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Ponte di Ferro. By I, Lalupa, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2324641

Rome’s Ponte di Ferro bridge burns

October 3, 2021October 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Saturday night, Rome’s Ponte dell’Industria – better known as Ponte di Ferro – caught fire. The damage is serious.

Matera: From Bible to Bond – a cinematographer’s dream location

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UNESCO hill town of Matera in southern Italy, where James Bond skilfully manoeuvres his Aston Martin DB5, is top of the list for many location hunters.

The Japanese mosquito invades Italy and is more resistant than the “tiger”

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The third most invasive mosquito in the world is conquering the north of Italy. The Japanese mosquito arrived in north-eastern Italy and adapts to urban environments.

Wild boar have Rome mayor on the horns of a dilemma

Will wild boar swing the vote for Rome Mayor?

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Romans go to the polls to elect a new mayor of Rome, wild boar have put the current incumbent in a prickly position. Virginia Raggi says the animals are being used against here and puts the blame squarely on the region of Lazio.

Portofino where an American tourist dies falling from balcony

American tourist dies after fall from hotel balcony

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 43-year-old American tourist dies after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Portofino. He was there on holiday with his wife. The man, according to reconstruction, tried to lower himself to the ground after getting stuck on the terrace.

Loggerhead turtles hatch on north Adriatic coast

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Loggerhead turtles hatch in Veneto. Eggs laid on a sandy beach in the northern Italy province by a loggerhead sea turtle have hatched. Scientists describe the event as “exceptional”, possibly brought on by global heating.

Turin International Book Fair, 14-18 October: writers attending from all over the world

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Entitled “Vita supernova”, the Turin International Book Fair is at the Lingotto from 14 to 18 October. An additional 18,000 square metres is available to avoid crowding.

Another workplace fatality as man falls from scaffolding in Genoa

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A man died this morning in via Cecchi in Genoa. The 54-year-old worker fell from a scaffold while working. It is believed he was working at the height of the third floor. It is yet another workplace fatality this year.

Venice Film Festival The Golden Lion winner - Audrey Diwan

Venice Film Festival is very much a victory for women

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many of the winners at this year’s Venice Film Festival were women. The top awards went to films directed by women, while best screenplay went to Maggie Gyllenhaal.