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fatal workplace accidents on the rise in Italy. Three workers died in one day on 5th May 2025

Three workers killed in one day

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Three workers killed in one day

Three workers lost their lives on Monday in separate accidents across Italy, raising fresh concerns about workplace safety just days after Labour Day. INAIL also released its monthly bulletin showing an 8.47% increase in workplace-related fatalities.

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Italy marks Labour Day with renewed focus on workplace safety

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy marks Labour Day with renewed focus on workplace safety

On the eve of Labour Day, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced over €1.2 billion in funding to improve workplace safety in Italy. The country continues to grapple with a rising number of fatal accidents on the job.

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fatal workplace accidents on the rise in Italy. Three workers died in one day on 5th May 2025

Italy Grapples with Rising Workplace Deaths

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy Grapples with Rising Workplace Deaths

Italy is reeling from a series of fatal workplace accidents, with multiple incidents occurring in just the last few days. From railway tragedies to construction site mishaps, and the explosion at the Eni fuel depot, the country continues to grapple with its persistent problem of workplace safety and preventable fatalities.

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Rome – another fatal workplace accident

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome – another fatal workplace accident

A worker died falling from scaffolding in Rome today. He was the latest fatal workplace accident this year in Italy.

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Binge drinking poses a health issue for Italy

Binge drinking: 4.5 million Italians indulge

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Deborah Cater
electric scooters require insurance and a targhino Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Insurance required for electric scooters from May

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Deborah Cater
What's behind the tradition of the pesce d'aprile? Image shows someone sticking a colourful paper fish to the back of another.

Pesce d’Aprile: How Italy does April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
The Italian populat5ion remains stable only due to immigration. Births in 2025 were almost half the number of deaths.

Italy’s birthrate continues to fall while population remains stable

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater
Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Castello Estense and statue of Savonarola at night - Our quick guide to Ferrara

A quick guide to Ferrara

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Deborah Cater
Piazza del Popolo, Ascoli Piceno. Image credit: Shutterstock

A quick guide to Ascoli Piceno

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Deborah Cater

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