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Genoa Pra Port where a fatal accident occurred

Fatal Accident at Genoa Prà Port

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An accident at the Genoa Prà port terminal in the early hours of the morning has claimed the life of a worker.

Rescue operations to retrieve trapped caver in Bergamo. Image credit: AP

Work underway to rescue trapped caver

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A large-scale rescue operation is under way north-east of Bergamo to free Ottavia Piana, a trapped caver.

Subiaco - panorama Image credit: https://www.turismoroma.it/

Subiaco Named Italian Book Capital 2025

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The town of Subiaco, located in Lazio near Rome, has been awarded the title of Italian Book Capital 2025.

sole survivor of shipwreck received treatment. Credit: ANSA

Young Girl Believed to be Sole Survivor of Shipwreck

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A young girl, approximately 11 years old, was rescued early Wednesday off the coast of Lampedusa by the Trotamar III, a migrant-rescue sailboat. She is believed to be the sole survivor of a shipwreck.

aftermath of Calenzano fuel depot explosion. Credit: Vigili del fuoco on X

Alarm raised before explosion at Calenzano fuel depot

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Investigators revealed on Tuesday that an operator raised the alarm moments before the explosion that killed five workers at Calenzano fuel depot, near Florence, on Monday. The incident occurred at platform 6 of the depot’s 10-platform loading area.

firefighters douse fire at ENI fuel depot

Death toll climbs to four at ENI fuel depot

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death toll from Monday’s explosion at an Eni fuel depot in Calenzano, near Florence, has risen to four. Early on Tuesday, the bodies of two additional victims were recovered, according to sources. One person remains unaccounted for, while nine others were injured in the blast.

ENI plant rexplostion. (image credit: Eugenio Giani/Facebook)

Two dead, three missing after ENI plant explosion

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two people have died, nine others are injured, and three remain missing following an explosion at an Eni plant near Florence.

Protestors dump manure outside La Scala Opera House in Milan in protest against war in Gaza

La Scala Premiere Highlights Call for Peace Amid Protests

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The opening night of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino at Milan’s iconic La Scala opera house on Saturday demonstrated not only musical brilliance but also a powerful message against war and societal divisions.

Vasari Corridor from the Uffizi as seen from the Ponte Vecchio Credit: Wikipedia

The Vasari Corridor in Florence to Reopen

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vasari Corridor, which links the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti is to reopen to the public on 21 December following an extensive restoration. The reopening marks the end of an 11-million-euro renovation project, initiated in 2022. The 700-metre stretch from the Uffizi to Boboli Gardens is the section available to the public.

Exterior of the Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome Credit: Orient Express

Orient Express La Minerva: Iconic hotel opens in the heart of Rome

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s hotel scene has gained a dazzling addition with the debut of Orient Express La Minerva, a luxury property that redefines elegance in the Eternal City. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed Franco-Mexican architect and interior designer Hugo Toro, this meticulously restored gem combines the timeless allure of Orient Express with the soul of Rome.