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Sinner youngest Italian into fourth round

Sinner is youngest Italian into fourth round in Wimbledon Open era

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Jannik Sinner is the youngest Italian to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon in the open era. He erased Andy Murray’s vanquisher John Isner in straight sets.

Seawater breaks through salt barriers damaging crops

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As Italy battles the worst drought in years, salt is rubbed into farmer’s wounds as seawater breaks through barriers and damages crops.

Hairdressers and barbers in Castenaso face fines for shampooing twice

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mayor of town near Bologna says thousands of litres of water wasted due to double-shampooing of customers’ hair. Hairdressers face fines of up to €500 for breaking the rule.

Climate Crisis: Lombardy drought ‘worst-ever’

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Governor Attilio Fontana said on Monday the current Lombardy drought is the worst his region has experienced. The drought is affecting the whole country with the north particularly hard hit.

Five Sails awards for Sardinia

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Forty-five seaside resorts this year received the Five Sails award from Legambiente and the Italian Touring Club. Sardinia topped the awards with 6 districts receiving the award.

Piscopia graduates from the University of Padua

On this day in history: Elena Cornaro Piscopia graduates from Padua University

June 25, 2022June 26, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In 1678, it is believed on 25th June, Elena Cornaro Piscopia became the first woman to receive a university academic degree. Padua was the awarding university.

Pompeii tortoise with egg uncovered during dig

Pompeii: The discovery of a 2,000-year-old tortoise and its egg

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists unearth the remains of a land tortoise with its fragile egg kept in its carapace in a shop in via dell’Abbondanza, Pompeii.

Pesaro officially designated Italy’s culture capital 2024

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Three months after the initial announcement, the government confirms Pesaro as Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2024.

Fallout from the M5S split

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

While M5S leader Giuseppe Conte said his party would continue to support PM Draghi, some of the signals from his senior members were not necessarily in line. This followed the M5S split as Di Maio left following disagreements over support for Ukraine.

Berrettini’s emotional win at Queen’s Club

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Berrettini retained his title at the cinch Championship held at Queen’s Club in London. The Italian has now won three of his last four grass court tournaments.