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Paola Egonu to carry flag at Olympic opening ceremony. Editorial credit: Ettore Griffoni / Shutterstock.com

Paola Egonu to carry Olympic flag during opening ceremony

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

Italian volleyball champion Paola Egonu will carry the Olympic flag at tomorrow’s (23rd July) opening ceremony of the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

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.