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Lampedusa: Record 35,000 arrivals on Italian island in 2021

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The prefect of the Sicilian city of Agrigento announced a record 35,000 migrants landed on Lampedusa in 2021. That compares to nearly 20,000 in 2020. The island has reached its capacity limit, the prefect warned.

Rome – another fatal workplace accident

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A worker died falling from scaffolding in Rome today. He was the latest fatal workplace accident this year in Italy.

triple jabbed quarantine times may reduce

Quarantine to be cut for the triple jabbed

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government considers cutting the length of quarantine for the triple jabbed who have come into contact with a COVID-positive person. The start date is the beginning of January, sources said.

Celebrity chef successfully sues newspaper for criticising his risotto

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Revenge – a dish best served cold! Italian celebrity chef Carlo Cracco successfully sues a newspaper for criticising his risotto. The former judge on Italian Masterchef was unhappy with a scathing review.

Covid vaccine boosters. Unpaid covid vaccine fines cancelled

Covid vaccine boosters due four months after last dose in Italy

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

As per the decree on Christmas Eve, Italy will shorten the gap between second dose and vaccine boosters. Today, the pandemic emergency commissioner confirmed this will take effect from January 10th.

On this day: Santo Stefano

December 26, 2021December 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Santo Stefano, or Saint Stephen, holds a special place in Italy’s festive calendar as the first Christian martyr. Celebrated on 26th December, this national holiday allows Italians to extend the joy of Christmas.

Italy extends UK driving licence use to end of 2022

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Following Brexit, Italy has yet to announce an agreement regarding driving licences. There’s good news for Britons living in Italy who have yet to exchange their licence for an Italian one. Italy extends the use of the UK driving licence until the end of 2022.