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Venice day ticket system to start in 2023

Venice sets date for ticketing and entry fees

July 4, 2022July 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three years after Venice first proposed a ticketing system for entry to the city, the start date is now confirmed. Find all you need to know about the new Venice day ticket system, here.

Marmolada avalanche - Draghi visits rescue centre after glacier collapse

Marmolada avalanche kills at least seven

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Marmolada avalanche which killed at least seven people, with 14 still missing, is the result of a glacier collapse. Italian PM Mario Draghi says the disaster was linked to environmental factors.

Canova sculpture of Mary Magdalene up for sale in London

Canova’s ‘Magdalene Recumbent’ is up for auction in London

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of Canova’s last completed sculptures fell into obscurity during the 20th century. It was found in the 1960s in the overgrown front garden of an antique dealer’s home. Now, this discovery ‘of fundamental importance for the history of art’ is offered for sale at Christie’s in London.

Italy lifts mask mandate in workplace

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government lifts mask mandate in private sector. However, companies must provide FFP2 masks for those who wish or need to wear them.

Sinner youngest Italian into fourth round

Sinner is youngest Italian into fourth round in Wimbledon Open era

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner is the youngest Italian to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon in the open era. He erased Andy Murray’s vanquisher John Isner in straight sets.

Red Brigade fugitives refused extradition by French Court

French Court rules against extradition of Red Brigades terrorists to Italy

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Paris court today ruled against extraditing 10 former left-wing militants, including former Red Brigades members. The people in question have all been convicted of domestic terrorist crimes in the 1970s and 1980s.

Seawater breaks through salt barriers damaging crops

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Italy battles the worst drought in years, salt is rubbed into farmer’s wounds as seawater breaks through barriers and damages crops.

Hairdressers and barbers in Castenaso face fines for shampooing twice

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor of town near Bologna says thousands of litres of water wasted due to double-shampooing of customers’ hair. Hairdressers face fines of up to €500 for breaking the rule.

Berrettini Withdraws From Wimbledon

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon Championship. The Italian, one of the favourites for the title, has been replaced by Elias Ymer in main draw.

Climate Crisis: Lombardy drought ‘worst-ever’

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Governor Attilio Fontana said on Monday the current Lombardy drought is the worst his region has experienced. The drought is affecting the whole country with the north particularly hard hit.