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Palio di Siena 2011. Image by Janus Kinase https://www.flickr.com/photos/janus_kinase/5890623276 under creative commons license

Siena holds first Palio of 2024 on 2nd July

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Palio di Siena horse race returns on Tuesday 2nd July, with bareback riders competing in the medieval heart of the Tuscan city.

Floods in northern Italy leave villages isolated

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bad weather hit causing floods in northern Italy, particularly Valle d’Aosta and Piedmont. There is extensive damage with some villages isolated.

Bagnone, one of the Tuscan mountain towns eligible for the relocation grant. Image: By Davide Papalini - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4668617

Tuscany offers up to €30,000 to move to the mountains

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany is offering grants of up to €30,000 to people to relocate to mountain towns with declining populations.

First woman mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, Image courtesy of PRESS OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE Funaro is one of the victims of the lewd website, since shut down

Florence votes in first woman mayor

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left has retained control of the mayoralties of Florence and Bari, won back Perugia from the centre-right, and swept all five regional capitals up for vote, including Potenza and Campobasso. Florence voted in its first woman mayor.

Shown the caldera at Campi Flegrei which, due to its seismic movements, is now the focus on an evcuation plan.

Special Commissioner for Campi Flegrei

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci announced the government will designate a special commissioner for the Campi Flegrei to oversee risk-prevention efforts. This is in response to concerns about increased seismic activity in the volcanic region.

entrance to park where the murder took place. Bqaden Powell park, Pescara

Two minors arrested over murder of 17-year-old in Pescara

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Those allegedly responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Thomas Christopher Luciani, whose body was found yesterday evening in the undergrowth of Baden Powell Park in central Pescara, have been arrested.

Guardrail where the Mestre bus crash happened

Prosecutor’s report on 2023 fatal bus crash in Mestre

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A malfunctioning right pin and joint failure in the steering system caused the fatal bus crash in Mestre on 3rd October 2023, resulting in the deaths of 22 people, says Prosecutor.

Dubai influencer fined for trespassing on Budelli

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Dubai-based influencer has been fined €1,800 for trespassing on a restricted pink beach on the island of Budelli, Sardinia.

Aerial view of Piacenza from Piazza Cavelli. Image by Luca Gionelli Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Via Wikimedia Commons

Discover Piacenza: Best things to see and do

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the heart of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Piacenza is a city rich in history, culture, and culinary delights. While it may not be as well-known as its neighbours, this charming city offers a plethora of experiences.

Jubilee 2025 works not to be derailed by archaeological finds

Rome’s Jubilee 2025 tunnel still on track despite unearthing significant finds

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Despite the discovery of significant archaeological finds, a major infrastructure project near the Vatican remains on schedule to open in time for the Jubilee 2025, Rome’s mayor announced on Friday.