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Road deaths in Sardinia - police shield the bodies of the dead at site of accident.

420 road deaths at weekends in summer alone

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the weekends between early June and early September alone, there were as many as 420 road deaths in Italy. Many of the victims were very young.

Venice at night-time along the Grand Canal. Venice day-visitor fee back for 2026 for 60 days

New timelines for Venice day trip charges

September 9, 2023September 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following numerous delays, officials have set a new timeline for Venice day trip charges. It means having to pre-book their visit and paying a fee.

Foggia one of the areas included in the new single special economic zone (SEZ).

Cabinet approves decree on Italy’s southern regions

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The cabinet has approved a decree containing measures targeting southern Italy, sources said today. The decree creates a single special economic zone (SEZ).

The area of Caivano where two young girls were gang raped in July

High Impact Police Operation in Caivano

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

State, Carabinieri and finance police staged a huge operation on Tuesday to crack down on crime in the Camorra mafia-ridden town of Caivano near Naples. Over 400 officers were involved in dawn raids as part of the High Impact police operation.

Marsican Brown bear - a female bear shot dead left two cubs

Female bear shot dead – search for cubs continues

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Forest rangers on Sunday continued the search for the two cubs of a female bear shot dead late on Thursday.

Brandizzo train station entrance, where five workers were killed. hit by a train as they worked on the tracks

Rail disaster – death of 5 workers

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Five railway workers in northern Italy were killed on Wednesday night when they were hit by a train at Brandizzo while carrying out overnight maintenance work. Two survivors have been discharged from hospital.

Meloni in Caivano, pictured against the mural wall of the school where she gave a press conference.

Meloni in Caivano – demonstrating presence of State

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said yesterday she went to Caivano to show the State’s presence. The town near Naples is where two young cousins were gang raped in July.

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

Tomorrow and tomorrow… Venice says it will introduce charging next year

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said today the lagoon city would trial an entry fee for day trippers starting next year (2024). This is not the first time the city has said it will charge to reduce congestion.

Lampedusa migration centre under stress. EU Commissioner vist and says this is a European issue New anti-immigration measures to be introduced.

Record number of migrants on Lampedusa

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There were 4,121 migrants and refugees in the Lampedusa hotspot mid-morning on Saturday. This follows the arrival on the island of a record 1,918 people in 65 landings on Friday.