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Tag: Abruzzo

The removal of children from a rustic property receives political backlash

Court under fire over removal of children in Abruzzo

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Court under fire over removal of children in Abruzzo

The removal of three children from their British-Australian parents living in a woodland shack in Palmoli, Abruzzo, has sparked a fierce political backlash. It also prompted government intervention, as well as a wider debate on child protection and lifestyle freedoms.

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family lose custody for living in Abruzzo woods off-grid. Couple to undergo psychological assessment

Couple living in Abruzzo woods lose custody of children

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Couple living in Abruzzo woods lose custody of children

An Australian–British couple living in Abruzzo woods will appeal against a court ruling that removed their three children and placed them in foster care. Their lawyer said on Friday that the decision contains “falsehoods” regarding the children’s schooling.

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satellite view of central region affected by drought - Abruzzo Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

Call on government to declare climate state of emergency

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Call on government to declare climate state of emergency

Italy’s Green-Left Alliance (AVS) called on Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government on Saturday to declare a climate state of emergency as southern and central regions grapple with a severe drought.

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Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio, L'Aquila

The Cultural Heritage of L’Aquila

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The Cultural Heritage of L’Aquila

The Abruzzo town of L’Aquila has been named the Italian Capital of Culture for 2026. We take a look at the cultural heritage of L’Aquila.

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Italian Capital of Culture 2026 is L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy

L’Aquila is Italian Capital of Culture 2026

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on L’Aquila is Italian Capital of Culture 2026

The Culture Minister today announced that L’Aquila will be the Italian Capital of Culture 2026.

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Meloni and allies secure Abruzzo region

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni and allies secure Abruzzo region

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing allies have successfully maintained control over the central region of Abruzzo, according to election results revealed today.

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Candidates in the Abruzzo regional election

Turnout up for Abruzzo regional election

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Turnout up for Abruzzo regional election

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.

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The attractive village of Casoli in Anbruzzo near where a British woman was found murdered.

British man arrested over murder of woman in Abruzzo

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on British man arrested over murder of woman in Abruzzo

A man has been arrested in Leicestershire, England in connection with the murder of a woman in Italy.

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Dangerous machinery sign on blue machine.

La Russa denounces stream of work-related deaths

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on La Russa denounces stream of work-related deaths

Senate Speaker Ignazio La Russa said that everyone needs to do more to counter the steady stream of work-related deaths in Italy today. This follows the death of three workers in an explosion at the Esplodenti Sabino plant in the Abruzzo town of Casalbordino on Wednesday.

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Marsican Brown bear - a female bear shot dead left two cubs

Female bear shot dead – search for cubs continues

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Female bear shot dead – search for cubs continues

Forest rangers on Sunday continued the search for the two cubs of a female bear shot dead late on Thursday.

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