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Tobacconists threaten strike aaction over green pass rules

Tobacconists threaten strike action over Green Pass

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Tobacconists threaten strike action over Green Pass

Tobacconists threaten strike action in protest over the new Green Pass rules which come into effect on 1st February. The president of the Italian Tobacconist Federation (FIT) made the announcement on Monday.

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No quorum reached in June 2025 referendum secret ballot underway for new Italian president. Electoral law overhaul

Vote for Italian President remains in deadlock

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Vote for Italian President remains in deadlock

The second day of secret ballot has again resulted in a failure to elect a new president. Party leaders are struggling to find a consensus candidate.

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Green Pass required for shops from 1st February

Most shops require Covid Green Pass from February 1st

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Most shops require Covid Green Pass from February 1st

From 1st February, Italy’s ‘basic’ green pass will be required to enter shops and public offices. Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed a new decree confirming the rules on Friday morning.

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Quirinale Palzzo - office and residence of the Italian president

Secret ballot underway to elect president of Italy

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Secret ballot underway to elect president of Italy

Berlusconi dropped out of the running for the new president of Italy this weekend. Lawmakers and regional delegates will vote in a secret ballot for successor to Sergio Mattarella, who steps down on 3 February.

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Espresso could become a UNESCO intangible heritage item

Italy wants UNESCO heritage status for espresso coffee

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy wants UNESCO heritage status for espresso coffee

Created in Turin in the 19th century, espresso coffee is an integral part of the national identity. Italy intends to apply for intangible heritage status for the drink.

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Turin city view

A glimpse of Turin

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on A glimpse of Turin

The unified Italy’s first capital and the current capital of the Piedmont region, Turin has a long history and a beautiful heart.

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Sergio Mattarella - who will take his place and be Italy's next president. passed the differntiated autonomy bill

Italy prepares for presidential election next week

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy prepares for presidential election next week

The process of electing Italy’s new president starts on Monday, 24th January. Both houses of parliament and regional representatives will decide on the successor to outgoing president Sergio Mattarella.

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Sambuca di sicilia

Airbnb looking for host on Sicily

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Airbnb looking for host on Sicily

Airbnb are looking for a host to live rent-free in their 1-Euro house in Sambuca, Sicily. A digital nomad’s dream, the designer home is part of Airbnb’s support for rural communities.

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Malkovich falls foul of covid restrictions

John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on John Malkovich turned away from Venice hotel

US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a Venice hotel due to a lapsed Super Green Pass. He is in the city to film the American TV series Ripley.

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Villa Aurora sale did not raise a single bid

Rome’s most expensive villa fails to sell at auction

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Rome’s most expensive villa fails to sell at auction

Villa Aurora, the only one in the world with a Caravaggio ceiling mural, fails to sell at auction. It was valued at €471million, with a reserve price of €353million. The mural alone is valued at €310million.

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sex and relationship education in schools now needs parental consent

Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah Cater
Quality of life across generations in Italy

Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Italy’s local elections put immigration front and centre

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
80th anniversary of the Republic

Quirinale launches 80th anniversary website

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
Major transport strikes at end of Feb Train disruption. Transport strikes in November Grass roots unions walkout on 11 June 2026

Rail strike: Grass-roots unions confirm Thursday walkout

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

General strike to disrupt transport on 29 May

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah Cater

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