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Dog poo law causes controversy in Bolzano

Bolzano orders all dogs to be DNA tested in poo crackdown

January 19, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Bolzano, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, a unique and controversial initiative has been set in motion to combat the issue of unsightly dog waste in public spaces.

Ceiling collapse at wedding reception, 6 seriously injured

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ceiling collapse of an old convent in Pistoia, where a wedding reception was taking place, left six people seriously injured and a further 29 taken to hospital.

Monte Compatri Pantano metro station. A boy was killed in the station's car park

Boy,14, killed at Rome metro station

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ivan Alexandru, a 14-year-old Romanian boy, killed at Pantano metro station on the outskirts of Rome last night, was shot.

Two killed in Formazza Valley avalanche

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two hikers lost their lives in a midday avalanche that occurred in the Formazza Valley of Piedmont. The avalanche occurred near Lake Toggia at an altitude of 2,200 meters, close to the Swiss border.

Fire brigade rescu people after building collapsed

Residential building collapsed near Rome

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A residential building collapsed in the town of Canale Monterano, near Rome, on Saturday. Three individuals were pulled out alive and taken to hospital.

Leaning tower of Bologna and sister tower. The city's mayor accused the government of sending blackshirts in November 2024 to the city Man dies after being restrained by police in Bologna

€5million from Culture Ministry to fix leaning tower in Bologna

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian culture ministry earmarked €5million to fix the leaning tower of Bologna, which has been cordoned off amid fears it may topple.

Jam of gondolas in Venice. To combat crowds, a trial of the Venice ticket system will start in 2024.

Venice introduces further measures to curb over-tourism

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice introduces new measures in a bid to manage over-tourism in the lagoon city. The size of group tours will now be capped.

Nativity showing two mothers causes controversy

December 23, 2023December 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A nativity scene at a church featuring two mothers of the Baby Jesus, instead of the traditional Mary and Joseph figurines, has ignited controversy among conservative Catholics and politicians in Italy.

Photo by Vigili del FFuoco of low-speed train crash. Image shows the trains hit head on.

17 injured in low-speed train collision

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A low-speed train collision between a Frecciarossa train and a ‘Rock’ regional train occurred on Sunday night. 17 individuals sustained minor injuries.