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Pompei Archaeological park offers free tests to visitors

Pompei Archaeological Park opens free Covid test centre for visitors

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the new Green Pass rules came into effect yesterday, limiting access to museums, Pompei opened a free test centre to its visitors.

Cyberattack on Lazio: FBI assisting investigation

FBI help Italian police investigate Lazio cyberattack

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Both the FBI and Europol are working with the Italian police as they probe into the weekend’s cyberattack on Lazio region’s IT systems.

Woman dies in workplace accident, Modena

Woman killed in workplace accident

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 40-year-old woman died on Tuesday in a workplace accident at a plant at Camposanto, in the northern province of Modena.

Those vaccinated in San Marino with Sputnik V vaccine ineligible for EU Green Pass

Italians and Sammarineses vaccinated with Sputnik V in San Marino ineligible for EU Covid passport

August 3, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of people in San Marino and Italy vaccinated with the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V, are unable to obtain an EU Digital Vaccination Passport issued by the Italian authorities.

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.