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Which city will host Eurovision 2022? Image: Eurovision media resource

Which Italian city will host Eurovision 2022?

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

As Måneskin won the Eurovision title for Italy in May with the song Zitti e buoni, 2022 will be Italy’s turn to host the event. Bids for the 66th song contest are underway, with the winning venue to be unveiled next month.

Marta Cartabia will lead the prison service reform

Draghi and Cartabia promise reform of Italy’s prison service after inmates beaten

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

Prime Minister Mario Draghi promised reform of Italy’s overcrowded and understaffed prison service on Wednesday. This follows publication of a video showing guards beating inmates in a jail near Naples.

Malta to Pescara flight, nine test positive for covid. Image: Creator: Ra Boe | Credit: raboe001@web.de on wikimedia

9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo region in Italy is one of four under the spotlight for a possible move from white to yellow zone as Covid-19 cases rise. Today, 9 passengers on a Malta to Pescara flight tested positive on arrival. As a result, all 70 passengers are now in quarantine.

Italy may expand scope of the European Green Pass

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government is considering expanding the scope of the European Green Pass. This is part of an effort to combat a resurgence in COVID-19 due to the spread of the Delta variant, Ansa news agency reported on Wednesday.

Pope Francis has left hospital in Rome following surgery

Pope Francis leaves hospital

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis left hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.

Venice bans cruise liners from 1st August

Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, Italy banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage. This was in response to UNESCO’s concerns and the demands of residents and culture bodies.

Renzi accused of illegal financing Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tukulti/27370052441/

Matteo Renzi under investigation for illegal financing and false invoicing

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is under investigation for illegal financing and false billing. Also accused is his VIP manager Lucio Presta.

Marche is one of four regions that may move into the yellow zone following rising cases. Image by Mariano Pallottini via flickr.com under creative commons license

Four regions in Italy could lose ‘white zone’ status as covid cases rises

July 13, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s rising infection rate, fuelled by the Delta variant, could see some regions reintroduce measures in the coming weeks. Four of Italy’s 20 regions could move from ‘white zone’ back into a low-moderate risk ‘yellow zone’.

Book sales in Italy increase by 44% in first 6 months of 2021

Italian book sales increase in first 6 months of the year

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

Results of the Aie-NielsenIQ survey show book sales rose by 44% in the first six months of the year. Some 15 million more copies sold through Italian trade channels than the same period last year.

The Zan bill is making waves and still needs Senate approval

What is the Zan bill and why has the Vatican got involved?

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

Italy is debating the Zan bill (disegno di legge or draft law) which would punish discrimination and incitement to violence against the LGBTQ+ community. The Vatican voiced its concerns over the content.