North-east Italy: news archives - Page 17 of 20

Procuratie Vecchie in Venice opens to public for first time in 500 years

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice’s ancient government complex, the Procuratie Vecchie (Old Procuracies) in St Mark’s Square, is open to the public for the first time in 500 years.

Drought crisis worsens along River Po

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The River Po in the north of Italy is running at 40% less flow. Authorities say the crisis is “worsening and serious”.

On this day in history: Laura Bassi, scientist, dies

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 1778, the physicist Laura Bassi died in Bologna. A ground-breaking academic, she paved the way for women in STEM.

Prato della Valle where Piscopia will have a statue

Padua to honour Piscopia with public statue

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following a successful lobby by Paduan feminist Anna Piva, the world’s first doctoral graduate will be honoured with a public statue. Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia graduated from Padua university in 1678.

Climate: Po is as dry as in the summer

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s longest river, the Po, is as dry as it usually is in summer, farm group Coldiretti said Monday. It said “anomalies” could also be seen in Italy’s great lakes which have capacity levels ranging from 18% in lake Como to 22% in Lake Maggiore.

Malkovich falls foul of covid restrictions

John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a Venice hotel due to a lapsed Super Green Pass. He is in the city to film the American TV series Ripley.

Venice to limit the number of tourists

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Venice has been discussing for some time ways to protect the city from overtourism. Authorities announced that in 2022 they will limit the number of tourists on day trips accessing the lagoon city.

Elena Piscopia, first woman in the world to earn A PhD

Proposal to erect statue of woman in Padua’s Prato della Valle square sparks debate

January 5, 2022January 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elena Cornaro Piscopia was the first woman in the world to earn a PhD, receiving her doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Padua in 1678. A proposal suggests erecting her statue on an empty plinth in the city’s square alongside 78 statues of men.

Oksana Lyniv, first woman head of Italian Opera House. Editorial credit: Oleh Dubyna / Shutterstock.com

Bologna is first to have woman head up Italian opera house

January 3, 2022August 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Teatro Communale di Bologna (Bologna Communal Theatre) is the first Italian Opera House to employ a woman as its Music Director. Oksana Lyniv said she was surprised to learn she was making history after receiving the offer.