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Candidates in the Abruzzo regional election

Turnout up for Abruzzo regional election

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The turnout for the Abruzzo regional election stood at 15.8% at midday on Sunday. This is up from 13.3% in the last regional polls in 2019.

Storm damage in Genoa. Image: https://twitter.com/vigilidelfuoco

Italy Struggles with Widespread Storm Damage

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy remained in the grip of bad weather on Sunday following the onslaught of strong winds and heavy rainfall on Saturday. The storm damage led to significant disruptions across the country.

extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from Italy in a bottle

Italians less likely to buy EVOO due to price hikes

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A survey reveals that one-third of Italians have scaled back their consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). A cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, the drop in oil sales is due to soaring prices.

Open AI's new tool Sora is under investigation by the Italian DPA

Italy’s DPA investigates AI tool Sora

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s data protection authority announced on Friday that it has initiated an investigation into Sora, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by US company OpenAI.

Meloni reflects on government’s results to date

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed her satisfaction on Saturday regarding the accomplishments made since assuming office in October 2022. She particularly emphasised the economic outcomes.

€1million Mastroianni theft

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Twenty gold statues and thirty jewels created by Umberto Mastroianni, the renowned Italian abstract sculptor of the 20th century, were stolen from an exhibit at the former residence of poet and nationalist proto-Fascist Gabriele d’Annunzio. The €1million Mastroianni theft occurred just a day before the exhibit’s scheduled closure.

Chiara Ferragni who is being investigated for fraud over Pink pandoro.

Chiara Ferragni sues L’Espresso over “Joker” cover

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni took legal action against news magazine L’Espresso on Thursday. The lawsuit stems from their decision to feature her on the cover as the villainous Joker character.

International Women’s Day 2024 – Groundbreaking Italian Women

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For International Women’s Day 2024, we look at 18 Italian women who made an impact in Italy and abroad. From science and mathematics to literature and politics, each of these women made important contributions to their field.

Festa della Donna: Celebrating Women in Italy on 8th March 2024

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

International Women’s Day takes on a vibrant character in Italy, transforming into a national celebration known as Festa della Donna. Here’s a glimpse into how Italy will be honouring women on 8th March, 2024.

Italian thugs attack Brits ahead of games in Rome and Lisbon

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two Brighton fans have been stabbed in the Italian capital ahead of the side’s Europa League match against Roma, according to local media. In a separate incident of hooliganism, Atalanta fans attack Rangers supporters’ hotel lobby before violence escalates in the streets.