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State of emergency for drought hit northern Italy

State of Emergency declared in five northern regions of Italy

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy declares a state of emergency in five northern regions over a worsening drought. The cabinet approved a state of emergency in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto until December 31.

Venice day ticket system to start in 2023

Venice sets date for ticketing and entry fees

July 4, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three years after Venice first proposed a ticketing system for entry to the city, the start date is now confirmed. Find all you need to know about the new Venice day ticket system, here.

Marmolada avalanche - Draghi visits rescue centre after glacier collapse

Marmolada avalanche kills at least seven

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Marmolada avalanche which killed at least seven people, with 14 still missing, is the result of a glacier collapse. Italian PM Mario Draghi says the disaster was linked to environmental factors.

Hairdressers and barbers in Castenaso face fines for shampooing twice

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor of town near Bologna says thousands of litres of water wasted due to double-shampooing of customers’ hair. Hairdressers face fines of up to €500 for breaking the rule.

Climate Crisis: Lombardy drought ‘worst-ever’

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Governor Attilio Fontana said on Monday the current Lombardy drought is the worst his region has experienced. The drought is affecting the whole country with the north particularly hard hit.

Govt set to declare drought state of emergency

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Health Undersecretary indicates the government is set to declare a drought state of emergency. Italy is suffering from its worst drought in 70 years.

climate change: river Po levels dangerously low

Climate Crisis: Northern Italy agricultural output under threat

June 18, 2022June 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The climate crisis is being felt in northern Italy. The river Po is 72% lower than it should be and northern Italy’s agricultural output is under threat. Piedmont and Lombardy say they will ask the government to declare a state of emergency due to the drought.