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Bologna centre which has a new speed limit

Bologna 30 kmph speed limit criticised by Salvini

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The decision by Bologna city council to implement a 30 km/h speed limit faced criticism on Friday from the transport and infrastructure ministry, led by Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini.

Dog poo law causes controversy in Bolzano

Bolzano orders all dogs to be DNA tested in poo crackdown

January 19, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Bolzano, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, a unique and controversial initiative has been set in motion to combat the issue of unsightly dog waste in public spaces.

Leaning tower of Bologna and sister tower. The city's mayor accused the government of sending blackshirts in November 2024 to the city

€5million from Culture Ministry to fix leaning tower in Bologna

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian culture ministry earmarked €5million to fix the leaning tower of Bologna, which has been cordoned off amid fears it may topple.

Jam of gondolas in Venice. To combat crowds, a trial of the Venice ticket system will start in 2024.

Venice introduces further measures to curb over-tourism

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice introduces new measures in a bid to manage over-tourism in the lagoon city. The size of group tours will now be capped.

Grand Canal dyed green by protestors who also hang from the Rialto bridge. Image from X account of LuigiBrugnaro

Venice Grand Canal dyed green by climate protestors

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Extinction Rebellion activists highlight climate crisis by suspending themselves from Venices’s Rialto Bridge and having the Grand Canal dyed green.

Asinelli and Garisenda Towers in Bologan. Image by diana.grytsku on Freepik

€20million and 10 years to save Garisenda Tower in Bologna

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Work to prevent the collapse of the leaning Garisenda tower, a medieval landmark in Bologna, is anticipated to cost of €20 million. The project would also take at least 10 years according to Bologna’s mayor.

Tourists in the canal hving capsized the gondola after not sitting down

Tourists capsize gondola whilst taking selfies

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Venice, a group of tourists capsize a gondola. They found themselves plunged into the cold waters of a canal. Despite warnings to stop taking selfies and sit down, the passengers continued shifting around and capturing photos against the backdrop of the city’s famous sites.

Emotionally charged speech by father at Giulia Cecchettin’s funeral

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At Giulia Cecchettin’s funeral, her father said he hoped her death at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Filippo Turetta might be the impetus to work against gender-based violence.

Garisenda Tower, the smaller of the iconic two towers of Bologna, faces imminent collapse

Garisenda Tower sealed off amid fears of imminent collapse

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Bologna, both of its renowned 12th Century towers, reminiscent of Pisa’s famous leaning structure, face critical conditions. The Garisenda Tower, tilting at a notable four-degree angle and standing at 47m, has been sealed off amid escalating fears of an imminent collapse.

Giulia Cecchettin: autopsy complete, funeral on Tuesday

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The funeral of Giulia Cecchettin will take place in Padua on Tuesday. This is according to epigraphs posted Saturday morning in Vigonovo, Giulia’s nearby home town.