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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.

Italy takes third place in Nations League

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy beats Belgium 2-1 in the final for third place in the Nations League. All goals came in the second half.

Italy hits target of fully vaccinating 80% of people over-12s

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy reached its full vaccination target of 80% of the population over the age of 12. Rome set the goal as a safety cut-off point; government data showed today it hit the target.

Police arrest far-right party leaders at anti-vax riots

October 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police said today they arrested 12 people, including the leaders of the extreme right-wing party Forza Nuova, after riots in Rome a day earlier over a government drive to make the COVID-19 “Green Pass” mandatory for all workers.