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Italy’s Other Leaning Towers

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is home to more towers with a tilt than just the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Italy News Online looks at Italy’s other leaning towers.

Italian Election 2022: Centre-left pact starts to fall apart

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Centrist Azione (Action) party leader Carlo Calenda on Sunday pulled out of an election pact with the centre-left Democratic Party (PD). This is a boost to the centre-right alliance.

New Pompeii Discovery: Middle-class home unearthed

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An excavation at the back of the ‘enchanted garden’ uncovers a middle-class home with a cupboard unopened for 2,000 years. The latest Pompeii discovery reveals more about daily life in the ancient city.

Roman baths at San Casiano dei bagni reveal treasures

San Casciano Roman baths in Siena reveal sacred treasure

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ancient site of Roman baths at San Casciano dei Bagni, a small hamlet in Siena, has revealed yet more treasures. The lead archaeologist calls it “a site without equal”.

Italy Election 2022: Alliances at different stages of preparedness

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy Election 2022: On the centre-left, there is still turmoil over an alliance. Meanwhile, the right/centre-right coalition have drafted an initial manifesto.

On this day in history: Florentine soldier celebrated in Italy’s national anthem killed

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Ferruccio, the military leader whose heroic attempt to defend Florence against the powerful army of the Holy Roman Empire, died on the battlefield on 3rd August, 1530. The Italian national anthem recalls his heroism.

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Scientists urge politicians to prioritise climate in elections

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s leading climate scientists signed an open letter published in Wednesday’s edition of La Repubblica. In it they called on the nation’s political leaders and parties to prioritise action to address the climate emergency.

Wine: 10% reduction in grape harvest

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2022 grape harvest in Italy kicks off at least seven days earlier than last year due to drought and heat over 40 degrees. The overly warm climate sees a cut in production by 10% nationwide.

quarter of a million tourism job vacancies in Italy

Quarter of a million tourism job vacancies threaten Italy’s recovery

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the recovery of Italy’s travel and tourism is under threat. A quarter of a million tourism job vacancies widen supply-demand gap.