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Dante's Inferno as seen in The Abyss of Hell by Sandro Botticelli

Major exhibition dedicated to Dante’s Inferno

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As part of Italy’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, Rome has the first major exhibition dedicated to Dante’s Inferno.

Fires across italy including at Pescara, Abruzzo

Dramatic weekend of fires in Italy

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo was the latest region to be hit by destructive wild fires. Beachgoers were evacuated from a beach in Pescara as columns of black smoke rose in the sky.

Wildfires reach Catania on Sicily. Image: Roberto Viglianisi/via REUTERS. No copyright infringement intended

Firefighters battle wildfires on Sicily for second day running

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Wildfires have reached the town of Catania with people evacuated from their homes and the local airport temporarily shut down.

Roman ship discovered off Sicilian coast full of amphorae. Image courtesy of https://twitter.com/archaeologyEAA

Roman ship discovered off coast of Sicily

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An ancient Roman ship has been discovered 92 metres deep off the coast of Sicily. Close to Isola delle Femmine, the vessel dates back to the second century BC.

Bologna Porticoes at Piazza Cavour . Author: Giorgio Bianchi Copyright: © Giorgio Bianchi – Comune di Bologna

Bologna’s historic porticoes added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the inclusion of Bologna’s porticoes on the World Heritage List yesterday. They join Padua’s 14th century fresco cycles as new entrants.

Vax & Go launced at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Image: Nicola Zingaretti on Twitter

Vax & Go – Rome’s Fiumicino airport offering vaccination before flight

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today Rome’s Fiumicino airport started offering Vax & Go – vaccinations at the airport. No appointment is necessary and you can get jabbed before you board your flight.

Wildfires on Sardinia devastates 20,000 hectares

Wildfires on Sardinia see 1,500 people evacuated

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Wildfires have been raging on the island of Sardinia over the weekend. Around 1,500 are unable to access their homes. 20,000 hectares of vegetation destroyed.

Protests against new Green Pass rules planned across Italy

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the ‘No Paura Day’ rally in Turin, protests against the new Green pass rules are planned across the country on Saturday 24th July. The protests start at 17.30.

Roman road reconstruction. Image: A Calandriello and G D’Acunto/SWNS

Roman road and dock discovered in Venice lagoon

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Researchers discover remains of a Roman road and dock submerged in the Venice lagoon. This could prove permanent human settlements in the area centuries before Venice was founded.

Bus accident on Capri. Bus on side after leaving road. Image courtesy of Vigili del Fuego

Fatal bus accident on Capri – 1 dead and 23 injured

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A public service minibus veered off the road on Thursday going through the crash barrier. The driver died and 23 were injured, six of them seriously. Six of the injured were airlifted to hospital in Naples.