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Floods hit Emilia-Romagna again

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Around 900 people have had to be evacuated from their homes and trains have been suspended in some areas. Extreme weather has battered Italy, particularly the north-east.

Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Seven towns set for run-off votes

May 15, 2023June 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre right is set to win four towns in the local elections in Italy. The centre left is set to win two and seven are set to go to a run-off in two weeks’ time. This according to early results in the voting in 13 provincial capitals.

Alpine troops rally shows love of country – Meloni

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The annual rally of past and present members of Italy’s crack Alpine troops in Udine shows a great love of country, PM Giorgia Meloni says.

Local elections in Italy – 6 million called to vote

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Over six million Italians are called to the polls in local elections across the country on Sunday and Monday. It is an interesting time for both Meloni and Schlein, as the results could be seen by either as a vindication of their leadership style.

More Blue Flag Beaches in Italy

May 13, 2023May 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The number of Blue Flag seaside and lakeside municipalities in Italy has risen by 16 to 226 over the last year. There are 17 new recipients, whilst one was not reconfirmed.

Climate Crisis requires radical choices says Mattarella

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The climate crisis requires us to make radical choices and rethink our way of life and economic systems, President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella said on today.

Banner at protest camp as students stand up against huge rent prices

Students protest against rent prices

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government orders a census on vacant properties to help address the current rent crisis in Italy. Students have been camping in front of university buildings in protest against exorbitant rent prices.

Net loss of 80,000 graduates from Italy in last decade

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy lost 80,000 young graduates in the last decade, according to a survey presented today. At a new observatory on tomorrow’s world of work, the report highlighted Italy’s ‘brain drain’ and NEET issue.

Italian archaeology - Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad

Celebrating the Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Culture Minister says now is a great moment for Italian archaeology. May 9th is the Day of Italian Archaeology Abroad.

Italian constitutional reforms the suubject of talks with opposition leaders.

Talks on proposed constitutional reforms

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is meeting with opposition leaders to day to discuss constitutional reforms. She has already held talks with M5S leader Conte and Centrist Azione leader Calenda.