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La Scala season opens with Russian opera

La Scala season opens with Russian opera amidst protests

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on La Scala season opens with Russian opera amidst protests

Milan’s La Scala theatre opened its 2022-2023 opera season on 7th December with a gala performance of the Russian work “Boris Godunov”. Protestors demonstrated against the Ukrainian war outside the opera house.

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ischia landslide bus in mud

Ischia Landslide: last victim’s body recovered

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ischia Landslide: last victim’s body recovered

The body of the 12th and last victim of the recent landslide on Ischia was found Tuesday. It was discovered in the mud near a carpark, where most of the earth from Mt Epomeo hit the town.

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FAI protest in Turin ends in violence adn vandalism

Anarchists vandalise Turin during protest

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Anarchists vandalise Turin during protest

There was violence and vandalism in Turin on Monday when around 250 anarchists took to the streets. They were protesting in solidarity with jailed members of FAI.

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car-free Sundays in Rome. Man on bike by Colosseum

Traffic-free Sundays in Rome

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Traffic-free Sundays in Rome

As part of Rome’s car-free initiative, tomorrow (4th December) will see restrictions within the city. The aim is to reduce air pollution.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa Photo by Lorenzo Pacifico: https://www.pexels.com/photo/tower-of-pisa-629142/

Leaning Tower of Pisa in “excellent health”

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Leaning Tower of Pisa in “excellent health”

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in excellent health, the local heritage protection agency said on  Wednesday.

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Ischia death toll stands at 8

Ischia death toll rises to eight

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ischia death toll rises to eight

The death toll from Saturday’s landslide on the Gulf of Naples island of Ischia rose to eight on Monday. The body of another victim, a 15-year-old boy, was recovered, as rescue workers continued the search for four people who are missing.

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Ischia landslide - cars pushed into sea

Death toll rises after Ischia landslide

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Death toll rises after Ischia landslide

The death toll on the Italian island of Ischia rose to five on Sunday. At least nine people remain missing after the powerful Ischia landslide.

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Ischia landslide leaaves at least one dead

Landslide in Ischia kills one, 10 missing

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Landslide in Ischia kills one, 10 missing

One person was killed and 10 more were missing on Saturday after heavy rain caused a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia.

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Colosseum dig unearths insights into arena shows

Colosseum sewer dig unearths half-eaten snacks and animal remains

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Colosseum sewer dig unearths half-eaten snacks and animal remains

A new dig at the sewers of the Colosseum gives further insight into the snacks eaten, and the animals killed during shows.

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Florence duomo facade restoration unveils new colours

Florence duomo colours revealed

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence duomo colours revealed

The restoration of the Florence duomo uncovered extensive traces of colour on the Virgin with Child and Adoring Angels sculptures. The restoration started in September 2021.

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Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

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tourist tax revenues in Florence highest in Italy for 2024

Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

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