Central Italy: news archives in English- Page 28 of 29

Roma Ostiense railway station sits on Piazzale dei Partigiani. There was a suggestion for renaming public spaces such as this after fascists

Outrage as two politicians propose renaming public spaces after fascists

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Politicians in Rome and Latina suggest renaming public spaces after Hitler and the brother of Mussolini.

Cyberattack on Lazio: FBI assisting investigation

FBI help Italian police investigate Lazio cyberattack

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Both the FBI and Europol are working with the Italian police as they probe into the weekend’s cyberattack on Lazio region’s IT systems.

Those vaccinated in San Marino with Sputnik V vaccine ineligible for EU Green Pass

Italians and Sammarineses vaccinated with Sputnik V in San Marino ineligible for EU Covid passport

August 3, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of people in San Marino and Italy vaccinated with the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V, are unable to obtain an EU Digital Vaccination Passport issued by the Italian authorities.

Dante's Inferno as seen in The Abyss of Hell by Sandro Botticelli

Major exhibition dedicated to Dante’s Inferno

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As part of Italy’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, Rome has the first major exhibition dedicated to Dante’s Inferno.

Fires across italy including at Pescara, Abruzzo

Dramatic weekend of fires in Italy

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo was the latest region to be hit by destructive wild fires. Beachgoers were evacuated from a beach in Pescara as columns of black smoke rose in the sky.

Vax & Go launced at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Image: Nicola Zingaretti on Twitter

Vax & Go – Rome’s Fiumicino airport offering vaccination before flight

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today Rome’s Fiumicino airport started offering Vax & Go – vaccinations at the airport. No appointment is necessary and you can get jabbed before you board your flight.

Voghera security councillor arrested over death of immigrant convicted of murder of Moroccan man

Voghera councillor kills immigrant

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Massimo Adriatici was arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing an illegal Moroccan immigrant after an argument outside a Voghera bar on Tuesday night. He allegedly fired at the 39-year-old immigrant in self-defence.

Largo di Argentina Rome, Bvlgari are sponsoring its restoration. Editorial credit: LapaiIrKrapai / Shutterstock.com

Rome’s Largo di Argentina will open to public next year thanks to Bvlgari patronage

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Maintenance and conservation works are underway at Largo di Torre Argentina ahead of a €1 million development project sponsored by luxury jeweller Bvlgari.

Vatican trial focuses on troubled Carige bank

Vatican trial focuses light on troubled Carige bank

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis’s efforts to clean the tarnished image of Holy See finances brings into focus the thwarted takeover of Carige bank in 2018. Vatican prosecutors allege one of Carige’s leading shareholders embezzled money from the Catholic church.

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.