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Juan Carrito bear. Image Marjella national park

Biscuit-loving bear reappears in home town after being rewilded

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A bear famous for breaking into a bakery has reappeared in his ‘home town’ after a failed attempt to rewild him.

Remembering the victims of the L’Aquila earthquake

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the early hours of 6th April, a torchlight procession was held to remember the victims of the devastating L’Aquila earthquake, thirteen years ago. 309 people died when the Abruzzo town shook to its core.

Italy's Capital of Culture 2024 - Pesaro Editorial credit: cristian ghisla / Shutterstock.com

Pesaro – Italy’s Capital of Culture 2024

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The coastal town of Pesaro has beaten nine other cities for the title of Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2024. The culture ministry made the announcement on Wednesday.

Replica David has €15000 restoration bill

Cost of damage to replica David put at €15,000

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On March 6th, the replica David in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria was covered with a black cloth in a symbolic gesture in support of Ukraine. On March 11th, a serial vandal set light to the cloth damaging the statue beneath.

Peace rally in Florence. Editorial credit: Amani A / Shutterstock.com

Florence to stage peace rally

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday 12th March, Florence will hold a peace rally in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Demonstrating against the Russian invasion and war, the city is at the forefront of Italy’s planned events.

Lazio offers €2,000 to couples to marry this year

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘In Lazio with Love’ is an initiative open to Italians and foreigners who are looking to tie the knot in 2022. Aiming to boost the pandemic-hit sector, €2,000 is the encouragement to marry in the Italian region this year.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’ united for first time ever

February 23, 2022August 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s Opera del Duomo museum has an historic exhibition of Michelangelo’s three ‘pietas’. The different versions of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of her son, Jesus, have never been shown together before.

Italy's ambassador to Australia dies in balcony fall

Italy’s ambassador to Australia dies in fall from balcony

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesca Tardioli, 56, Italy’s ambassador to Australia, was found dead outside her house in Foligno, Umbria. Police are investigating the incident.

A Glimpse of Spoleto

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In our Quick Guide to Spoleto, we bring you the highlights of this Umbrian town. Many ask whether it’s worth visiting Spoleto – the answer is a qualified yes.

busts of Michelangelo on display in Accademia. Image by Russell McNeil via Flickr under creative commons license

All busts of Michelangelo on display in Florence

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday (15th February), all nine busts of Michelangelo are due to go on display at Florence’s Accademia Gallery. The display runs until June 19th.