A lesser-known route to Europe is increasingly being used by wealthier Afghan, Iraqi, Iranian and Kurd migrants. Entire families are paying top price for passage from Turkey aboard new or nearly new yachts that more easily avoid detection by authorities.
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On Sunday, the mayor of Reggio Emilia, a northern Italian city, called for stiffer laws to protect women. This a day after the death of a woman at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The ex had recently been given a plea deal for repeatedly stalking her after their breakup.
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The mayor of the island of Vulcano, in Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, has ordered the evacuation of about 150 people. He has also banned tourists due to increased volcanic activity and gases in the area.
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Founder of the scuola metafisica (metaphysical school), Giorgio de Chirico died on 20th November, 1978 in Rome. The artist had a profound influence on the country’s Surrealist movement in the early 20th century.
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The Italian government accelerates its vaccination drive. It is bringing forward the start date for a third dose, or booster jab, to over-40s to 22nd November. There is also debate around the introduction of a super Green Pass.
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Businessman and politician Count Giuseppe Volpi of Misurata was born on 19th November, 1877 in Venice. He brought electricity to Venice and founded the Venice Film Festival.
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On 18th November 1626, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was completed and consecrated. It replaced the fourth century Basilica constructed over what was believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter.
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Italy mints new €2 coin to mark 30 years since murders of anti-Mafia judges. The coin, to be issued in 2022, takes Tony Gentile’s famous photographs of the judges as inspiration.
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Today another tragedy in the province of Emilia-Romagna as husband murders wife and attempts suicide. Yesterday’s family massacre in Sassuolo leaves Italy in shock.
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According to the Quality of Life Report by ItaliaOggi and Rome’s La Sapienza University, there is a new leader among the provincial capitals. This study is one of several quality of life surveys. We look at the best places to live in Italy.
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