes which have capacity levels ranging from 18% in lake Como to 22% in Lake Maggiore.

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Online shopping trends of Italians in 2021

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Everli, the European online shopping service, released its third annual report which highlights the shopping trends of Italians in 2021. Spending decreased, whilst order numbers increased in 2021 compared to 2020.

Mattarella re-elected president

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sergio Mattarella re-elected Italian president on Saturday on the eighth ballot of MPs, Senators and regional representatives. His election ends six days of seven inconclusive ballots. Political parties begged the 80-year-old outgoing head of state to rethink his retirement plans.

Adam and Eve Brancacci Chape, Florence. Image courtesy of jean louis mazieres via Flickr under creative commons license

Restoration of the Brancacci Chapel in Florence

January 29, 2022January 30, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

From February it will be possible to admire at close range the frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel. Painted by Massacio, Masolino and Filippino Lippi, they are within the Santa Maria del Carmine church in Florence.

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Mattarella likely to be re-elected as president this evening

January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella is set to rethink his retirement and stay as head of state. Majority whips said he was willing to be re-elected in an eighth presidential vote Saturday evening.

Berrettini loses semi-final to Nadal. Photo Credit: Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Berrettini falls to Nadal at Australian Open

January 28, 2022January 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini couldn’t find the key to unlock Nadal’s weaknesses in his Australian Open semi-final four set loss. Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title.

Presidential election stumbles on. Pictured Elisabetta Casaletti who failed to get majority vote in fifth ballot.

The presidential election remains unresolved after six ballots

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the seemingly never-ending election process for Italy’s next president, actions by both sides of the political spectrum negated any chance of reaching an agreement. The presidential election will continue with up to two ballots per day until a resolution is reached.

Berrettini faces Nadal in Australian Open semi-final

January 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Berrettini is the first Italian to make the semi-finals at the Australian Open. Standing between him and the final is former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal.