North-east Italy: news archives - Page 19 of 20

Padua fresco cycles nominated for UNESCO Heritage status. Image: Comune di Padova, Gabinetto Fotografico dei Musei Civici di Padova Copyright: © Comune di Padova Settore Cultura, Turismo, Musei e Biblioteche

UNESCO considers Italy’s nominated Heritage Sites and the future of Venice lagoon

July 18, 2021July 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UNESCO is holding the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee from 16 to 31 July in China. Up for consideration are two Italy nominations to join the World Heritage List. Also under consideration is whether Venice and its lagoon should join the endangered list.

Venice bans cruise liners from 1st August

Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, Italy banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage. This was in response to UNESCO’s concerns and the demands of residents and culture bodies.

New feud between Croatia and Italy over prošek and prosecco wines

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Croatia has once again applied to the European Commission for special recognition of its wine prošek. Italy blocked a first attempt in 2013, arguing the name prošek was too similar to prosecco.

University of Padua elects female rector

University of Padua elects first female rector in 800 years

July 2, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The University of Padua elects a female rector for the first time in its 800-year-old history. Daniela Mapelli will start her six-year tenure on 1st October 2021.

UNESCO may put Venice on endangered list

June 29, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UNESCO says the historic centre is in danger if cruise ships do not dock at another port. The Italian government announced earlier this year it would ban these ships from the historic centre. The plan was for the ships to divert to the industrial port of Marghera.

Protests as cruise ships return to Venice

Hundreds protest in Venice as cruise ships return to city

June 5, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campaigners against cruise ships in Venice protested against the huge vessels docking in the city’s port. Previously, prime minister Mario Draghi’s government declared cruise ships banned from the historic centre.

Umbria is now a white zone along with Veneto, Abruzzo and Liguria

White Zone for Abruzzo, Liguria, Umbria and Veneto

June 4, 2021July 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo, Liguria, Umbria and Veneto pass into the white zone from Monday 7th June. This is in addition to Friuli Venezia Giulia, Molise and Sardinia, which passed to the lowest risk band on June 1st.

Mick Jagger signs letter in support of safeguarding Venice

June 2, 2021July 20, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Famous names including Mick Jagger and Tilda Swinton are supporting an appeal urging the Italian government to introduce a new law protecting Venice.

Cable car above Stresa. Image from wikipedia commons

Judge releases three held over deadly cable car crash

May 30, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian judge ruled on Saturday, the three men detained over a cable car crash that killed 14 people in northern Italy could leave prison. However, one of them will be under house arrest.

The cable car at Stresa Image by chadada via flickr.com under creative commons licese v2.0

Three arrested over fatal cable car crash

May 27, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police confirm they arrested three people in an investigation into the cable car crash that left 14 dead. All part of the management of the cable car.