North-west Italy: News archives in English - Page 10 of 13

Turin prepares for the Eurovision Song Contest

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With only 10 days to go, Turin is in the last throes of preparing for the Eurovision 2022 finals. Forty participants are ready for the finals which start on 10th May.

59 people to stand trial for Genoa bridge collapse

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, an Italian judge ordered 59 people, including former Atlantia CEO Giovanni Castellucci, to stand trial over the collapse of a bridge in Genoa four years ago. 43 people died.

Germans convicted over fatal boat collision on Lake Garda

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A court in Brescia convicted two German men of manslaughter for a fatal boat collision in 2021. An Italian couple out on Lake Garda for a relaxing evening died after their boat was hit by one driven by the Germans.

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”.

Prestino near Lake Como where police found mummified remains of lady

Police find mummified body seated at table

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police discovered the mummified remains of a 70-year-old woman sitting at a table in her cottage. She had been dead for over two years. It has prompted calls for better care for older people.

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.

A glimpse of Turin

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The unified Italy’s first capital and the current capital of the Piedmont region, Turin has a long history and a beautiful heart.

Three workers killed by crane collapse in Turin

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One crane was constructing another larger crane when they collapsed on to buildings and vehicles. Three workers died as a result of the crane collapse and three further people were injured.

Milan Cathedral Sacristy restoration complete

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The restoration of the Aquilonare Sacristy of the Milan Cathedral is complete. It took three years, succeeding despite restrictions and the economic impact of the pandemic.

Turin Film Festival to open with full capacity

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

This year’s Turin Film Festival (TFF) is to have 100% audiences. It is the first such in-person full capacity since the pandemic started, organisers said Tuesday.