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Luxury brands see an increase in sales Consumer confidence is up

Luxury brands rebound with great sales figures

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian luxury brands are showing great sales recovery following last year’s pandemic-hit results.

Eni strikes renewable energy deals in Spain and France

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Eni puts its green plans into action with two separate deals on Monday. They snapped up 350 megawatts of renewable capacity in France and Spain.

Covid news: hospital places up, politicians get jabbed and more

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Covid news: The proportion of Covid-19 patients in hospital increases, two politicians finally get the jab and vaccinations on target.

Wildfires on Sardinia devastates 20,000 hectares

Wildfires on Sardinia see 1,500 people evacuated

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Wildfires have been raging on the island of Sardinia over the weekend. Around 1,500 are unable to access their homes. 20,000 hectares of vegetation destroyed.

Basilica of St Anthony is part of Padua's World Heritage Sites. Image Author: Comune di Padova, Gabinetto Fotografico dei Musei Civici di Padova Copyright: © Comune di Padova Settore Cultura, Turismo, Musei e Biblioteche

UNESCO’s decisions on World Heritage Sites are good news for Italy

July 25, 2021July 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At its extended 44th session, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee did not add Venice to the endangered list. However, Padua’s 14th century fresco cycles join the World Heritage Sites.

Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the ‘No Paura Day’ rally in Turin, protests against the new Green pass rules are planned across the country on Saturday 24th July. The protests start at 17.30.

Roman road reconstruction. Image: A Calandriello and G D’Acunto/SWNS

Roman road and dock discovered in Venice lagoon

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Researchers discover remains of a Roman road and dock submerged in the Venice lagoon. This could prove permanent human settlements in the area centuries before Venice was founded.

Green pass now required for entry to museums, gyms etc. Created in Canvar

Italy widens the scope of the Green Pass to curb surge in Covid-19

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, the Italian government announced that from 6th August, people must present proof of immunity (Green Pass) to access certain services and leisure activities.

Bus accident on Capri. Bus on side after leaving road. Image courtesy of Vigili del Fuego

Fatal bus accident on Capri – 1 dead and 23 injured

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A public service minibus veered off the road on Thursday going through the crash barrier. The driver died and 23 were injured, six of them seriously. Six of the injured were airlifted to hospital in Naples.