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Ancona, the most recent port of landing given to NGO ships

Italy’s Interior Minister plays down NGO complaints

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy’s Interior Minister plays down NGO complaints

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said NGOs being assigned Ancona as their port of landing were used to covering “prohibitive” distances. He stressed Sicily and Calabria could not become Europe’s migrant camp.

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poster of miising Vatican girl Emanuela Orlandi

Orlandi case reopened by Vatican

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Orlandi case reopened by Vatican

The Vatican on Monday said it was opening a fresh probe into Emanuela Orlandi. The 15-year-old Vatican teenager mysteriously disappeared while returning home from a flute lesson in Rome on 22 June 1983.

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Villa Bonaparte to open to public

French embassy to Holy See opens Villa Bonaparte in Rome to the public

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on French embassy to Holy See opens Villa Bonaparte in Rome to the public

One of the most breathtaking locations in Rome is opening to the public from January 3rd. Villa Bonaparte, France’s embassy to the Holy See, will open its doors to Romans and tourists.

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Gunman kills three in Rome

Gunman kills three in Rome

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Gunman kills three in Rome

A gunman opened fire on Sunday at a meeting in Rome of owners of properties in a residential complex. He killed three women and injured four other people. One of the murdered was a friend of PM Meloni.

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car-free Sundays in Rome. Man on bike by Colosseum

Traffic-free Sundays in Rome

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Traffic-free Sundays in Rome

As part of Rome’s car-free initiative, tomorrow (4th December) will see restrictions within the city. The aim is to reduce air pollution.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa Photo by Lorenzo Pacifico: https://www.pexels.com/photo/tower-of-pisa-629142/

Leaning Tower of Pisa in “excellent health”

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Leaning Tower of Pisa in “excellent health”

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in excellent health, the local heritage protection agency said on  Wednesday.

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Colosseum dig unearths insights into arena shows

Colosseum sewer dig unearths half-eaten snacks and animal remains

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Colosseum sewer dig unearths half-eaten snacks and animal remains

A new dig at the sewers of the Colosseum gives further insight into the snacks eaten, and the animals killed during shows.

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Florence duomo facade restoration unveils new colours

Florence duomo colours revealed

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence duomo colours revealed

The restoration of the Florence duomo uncovered extensive traces of colour on the Virgin with Child and Adoring Angels sculptures. The restoration started in September 2021.

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rome killer to undergo psychiatric test

Rome killer to have psychiatric test

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome killer to have psychiatric test

The alleged killer of three Rome women is to have a psychiatric test based on his previous treatment for mental issues and problems with drugs. He is accused of stabbing to death two Chinese and one Colombian trans sex workers last week.

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Police arrest mafia member for murder of three women in Rome

Police arrest mafia member following murders of three women in Rome

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Police arrest mafia member following murders of three women in Rome

On Saturday, Italian police arrested a mafia member suspected of killing three women in Rome. The victims were two alleged Chinese prostitutes and a Colombian sex worker.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

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northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

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Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

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Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

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