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Emperor Constantine won the Battle Chrysopolis. Image: MCAD Library via flickr.com under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

On this day in history: Constantine wins Battle of Chrysopolis

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 18th September 324AD, the two roman emperors – Constantine I and Licinius – fought in the Battle of Chrysopolis.

Loggerhead turtles hatch on north Adriatic coast

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Loggerhead turtles hatch in Veneto. Eggs laid on a sandy beach in the northern Italy province by a loggerhead sea turtle have hatched. Scientists describe the event as “exceptional”, possibly brought on by global heating.

Ecological warning given by Draghi at Eumed summit

Draghi sounds the ecological alarm in Athens

September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The prime minister’s ecological alarm in Athens: “The warming is likely to increase by three degrees, we risk catastrophic consequences.”

Covid green pass required for all workers in Italy

Italy first EU country to make Green Pass mandatory for all workers

September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, the Italian government announced sweeping changes to work rules with a new decree. The Green Pass will become mandatory for all workers from 15 October.

Turin International Book Fair, 14-18 October: writers attending from all over the world

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Entitled “Vita supernova”, the Turin International Book Fair is at the Lingotto from 14 to 18 October. An additional 18,000 square metres is available to avoid crowding.

EU risks losing sovereignty says Draghi. Mario Draghi in the Time top 100 most influential people

Draghi in Time top 100 influential people 2021 list

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mario Draghi appears in the Time top 100 influential people in 2021 list. This is the third time the Italian PM has appeared on it. He is the only Italian to make the list this year.

Another workplace fatality as man falls from scaffolding in Genoa

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A man died this morning in via Cecchi in Genoa. The 54-year-old worker fell from a scaffold while working. It is believed he was working at the height of the third floor. It is yet another workplace fatality this year.

Il Vulcano Buono designed by Renzo Piano

Renzo Piano – architect and Italian senator

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Award-winning architect Renzo Piano was born on 14th September, 1937 in Genoa. The designer of innovative buildings is now an Italian senator.

Facebook smart glasses modelled by Mark Zuckerberg

Italy’s Data Protection Authority question Facebook over smart glasses

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s data protection authority said on Friday it has asked Facebook to provide clarifications over the social media giant’s newly-launched smart glasses to assess whether the product is compliant with privacy laws.

Venice Film Festival The Golden Lion winner - Audrey Diwan

Venice Film Festival is very much a victory for women

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many of the winners at this year’s Venice Film Festival were women. The top awards went to films directed by women, while best screenplay went to Maggie Gyllenhaal.