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Paola Egonu to carry flag at Olympic opening ceremony. Editorial credit: Ettore Griffoni / Shutterstock.com

Paola Egonu to carry Olympic flag during opening ceremony

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian volleyball champion Paola Egonu will carry the Olympic flag at tomorrow’s (23rd July) opening ceremony of the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

Voghera security councillor arrested over death of immigrant convicted of murder of Moroccan man

Voghera councillor kills immigrant

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Massimo Adriatici was arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing an illegal Moroccan immigrant after an argument outside a Voghera bar on Tuesday night. He allegedly fired at the 39-year-old immigrant in self-defence.

Largo di Argentina Rome, Bvlgari are sponsoring its restoration. Editorial credit: LapaiIrKrapai / Shutterstock.com

Rome’s Largo di Argentina will open to public next year thanks to Bvlgari patronage

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Maintenance and conservation works are underway at Largo di Torre Argentina ahead of a €1 million development project sponsored by luxury jeweller Bvlgari.

Another workplace death – this time in Naples

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Workplace deaths continue to rise in Italy as a 60-year-old fell to his death in Naples. Premier Mario Draghi says more must be done on workplace safety.

Vatican trial focuses on troubled Carige bank

Vatican trial focuses light on troubled Carige bank

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis’s efforts to clean the tarnished image of Holy See finances brings into focus the thwarted takeover of Carige bank in 2018. Vatican prosecutors allege one of Carige’s leading shareholders embezzled money from the Catholic church.

Padua fresco cycles nominated for UNESCO Heritage status. Image: Comune di Padova, Gabinetto Fotografico dei Musei Civici di Padova Copyright: © Comune di Padova Settore Cultura, Turismo, Musei e Biblioteche

UNESCO considers Italy’s nominated Heritage Sites and the future of Venice lagoon

July 18, 2021July 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UNESCO is holding the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee from 16 to 31 July in China. Up for consideration are two Italy nominations to join the World Heritage List. Also under consideration is whether Venice and its lagoon should join the endangered list.

Riding the Dante train

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy Tour Guide Sarah Cater rides the Dante train from Florence to Ravenna. In the year celebrating the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death, she discovers the town where Dante finally settled after years of exile.

Baiae underwater archaeological park has new route

New ‘Path of the Columns’ opens in Baiae underwater archaeological park

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new underwater route for divers, snorkellers and canoeists opened in Portus Julius earlier this month at the Baiae underwater archaeological park in Naples.

Uffizi diffusi - the gallery takes artwork on a tour of Tuscany

The Uffizi goes on a tour of Tuscany

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘Uffizi diffusi’ – that’s the name of the Uffizi gallery’s latest project. It is taking its artwork across Tuscany to museums in towns associated with the art.

Malta to Pescara flight, nine test positive for covid. Image: Creator: Ra Boe | Credit: raboe001@web.de on wikimedia

9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo region in Italy is one of four under the spotlight for a possible move from white to yellow zone as Covid-19 cases rise. Today, 9 passengers on a Malta to Pescara flight tested positive on arrival. As a result, all 70 passengers are now in quarantine.