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Ferragosto 15th August. Blue background with watermelong, cakes and fruits to one side

What is the Ferragosto holiday?

August 7, 2021August 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Why is August 15th a holiday in Italy and what does it entail? ItalyNewsOnline takes a peek at the history of Ferragosto and how Italians celebrate the summer festival.

Pompei Archaeological park offers free tests to visitors

Pompei Archaeological Park opens free Covid test centre for visitors

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the new Green Pass rules came into effect yesterday, limiting access to museums, Pompei opened a free test centre to its visitors.

Green Pass needed for restaurants and museums in Italy

Tourists miss out as Green Pass required for indoor leisure, sites and restaurants

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Visitors across Italy were being asked if they had a Green Pass on Friday as new rules for museums, leisure sites and indoor dining came into force.

Italy have record Olympic medal haul

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On a fantastic Friday, Italy added to their Olympic medal haul winning the men’s 4x100m relay, the men’s 75kg karate and the women’s 20km walk.

Southern Italy vulnerable to climate change

South Italy vulnerable to climate change

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ‘Climate’ study by the ESPON EU research programme states southern Italy is one of the European regions most vulnerable to climate change.

Rossi retiring at end of 2021 season. Editorial credit: Dario Dominin / Shutterstock.com

Valentino Rossi to quit at the end of the season

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Motorcycling legend Valentino Rossi announced today he will quit MotoGP at the end of the season.

Wildfires are devastating parts of Italy

Wildfires in Italy triple this summer

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Compared to the yearly average, the number of large wildfires in Italy is estimated to have tripled. Central and southern regions suffer millions of euros of damage to the environment and economy.

Local experiences are a crucial element of Slow Travel. Women making pasta. Editorial credit: ermess / Shutterstock.com

Slow Travel: Experience Italy from a local perspective

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Slow Food movement was born in Italy; designed to counteract the fast-food-rollercoaster of the world it celebrates local culinary traditions. Slow Travel followed in its footsteps.