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Variants delta and kappa on the rise in Italy Covid pandemic

Delta and Kappa variants account for almost 17% of Italy’s covid cases

June 25, 2021July 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Almost 17% of Italy’s Covid-19 cases are due to the Delta and Kappa coronavirus variants, which have surged in the past month.

Italy heatwave set to continue over weekend

June 24, 2021July 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The current heatwave will hit a peak in southern Italian regions on Thursday and Friday with temperatures around the 40ºC in many areas.

Fiumicino airport domestic routes are being grabbed by budget airlines. Image from wikipedia

Budget airlines swoop in on Alitalia domestic routes as ITA remains grounded

June 15, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The launch of ITA, Alitalia’s successor, remains something of an unknown. Meanwhile, budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air are wasting no time in grabbing Italy’s domestic routes.

Green deal between a2a and Ardian worth over €4billion

€4.5billion green deal between A2A and Ardian

June 9, 2021July 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian utility company A2A joins with investment fund Ardian in a€4.5billion green deal. The cash-and-asset deal will create Italy’s second largest green energy provider.

Celebrating the life and work of Dante

June 7, 2021July 5, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

2021 marks the 700th anniversary of the death of celebrated author and poet Dante. His work the Divine Comedy, a story in verse of love, admiration, intrigue was written whilst in exile from his birthplace of Florence. His story is that of a Soldier, Poet, and Political exile. Dante’s early life Dante was born Durante […]

Ryanair to appeal against funding for Alitalia’s replacement

June 5, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ryanair will appeal against funds made available to the government-owned Italian airline that will replace Alitalia. Ryanair considers the funding to be illegal state support, the chief executive of the Irish carrier said on Saturday.

Protests as cruise ships return to Venice

Hundreds protest in Venice as cruise ships return to city

June 5, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campaigners against cruise ships in Venice protested against the huge vessels docking in the city’s port. Previously, prime minister Mario Draghi’s government declared cruise ships banned from the historic centre.

Umbria is now a white zone along with Veneto, Abruzzo and Liguria

White Zone for Abruzzo, Liguria, Umbria and Veneto

June 4, 2021July 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo, Liguria, Umbria and Veneto pass into the white zone from Monday 7th June. This is in addition to Friuli Venezia Giulia, Molise and Sardinia, which passed to the lowest risk band on June 1st.

Opening a non-resident bank account in Italy

June 3, 2021July 4, 2021adminLeave a Comment

As a non-Italian citizen, you are entitled to open a non-resident bank account known as ‘conto corrente non residenti’. These are the main points to consider. As a non-Italian resident, you are entitled to open a non-resident bank account regardless of your citizenship or visa status. Usually, one initial in person visit at the bank […]