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5 of Italy’s Top Opera Houses

August 27, 2022October 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As the birthplace of opera, Italy is one of the best places in the world to enjoy this musical art form. ItalyNewsOnline looks at 5 of Italy’s top opera houses.

ration gas and elctricity Power blackouts due to heatwave

Need to ration gas and electricity if prices don’t fall, says Salvini

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government must move fast to help Italian households and businesses hit by a record rise in gas and electricity prices amid the Ukraine war, League leader Matteo Salvini said on Friday. The only solution may be to ration gas and electricity.

Pavarotti performing at UN event. Image credit: United Nations Photo on Flickr.com under creative commons license.

Pavarotti gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

August 26, 2022August 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Late Italian superstar tenor Luciano Pavarotti now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Almost 25 years to the day after his death, the tenor’s achievements are celebrated.

Woman beaten to death - femicide rates in Italy reach high levels

Italian Justice Minister sends in inspectors over case of woman killed by ex

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Marta Cartabia is sending in inspectors to see whether prompt and appropriate action had been taken in the case of a woman beaten to death in Bologna on Wednesday.

Vesuvius eruption 79AD resulted in burial of Pompeii

On this day in history: Mount Vesuvius eruption 79AD

August 25, 2022August 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Traditionally, 24-25th August is the date of the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79AD. One of the worst in European history, it buried the ancient cities of Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae and Herculaneum.

On this day in history: Mafia Don Carlo Gambino born

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thought to be the inspiration for Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Carlo Gambino was born on 24th August 1902 in Palermo, Sicily. He became one of the most powerful Mafia Dons in this history of organised crime.

non covid-vaccinated teachers can return to classrooms in September

Non Covid-vaccinated teachers return to classroom in September

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New Education Ministry guidelines for schools mean non Covid-vaccinated teachers can return to the classroom for the 2022-23 academic year. The Covid vaccination obligation for teachers expires on 31 August.

American servicewoman kills Italian boy in caar crash

Mother of boy killed near Italian airbase calls for driver to be prosecuted in Italy

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An American servicewoman kills Italian boy near Aviano airbase. Victim’s mother calls for driver to be tried in Italy.

Salvini wants political debate with Letta

Italy General Election: Salvini wants political debate with PD leader Letta

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

League party leader Matteo Salvini said on Monday he also wants to have a TV political debate ahead of the September 25 general election with the leader of the opposition centre-left coalition Enrico Letta.