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Flood in Sicily

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

Heavy rains have caused the Salso River in Sicily to flood in several areas of Licata, Agrigento. The flooding has prompted residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.

Churches and Cathedrals of Padua

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Padua is renowned for its intellectual heritage and architectural splendour. While many associate it with its famous university and scientific contributions, the churches and cathedrals of Padua are equally impressive.

A Brief History of Padua Cathedral

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Padua Cathedral, or Duomo di Padova, stands in the heart of the ancient city, symbolising centuries of faith, architectural evolution, and the resilience of its people. While less known outside Italy than some of the country’s other grand cathedrals, Padua’s Duomo has a rich and fascinating history that reflects the city’s religious and cultural significance […]

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Children kept in school due to torrential rain

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Children were kept in school near Savona on Wednesday as widespread flooding affected the area due to torrential rain.

Fatal traffic accident in Palermo. Credit: Vigili del fuoco

Palermo head-on collision – 3 dead

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three people lost their lives in a traffic accident on the Palermo-Sciacca highway. Three children were seriously injured and rushed to hospital under code red emergency status.

IT Alert Test Message to be sent today in Campania

Campania IT-Alert Test today

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today, Friday 11th October, at 5 pm, residents of the Campania Region will receive a IT-Alert Test message on their mobile phones as part of the “Exe Flegrei 2024” exercise.

Renewable energy in form of wind turbines sparks protests on Sardinia. Image by halayalex on Freepik

Sardinians revolt against renewable energy sources

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia – Bolts securing a wind turbine were unscrewed in an act of sabotage, reflecting opposition to renewable energy in Sardinia.

Statue of Archimedes of Syracuse, Ortigia, Sicily. Credit: Deborah Cater

A short tale about Archimedes of Syracuse

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archimedes of Syracuse: part genius, part slightly dotty scientist, and 100% the chap you’d want on your side during a siege. Born around 287 BC, he spent his life in Syracuse, tinkering with everything from geometry to war machines.

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Crack down on Mafia-linked ultras in Milan

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and Guardia di Finanza Crack Down on Mafia-Linked Ultras in Milan.

Orvieto, Italy, where wind turbines are planned. Credit: By Chensiyuan - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=149461854

Opposition to wind farms in Orvieto

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Environmentalists, actors, and film directors are among those opposing plans to install 200-metre-high wind turbines near the medieval town of Orvieto.