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Castles of Cannero to reopen on Lake Maggiore

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of Lake Maggiore’s most captivating historic landmarks is set to reopen after decades of closure. On 28 June, the Castles of Cannero, located on two rocky islets off Cannobio in Piedmont, will officially welcome the public again.

Piedmont red laert in 100 municipalities. Rubiana pictured sees floodwaters cascade through the streets

Piedmont faces major flood risk

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

17 April 2025 – Piedmont, Italy: Persistent rainfall has placed more than 100 municipalities in Piedmont under red alert due to high river levels and landslide risks. Trenitalia has suspended services to Santhià and Novara, replacing them with buses, as the region grapples with rising water and landslides.

Three Killed in Avalanche in Piedmont Region

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An avalanche struck five skiers in the northern Piedmont region on Sunday, killing three and injuring two, rescuers reported.

Floods in northern Italy leave villages isolated

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Bad weather hit causing floods in northern Italy, particularly Valle d’Aosta and Piedmont. There is extensive damage with some villages isolated.

Arenaways to open two train routes in Piedmonte, including the Saluzzo track. Saluzzo pictured during winter with Monviso snow-capped mountian in the background

Arenaways to reopen train routes in Piedmonte

May 28, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian private operator Arenaways has secured a public service obligation (PSO) contract in the Piedmont region. CEO Matteo Arena shared this news with Railway Gazette International on May 21. On 27th March, Piedmont signed a 10-year PSO contract. It starts on January 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2034. Arena explained the contracts were […]

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Four dead in Lago Maggiore boating accident

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Four people died and around 18 survived after a tourist boat capsized and sank in a storm on Lago Maggiore in northern Italy.

Cherry on the top for Italian farmers

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Despite losing a lot of fruit to bad weather, Italy has beaten the record for the heaviest cherry twice this year.

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Judge releases three held over deadly cable car crash

May 30, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian judge ruled on Saturday, the three men detained over a cable car crash that killed 14 people in northern Italy could leave prison. However, one of them will be under house arrest.

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Three arrested over fatal cable car crash

May 27, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police confirm they arrested three people in an investigation into the cable car crash that left 14 dead. All part of the management of the cable car.

Cable car crash: Profit before safety

May 27, 2021July 4, 2021adminLeave a Comment

Prosecutors say three men arrested over fatal cable car crash in Piedmont knew there were technical issues with the cabins. They kept them running for financial reasons. Fourteen people died, including two children, when the lead cable of the way connecting the lakeside town of Stresa with the nearby Mottarone mountain snapped. Only a five-year […]