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Covid situation worsening and could see the return of face masks

Italy’s health ministry publishes circular regarding Covid situation

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy’s health ministry publishes circular regarding Covid situation

The Italian health ministry on Friday published a circular recommending face masks and remote working if the Covid situation worsens. There is fear of the spread of new cases from China and as winter makes circulation conditions easier.

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Etruscan Spina exhibition

Exhibition on Etruscan Spina starts in Ferrara

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Exhibition on Etruscan Spina starts in Ferrara

The National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara is hosting an exhibition ‘Spina etrusca. Un grande porto nel Mediterraneo” (Etruscan Spina. A great port in the Mediterranean).

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Franco Frattini died of cancer aged 65

Italian politicians mourn death of Franco Frattini

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian politicians mourn death of Franco Frattini

The former Italian foreign minister and current president of the Council of State, Franco Frattini, died Saturday at the age of 65.

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Italian tourism roared back in 2022

Italian tourism made a huge comeback in 2022 but still not at pre-Covid levels

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian tourism made a huge comeback in 2022 but still not at pre-Covid levels

Italian tourism ‘”roared back” in 2022 but not to pre-COVID levels’, ISTAT said on Friday. The first nine months were positive, but accommodation levels were still down on 2019 figures.

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young Italians killed near stuttgart

Young Italians killed near Stuttgart – uncle arrested

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Young Italians killed near Stuttgart – uncle arrested

German police are trying to piece together the motive as two young Italians are killed near Stuttgart. It is believed the woman’s uncle is responsible for their murders.

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Palermo man arrested for killing an Italian couple in UK

Palermo man arrested for murder in UK

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Palermo man arrested for murder in UK

British police said on 23rd December that a man arrested for killing an Italian couple living in the UK came from Palermo and has mental health issues. The couple were killed with a hammer.

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Bologna from the air - the city is now a United Nations University hub

Bologna now one of the UN University hubs

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Bologna now one of the UN University hubs

The Italian city of Bologna is to be the latest location for the new United Nations University. It will monitor and manage changes in the human habitat.

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Top Italian baby names in 2021

Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Most popular Italian baby names in 2021

ISTAT have provided the list of the most popular Italian baby names in 2021. Whilst there are regional differences, the most popular names remain largely unchanged from previous years.

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Italy birthrate falls to new low

Italy birthrate hits all-time low in modern times

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy birthrate hits all-time low in modern times

Last year saw the lowest modern birthrate on record in Italy. Signs show 2022 will likely follow suit.

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Ferrante novel to be shown as Netflix series

Ferrante novel to be shown on Netflix

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ferrante novel to be shown on Netflix

Elena Ferrante’s latest novel The Lying Lives of Adults will hit Netflix on January 4 as a six-part series written by Ferrante and three others.

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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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