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Lake Como considering daytripper fee to curb overtourism

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lake Como, known for its glitz and glamour, is besieged by tourism. The third largest lake in Italy has approximately 1.4 million visitors flocking to its shores annually.

The bicentenary of Byron’s death – exhibition in Rome

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

2024 is 200 years since the death of Romantic poet Lord Byron. The Keats-Shelley house in Rome opens a new exhibition today dedicated to Byron’s relationship with Italian culture, language and literature.

bes report shows 76% give up on health care due to long waiting lists. Image shows queue in hospital

Latest Bes report highlights issues with health care service

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

According to the latest Bes report from Istat, there is a growing sense of overall well-being in Italy. However, the quality of health services is lacking.

Anti-abortion activitsts will now be able to enter abortion clinics.

New measures allow anti-abortion activists to enter abortion clinics

April 18, 2024May 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian opposition parties decried a decision by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government, characterising it as a detrimental blow to women’s rights in Italy. The measure, allowing anti-abortion activists access to abortion consultation clinics, passed as part of a package of initiatives endorsed by Meloni’s cabinet.

One restaurant ‘hires’ robots as waiters, another offers wine in exchange for phones

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two restaurants in Italy have taken differing approaches to technology. One restaurant has ‘hired’ robots as waiters. Another restaurant is offering wine in exchange for mobile phones during the meal.

Turin bans smoking in 5-metre radius of others.

Turin bans smoking within five-metre radius of others

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Turin bans smoking within five-metre radius of others, without express consent, in new regulations for smokers outdoors.

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi who oversaw security committee which put Italy on max alert.

Italy on maximum security alert

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is on maximum alert for potential security threats after Iran’s attacks on Israel at the weekend.

Brunelleschi's Dome of Florence cathedral. Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi Alleged fraud against Florence Cathedral

On this day in history: Filippo Brunelleschi dies

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Filippo Brunelleschi died on 15th April 1446 in Florence. One of the fathers of the Italian renaissance, he is probably best known for the dome of Florence Cathedral.

Young couples with family. Image by senivpetro via FreePix under creative commons license

Constitution obliged to help young couples

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella said Friday that it is a Constitutional obligation for the political world to help young couples start families.

Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence is to undergo the second phase of a hige restoration project later this year. Image by Revol Web from Bologna, Italia via Wikimedia under Creatoive Commons license

Next phase of Ponte Vecchio restoration begins

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 2022, the mayor of Florence announced a major restoration of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, as it near its 700-year anniversary. This week, the mayor announced the phase regarding the removal of algae and lichen.