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Genoa bridge collapse trial postponed until September

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

First hearing of the trial of 59 defendants over fatal collapse of Morandi Bridge in 2018 ends ‘prematurely’. It will continue in September.

Tuscany declares drought emergency

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, Tuscany became the first central Italian region to declare a drought emergency. This follows on from the five northern regions last week.

State of emergency for drought hit northern Italy

State of Emergency declared in five northern regions of Italy

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy declares a state of emergency in five northern regions over a worsening drought. The cabinet approved a state of emergency in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto until December 31.

Venice day ticket system to start in 2023

Venice sets date for ticketing and entry fees

July 4, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three years after Venice first proposed a ticketing system for entry to the city, the start date is now confirmed. Find all you need to know about the new Venice day ticket system, here.

Marmolada avalanche - Draghi visits rescue centre after glacier collapse

Marmolada avalanche kills at least seven

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Marmolada avalanche which killed at least seven people, with 14 still missing, is the result of a glacier collapse. Italian PM Mario Draghi says the disaster was linked to environmental factors.

Hairdressers and barbers in Castenaso face fines for shampooing twice

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor of town near Bologna says thousands of litres of water wasted due to double-shampooing of customers’ hair. Hairdressers face fines of up to €500 for breaking the rule.

Climate Crisis: Lombardy drought ‘worst-ever’

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Governor Attilio Fontana said on Monday the current Lombardy drought is the worst his region has experienced. The drought is affecting the whole country with the north particularly hard hit.

Pompeii tortoise with egg uncovered during dig

Pompeii: The discovery of a 2,000-year-old tortoise and its egg

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists unearth the remains of a land tortoise with its fragile egg kept in its carapace in a shop in via dell’Abbondanza, Pompeii.

Pesaro officially designated Italy’s culture capital 2024

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three months after the initial announcement, the government confirms Pesaro as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2024.

Govt set to declare drought state of emergency

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Health Undersecretary indicates the government is set to declare a drought state of emergency. Italy is suffering from its worst drought in 70 years.