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Storms batter parts of Italy

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Storms in Italy caused massive disruption on Thursday. Tornadoes battered Civitavecchia and the Verona-side of Lake Garda and torrential rain causing flooding and mudslides in the province of Como.

On this day in history: San Marino founded

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, an independent state within Italy, was founded on 3rd September, 301AD.

The Food of Italy: Milan – Cotoletta alla Milanese

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ItalyNewsOnline series on the delights of Italian cuisine heads to the capital of Lombardy, Milan. This is the birthplace of Cotoletta alla Milanese.

Ativists glue themselves to Laocoön and His Sons statue

Activists glue themselves to Vatican statue

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Activists glue themselves to one of the Vatican Museum’s most famous statues. Italy’s Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) climate crisis action group want to highlight the lack of political will to addess climate issues.

Boboli Gardens to undergo major renovation. Crédito editorial: Bobica10 / Shutterstock.com

Boboli Gardens in Italy’s Florence set to be restored

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Uffizi Galleries announced a major restoration of the Boboli Gardens in Florence. The historic Kaffeehaus has already received attention and is due for reopening in October.

Roman baths at San Casiano dei bagni reveal treasures

San Casciano Roman baths in Siena reveal sacred treasure

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient site of Roman baths at San Casciano dei Bagni, a small hamlet in Siena, has revealed yet more treasures. The lead archaeologist calls it “a site without equal”.

Onlookers film murder of street vendor in Civitanova Marche

July 30, 2022July 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy shocked by video of the murder of a street vendor in the seaside town of Civitanova Marche. Police arrest an Italian man for the fatal beating which was filmed by onlookers without any apparent attempt to intervene physically.

Huge fire rages in Massarosa, Lucca – evacuations take place

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Firefighters are tackling the forest fire which broke out in the hills of Massarosa, Lucca, late on Monday, July 18. The fire continues to burn into Wednesday July 20. 500 people have been evacuated.

Nero's bridge which becomes visible when the river Tiber is very low

‘Nero’s Bridge’ revealed as river Tiber level drops

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Every cloud has a silver lining, as the saying goes. And whilst the severe drought in Italy is a rather large cloud, the lining is that an archaeological treasure – Nero’s bridge – has come to light.

Tuscany declares drought emergency

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, Tuscany became the first central Italian region to declare a drought emergency. This follows on from the five northern regions last week.