The Food of Italy: Genoa and Pesto
Continuing the ItalyNewsOnline series on the culinary delights of Italy, we head to Genoa for a condiment that now has a worldwide following – pesto.
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On this day in history: Italy’s 12th President born
The first Sicilian to become President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, was born on 23rd July 1941 in Palermo. He became a politician following the assassination of his brother in 1980.
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Turin is next ‘Fridays for Future (FFF)’ capital
Turin is the Fridays For Future (FFF) capital for five days next week when it hosts the movement’s second European Meeting from July 25 to 29. Activists from 55 different countries will take part in debates, workshops and conferences.
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Climate protesters glue themselves to Botticelli’s Primavera in Uffizi
A group of climate protesters belonging to the ‘Ultima Generazione’ (Last Generation) glued themselves to the glass protecting Sandro Botticelli ‘s Primavera (Spring) at the Uffizi’s gallery in Florence. The masterpiece remained unscathed.
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Draghi Quits, Parliament Dissolved, Snap Elections in 70 days
Italian President Sergio Mattarella announced today he had dissolved parliament for a general election to be held within 70 days.
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Draghi calls confidence vote on resolution to keep him as Italy’s PM
Mario Draghi called a confidence vote in the Senate today. It is on a resolution presented by former Lower House Speaker Pierferdinando Casini asking on him to stay on at the helm of government. The next episode in the government crisis will be clear this evening.
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Huge fire rages in Massarosa, Lucca – evacuations take place
Firefighters are tackling the forest fire which broke out in the hills of Massarosa, Lucca, late on Monday, July 18. The fire continues to burn into Wednesday July 20. 500 people have been evacuated.
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Decision time for Italy’s PM Mario Draghi
Following his resignation last week, which was refused by President Mattarella, Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi will address the Senate today. He will tell them whether he is prepared to stay in office or not.
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500 flights cancelled in Italy
On Sunday, hundreds of flights were cancelled in Italy as employees of low-cost airlines, and air traffic controllers, held 4-hour strikes. Airline workers are striking over working conditions.
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‘Nero’s Bridge’ revealed as river Tiber level drops
Every cloud has a silver lining, as the saying goes. And whilst the severe drought in Italy is a rather large cloud, the lining is that an archaeological treasure – Nero’s bridge – has come to light.
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