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On this day in history: San Marino founded

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino, an independent state within Italy, was founded on 3rd September, 301AD.

Berlusconi joins Tik Tok in bid to garner younger generation votes

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ahead of the September general election in Italy, 85-year-old Silvio Berlusconi joins TikTok. Along with Italy’s other political leaders he is trying to woo younger voters who may abstain from the vote in large numbers.

Enrico Letta says election result is not a foregone conclusion

Political left say the election result is not a forgone conclusion

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Democratic Party (PD) leader Enrico Letta said on Friday the right/centre-right coalition have not yet won Italy’s September 25 general election. Indeed, the election result is in the hands of 40% of undecided voters.

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Italian government picks Certares offer for stake in ITA Airways

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has picked a group led by U.S. private equity fund Certares, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Inc for exclusive talks on buying a majority stake in ITA Airways.

Venice Film Festival kicks off

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 79th Venice Film Festival kicks off this evening when French screen diva Catherine Deneuve receives a career Golden Lion award. White Noise is the opening film.

extreme weather warning for central and northern Italy

Intense weather phenomena predicted in Italy

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The civil protection department has predicted intense weather with violent thunderstorms across central and southern Italy tomorrow.

Bee SOS: Italian honey harvest halved due to extreme weather in 2022

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

2022’s climate has seen many extreme events – from drought to storms – which have impacted the Italian honey harvest. Halved from the calculated production potential, the bees are struggling.

Sicilian playground bans mobile phones

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Sicilian playground bans mobile phones. It has become the first public space in Italy to ban children and adults from using their smartphones.

Italy not the most popular destination with working expats

August 28, 2022August 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

InterNation’s Expat Insider Report 2022 reveals the best and worst destinations for living and working abroad. Italy ranked 44th out of 52 countries in the report.

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On this day in history: Renaissance artist Titian died

August 27, 2022November 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tiziano Vecellio, the artist better known as Titian, died in Venice on August 27th, 1576. Regarded as the greatest painter of 16th century Venice, Titian is believed to have succumbed to the plague.