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Italy wins two awards at Prince Williams’ Earthshot Prize

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Earthshot Prize, created by the Duke of Cambridge, rewards people trying to save the planet. At the inaugural award ceremony, Italy won two awards.

Centre-left Gualtieri becomes new Rome mayor

Centre-left takes Rome and Turin

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left parties have made big in-roads into local government taking both Rome and Turin in the mayoral run-off elections. The central-right held on to Trieste.

Polling Day Across Italy

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The two-day run off elections for local governments in 65 large cities and towns across Italy starts at 11am today. This includes key cities such as Rome, Turin and Trieste.

Green Pass demonstration in Milan 16 October 2021. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

Protests against Green Pass in Milan and Trieste; Trade Unions hold Rome rally

October 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

10,000 people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday night to protest against the Green Pass. Trieste port workers continued their sit-in on Saturday, while unions in Rome protested against neo-fascist groups.

Final Inspector Montalbano novel published in UK

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Andrea Camilleri did not want his crime series continued by another writer. He left the concluding Montalbano novel with his publisher long before his death in 2019. It is now available in the UK.

Italy to host two F1 Grand Prix in 2022

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, Formula 1 unveiled its 2022 Grand Prix race calendar, which features a record-breaking 23 races in 36 weekends. Italy will host two of the races at Imola and Monza.

Trieste Castle Miramar - walking wonders of Europe

Trieste named as one of Europe’s walking wonders

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Guardian (UK) named its 6 walking wonders of Europe – and the beautiful Italian port of Trieste made the list. ItalyNews editor, Deborah Cater, agrees whole-heartedly with the title.

Timeshare company renovating Abruzzo palace

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 18th century Palazzo Ricci in Casoli, Abruzzo is being renovated by timeshare company Viaggio Resorts. It will become 14 residences.

“Sensational” new find at Herculaneum

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A “sensational” new find at Herculaneum is how Culture Minister Dario Franceschini described the partially mutilated skeleton of a 40-45-year-old man. Only a step from the sea and salvation, the discovery may shed new light on the last moments of life in the town in 79AD.

protests and strikes over Green Pass in Genoa Italy

Protests and strikes as Green Pass work restrictions come into force

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There were widespread protests and strikes in Italy Friday as the Green Pass health pass came into force in all Italian workplaces. Three of Italy’s six major ports saw disruption.