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Alitalia grounded as ITA takes to the skies

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alitalia’s final flight took off this afternoon, from Rome to Cagliari. So ends nearly 75 years of history as Italy’s flag carrier. On Friday, ITA will take the place of Alitalia.

Mamma Mia! Mozzarella tops camembert as favourite soft cheese in France

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For the first time, mozzarella outsells camembert in France, delivering a blow to a French gastronomic emblem. Mozzarella sales soared during the pandemic.

Arance Rosso – Sicily’s Blood Oranges

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the microclimate around Mount Etna, Sicily, a special fruit grows. The red oranges, also known as Blood Oranges, are celebrated with a sagra as winter draws to a close.

Shortages and disruption feared with Green Pass rules

Shortages and disruption possible from Friday as strict Green Pass rules commence

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

COVID-19 health passes will be mandatory for all workers in Italy from Friday. Some politicians, unions and businesses fear this will cause shortages and disruption rather than boost inoculations as the government hopes.

Green Pass reassessment next year. Editorial credit: Vincenzo De Bernardo / Shutterstock.com

Green Pass to be reassessed next year

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government’s controversial Green Pass may be revised next year. When Italy’s COVID state of emergency ends in December, the government will reassess the scope of the Green Pass, Health Undersecretary Andrea Costa said.

How bright is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons?

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Shine is the new exhibition by Jeff Koons, held in the Strozzi Palace in Florence until 30th January 2022.

Rome mayoral candidate Michetti accused of anti-Semitism

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the week before the run-off vote for Rome Mayor, one of the candidates faces accusations of anti-semitism. Centre-right mayoral candidate Enrico Michetti finds himself mired in controversy.

€1million to restore Pisa’s Marconi radio transmission station

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pisa Mayor Michele Conti announced a million euros fund to restore the Marconi radio transmission station at Coltano.

Eitan Biran hearings over, sentencing in 2 weeks

Third and final hearing over abduction of Eitan complete in Tel Aviv

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The hearings in the Tel Aviv Family Court over the abduction of Eitan Biran are complete. Eitan was the sole survivor of the Mottarone tragedy. The judge has two weeks to pass sentence.