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Pope Francis has left hospital in Rome following surgery

Pope Francis leaves hospital

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

Pope Francis left hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon.

Venice bans cruise liners from 1st August

Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation

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

On Tuesday, Italy banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage. This was in response to UNESCO’s concerns and the demands of residents and culture bodies.

Disembarking from Ocean Viking , one of the SOS MEditerranee rescue ships

Almost 600 migrants come ashore in Italy after being rescued by SOS Mediterranee

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Hundreds of migrants rescued by SOS Mediterranee disembarked on Friday (9th July) in Augusta, Sicily. Rome-based maritime authorities agreed to give their ship a port.

Storms follow heatwave Storms hit Lombardy region hard Storm warning

Lombardy hit by violent storms

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The predicted storms hit Lombardy hard with hail in the Varese area. A storm hit the city of Milan for about ten minutes, with strong winds, hail and torrential rains.

Cherry on the top for Italian farmers

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Despite losing a lot of fruit to bad weather, Italy has beaten the record for the heaviest cherry twice this year.

New feud between Croatia and Italy over prošek and prosecco wines

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Croatia has once again applied to the European Commission for special recognition of its wine prošek. Italy blocked a first attempt in 2013, arguing the name prošek was too similar to prosecco.

Medecins sans Frontieres ship Geo Barents

Medecins Sans Frontieres denounces Italy for detaining ship

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

French medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said on Monday an MSF vessel has been detained in Italy, reports Reuters. The charity suggests the seizure was politically motivated.

taxing take-away food to save Florence's streets from food oil?

Uffizi boss talks of taxing take-away food in Florence

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The head of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery suggests taxing take-away food. He believes the oil from the food stains Florence’s streets and monuments.

Mottarone tragedy - investigation widens

Tragedy at Mottarone – eleven more suspects added to evidentiary incident

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The investigation into the cable car crash in Mottarone which killed fourteen people widens. The prosecutor of Verbania, Olimpia Bossi, signed a request for an evidentiary incident that now includes fourteen suspects.