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Right-wing politician resigns over Mussolini controversy

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lega politician leaves economy ministry post over ‘Parco Mussolini’ debacle.

River Tiber in Rome where hundreds of dead fish washed up on Thursday

Hundreds of dead fish wash up in Tiber

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Hundreds of dead fish washed up in the river Tiber in Rome on Thursday. Those out for early morning exercise saw them at different points along the river.

Property sales predicted to rise in 2022

Half the number of foreigner property buyers in Italy since pandemic started

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A study published by research institute Scenari Immobiliari (Real Estate Scenarios) shows property sales to foreigners living in Italy fell by around 50% since the start of the pandemic.

Pope names first woman head of dicastery

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis named the first woman head of a Vatican dicastery or administrative and religious department, today. Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is now the interim Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and a delegate of the Vatican Covid-19 Commission.

Paralympic medals. Image courtesy of paralympics.org

Paralympic golds for Italy

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy won its first two golds at the Tokyo Paralympics Wednesday, both in the pool. Carlotta Gilli won the S13 100m butterfly and Francesco Bocciardo won the S5 200m freestyle.

Green Pass changes come into effect next week

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 1st September, the scope of Italy’s Green pass will extend to include other elements of transport and education. The Head Teachers Union says the school system is still not ready for the new rules.

2016 earthquake - devastation of Amatrice. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Q3HSJTay8 (2:47 s)

Draghi lays wreath in honour of 2016 earthquake victims

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Mario Draghi lays a wreath to the almost 300 victims of the devastating central Italian 2016 earthquake in the worst-hit town, Amatrice in Lazio.

Turin building collapses, boy dead. Image: Twitter Vigili del Fuoco

Explosion kills four-year-old as building collapses in Turin

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A four-year-old boy was crushed to death after a building collapses on the outskirts of Turin.

Calenda proposes one stop museum at Capitoline Museums

Rome mayoral candidate Calenda proposes one-stop Ancient Rome Museum on Capitoline Hill

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carlo Calenda, one of the main candidates in the race to become Rome’s next mayor, announced a radical idea designed to improve the tourist experience.

American Art Exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi, Florence – only 1 week left!

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

The American Art Exhibition at the Palazzo Strozzi Florence ends on Sunday 29th August. Don’t miss a contemporary art collection spanning the period from 1961 to 2001.