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Meloni at EPC, Yerevan, 4 May 2026. Shre told reporters she didn't agree with proposed US troop withdrawal in Italy. Electoral law reform loss for coalition Image Credit: Handle

Meloni coalition loses key vote on electoral law

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni coalition loses key vote on electoral law

A secret ballot defeat by a single vote on electoral law amendment sparks chants of “elections” and “resignations” in the Lower House. The opposition accuses the government of losing its own majority.

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Giulio Regeni

Regeni trial verdict due September 28

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Regeni trial verdict due September 28

Rome court sets date for ruling in the in-absentia trial of four Egyptian national security officials charged over the abduction and torture-killing of Cambridge researcher Giulio Regeni in Cairo.

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Tajani says US Israeli attacks are for European security too. Expelling Russian diplomats over espionage allegations Washington

Italy to send undersecretary to Washington

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy to send undersecretary to Washington

Antonio Tajani defended the decision to send an undersecretary to Washington insisting Italy is right to be present at the gathering, whatever form of terrorism is on the agenda.

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Po Delta clams and mussels (clams pictured) are dying due to heat

Heatwave kills off Po Delta’s clams and mussels

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Heatwave kills off Po Delta’s clams and mussels

Lagoon water temperatures of 32 degrees are starving clams and mussels of oxygen and fuelling algae blooms not seen in a decade. It is resulting in losses of up to 100% in some areas.

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Extreme heat across Italy sees workers threaten strike action. Image shows thermometer registering almost 50º

Italy braces for another week of intense heat

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy braces for another week of intense heat

Central and southern Italy and Sardinia will bear the brunt of a heatwave showing little sign of easing, according to iLMeteo.it, with only a brief northern reprieve expected at the weekend.

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Glovo and Deliveroo investigated by Antitrust Authority. Image shows two Deliveroo riders refilling water bottles in Italy.

Florence delivery riders to strike over pay and extreme heat

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence delivery riders to strike over pay and extreme heat

Glovo and Deliveroo couriers in the Tuscan capital will down tools on Wednesday, 15 July. It is the first move in a wider campaign against falling pay rates and gruelling summer working conditions for delivery riders.

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tourist tax revenues in Florence highest in Italy for 2024

Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

The Tuscan capital tops Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards for the region. Readers cite its art, food and walkability and its role as gateway to Chianti and Montalcino.

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Giulio d'Este Por Desconocido - http://www.artivisive.sns.it/stampeditraduzione/incisioni.php?indice=CatIcon&&voce=Storico, Dominio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41872344

On this day: birth of Giulio d’Este of Ferrara

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day: birth of Giulio d’Este of Ferrara

Giulio d’Este, who spent more than half of his life in prison for taking part in a failed conspiracy against his half-brother, the Duke of Ferrara, was born 13 July 1478 in Ferrara.

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Sinner retains Wimbledon title

Sinner defends Wimbledon title

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sinner defends Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner beat first-time finalist Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to become the tenth man to successfully defend the Wimbledon title. He secured his fifth Grand Slam trophy and denyied the German a rare double.

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Giuseppe Arcimboldo - Self Portrait - Google Art Project

On this day: death of artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day: death of artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo

The artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo died on 11 July 1593 in Milan. He is celebrated for his imaginative portrait heads built entirely from objects such as fruit, vegetables, flowers and fish,

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Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Mother and baby. Motherhood aspiration controversy continues births at lowest number since WW2

Births at post-war low in 2025

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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