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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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Blood donors urgently needed. Image credit: Adobe Stock

Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
Pedestrians using phone whilst crossing the road Copyright: © by Westend61 / Maskot,

Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Espresso costs almost 25% more than five years ago

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Mother and baby. Motherhood aspiration controversy continues births at lowest number since WW2

Births at post-war low in 2025

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Umbrian plateau with lentil bloom https://www.flickr.com/photos/andolfato/29656325828/in/photostream/ Under Creative Commons BY_NC 2.0

Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
Aerial view of Pietrabbondante https://molise.guideslow.it/

Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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