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Meloni in Caivano, pictured against the mural wall of the school where she gave a press conference.

Meloni in Caivano – demonstrating presence of State

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said yesterday she went to Caivano to show the State’s presence. The town near Naples is where two young cousins were gang raped in July.

Giorgia melino who received death threats ahead of visit to Caivano

Meloni receives death threats ahead of Caivano visit

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni, who is due to visit Caivano near Naples tomorrow, receives death threats. Meloni is visiting to show solidarity for two young cousins who were allegedly gang raped last month. The threats, meanwhile, refer to the governments proposed removal of the citizen wage.

Venice showing the Chiesa della Salute and entrance to the Grand Canal. There is now a day-tripper charge to enter the city

Tomorrow and tomorrow… Venice says it will introduce charging next year

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said today the lagoon city would trial an entry fee for day trippers starting next year (2024). This is not the first time the city has said it will charge to reduce congestion.

Red shoes - exhibition - violence against women

Gang rape shock in Italy

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following the gang rape of a young woman in Palermo, two 13-year-old cousins have allegedly been raped in Caivano. PM Meloni says she will visit the town following the invitation of the local parish priest.

Bad weather caused landslide, pictured here, on Italy France border

Bad weather continues to lash northern Italy

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Northern Italy continued to battle against very bad weather on Monday. Many regions are affected by torrential rainfall, highly charged thunder storms, strong winds and landslides.

Lampedusa migration centre under stress. EU Commissioner vist and says this is a European issue New anti-immigration measures to be introduced.

Record number of migrants on Lampedusa

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There were 4,121 migrants and refugees in the Lampedusa hotspot mid-morning on Saturday. This follows the arrival on the island of a record 1,918 people in 65 landings on Friday.

Sergio Mattarella - who will take his place and be Italy's next president. passed the differntiated autonomy bill

Italian constitution born from need to banish hatred

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Constitution grew out of a need to overcome and banish hatred as the measure of human relations, President Sergio Mattarella said on Friday.

60,000 hectares lost to wildfires in 2023. Image shows a fire on a hillside in Italy

60,000 hectares lost to wildfire in 2023 so far

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In Italy more than 60,000 hectares were lost to wildfire in the first eight months of the year, farmers’ association say Coldiretti.

Sarsina temple - cut sandstone blocks reveal base of the temple in the home town of Plautus.

Temple found in city of Plautus

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ancient Roman temple found in Sarsina, the home of playwright Plautus. More digs at Pompeii have revealed insights into the lives of slaves in the city buried by the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD.