North-east Italy: news archives - Page 9 of 21

Parco del Mare Rimini higlighted as a green tourism point in Emilia Romagna. Image courtesy of Visit Rimini

Emilia-Romagna turning tourism green

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Emilia-Romagna, a picturesque region in northern Italy, has firmly positioned itself as a leader in sustainable and green tourism. Renowned for its landscapes, Emilia-Romagna is now drawing attention for its innovative green tourism initiatives and commitment to eco-friendly practices.

extreme weather and flooding in Italy. Still image form video posted by Vigili del fuoco on Twitter/X

Veneto and Lombardy hit by extreme weather

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Muson dei Sassi river in Veneto burst its banks during the evening of Thursday/Friday morning. Veneto and Lombardy have been particularly hard hit by extreme weather in the past days.

Venice to require bookings for tourists from summer 2022

Venice takes over €700,000 in first 8 days of charge

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the eight days since the implementation of the Venice charge for day-trippers, the city has already amassed the projected revenue for the entire three-month duration of the trial initiative.

Venice showing the Chiesa della Salute and entrance to the Grand Canal. There is now a day-tripper charge to enter the city

How did the first day of the day-tripper charge in Venice go?

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the first day of Venice’s new day-tripper charge for entering the city, there were protests from residents and some confusion at checkpoints. Overall, the mayor hailed it a success.

Lake Como considering daytripper fee to curb overtourism

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lake Como, known for its glitz and glamour, is besieged by tourism. The third largest lake in Italy has approximately 1.4 million visitors flocking to its shores annually.

Seventh body recovered by fire brigade divers

Seventh body recovered from Enel plant

April 13, 2024April 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Friday, divers from the fire brigade recovered a seventh body from Tuesday’s explosion at Enel Green Power’s Bargi hydroelectric plant on Lake Suviana.

enel hydroelectric plant at Lake Suviana

Little hope of finding survivors after Enel hydroelectric blast

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian firefighters said yesterday there is little hope of finding any survivors from Tuesday’s explosion at the Enel hydroelectric plant on Lake Suviana.

Image from inside the Lake Suviano hydroelectric plant near Bologna. Image from Twitter.

3 dead, 4 missing in Lake Suviano blast

April 10, 2024April 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An explosion at an old hydroelectric plant at Lake Suviano in northern Italy, has claimed the lives of at least three workers, injuring five others. Four people are missing.

From 25th April to 14th July visitors to Venice (pictured) need to pay a €5 Venice access fee.

Venice starts charging tourists from this month

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 25th April, Venice will charge day tourists a €5 fee to enter the city. The aim of the charge is to limit tourist during the busiest days of the season in order to preserve the city.

Leaning Garisenda Tower next to Asinelli Tower

Bologna’s leaning Garisenda Tower to have Pisa scaffolding

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor Matteo Lepore revealed plans at a press conference on Wednesday for the stabilisation of Bologna’s iconic Garisenda Tower. As part of the initiative, scaffolding and equipment previously employed in the restoration of the Leaning Tower of Pisa will be used.