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Roma Ostiense railway station sits on Piazzale dei Partigiani. There was a suggestion for renaming public spaces such as this after fascists

Outrage as two politicians propose renaming public spaces after fascists

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Politicians in Rome and Latina suggest renaming public spaces after Hitler and the brother of Mussolini.

Covid update: transmission rate drops while number of tests rises

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Covid update on the situation in Italy, and two regions suspend unvaccinated health workers.

Elon Musk visits Uffizi Galleries. Image by George M. Groutas via Flickr. com under creative commons license v2.0

Elon Musk and Grimes visit Florence

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elon Musk, Tesla and Space X founder, and his partner musician Grimes, are visiting Tuscany. They toured the Uffizi earlier this week.

Lucifer heatwave sends temperatures soaring to new record

‘Lucifer’ heatwave scorches Sicily with 48.8º

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The province of Siracusa registered a temperature of 48.8°C on Wednesday. If confirmed it is a new record for Europe. Lucifer is to blame.

Fast food joint in Pompei opens to the public

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Unearthed in 2019, a fast food joint in Pompei archaeological park is now open to the public. With frescoes displaying its wares, the snack bar was frozen in time when Vesuvius erupted.

Cable car crash survivor caught in custody battle

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The five-year-old Israeli boy who was the sole survivor of the Mottarone cable car crash, is now the source of a custody battle.

Wildfires cause death of man as 7 Canadair planes deployed

Fatal night of wildfires

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An elderly man died in Calabria as wildfires caused his house to cave in. The night of the 10th/11th August was the worst so far for fires.

Police uncover fake Green Pass network

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Italian police blocked several groups on mobile messaging app Telegram where users could buy fake a Green Pass. Anyone in Italy needs the Green Pass to access museums, leisure services and restaurants.

Arrest of Domenico Paviglianiti in Madrid

Mafia arrests in Madrid and Rome

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

This week, police in Rome and Madrid arrested two Mafia bosses. Reputed mafia ‘godmother’ Maria Licciardi, of Naples-based Camorra crime syndicate and Domenico Paviglianiti, of the ‘Ndrangheta are now in custody.

3 Italian destinations in TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ 2021

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three Italian destinations make TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2021 list. Compiled from nominations by TIME’s international network of correspondents and contributors, the list has an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.