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High air pollution levels in Italy’s northern cities are in the news again, but local residents say smog – and its detrimental impact on health – is a constant problem with no solution in sight. Source link
From Pompeii to the Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy is home to a host of famous UNESCO World Heritage sites – but there are some lesser-known attractions that you may not have heard of yet. Source link
You may have heard that taxis are best avoided in Italy, and many Italians would agree, as Silvia Marchetti explains. Source link
There will be a new way for holidaymakers to reach the Amalfi Coast this year, as the nearby airport is getting a makeover and will open to commercial flights from summer 2024. Source link
Ministers propose new workplace safety laws, Rome opens investigation into Messina bridge project, nuns accuse priest of sexual abuse, and more news from Italy on Thursday. Source link
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Krynky, a village on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, was “completely” under Russian control at the moment. Shoigu called Krynky “a stronghold” for his troops “for further advancement and deployment of forces.” Ukraine’s Operational Command denied…
Story highlights Scientist and atheist Richard Dawkins suffered a minor stroke recently The Church of England tweeted it was praying for his recovery The comment sparked controversy, given Dawkins’ critical views on religion London CNN — The Church of England has been accused of “trolling” scientist Richard Dawkins after it…
Story highlights A woman reporting live for Belgian TV was groped Cologne has been in the spotlight over sexual assault since a mass incident during New Year’s celebrations The reporter said the men involved spoke German CNN — The city of Cologne, Germany, fell back into the spotlight of sexual…
Story highlights Report: An estimated 137,000 females affected by FGM were living in England and Wales in 2011 The highest rates were found in London, with almost 50 per 1,000 women in Southwark in the south of city The UK Department of Health reported that there were 3,963 newly identified…
Story highlights Prince Philip reportedly asked a group of female community workers: “Who do you sponge off?” The comments come just a week after he swore at a photographer at an event The 94-year-old has a long history of blunt remarks at official engagements CNN — The Duke of Edinburgh…
After gathering a huge online following and writing a book about her life in Italy, TikTok star Kacie Rose Burns tells The Local how the country drew her in and what she’s learned along the way. Source link
There’s no way you can get by without learning this phrase. Source link
A chasm opened up in a road in Naples’ Vomero district early on Wednesday, swallowing two cars with people inside. Source link
The Eternal City is full of secrets and surprises – even for long-time residents. Source link
Salvini under fire over Russia comments, politicians on trial over smog emergency, Milan fashion week opens, and more news from Italy on Wednesday. Source link
US officials had been working on a new sanctions package for Russia ahead of last week’s death of Alexey Navalny, and are now supplementing them in the wake of the opposition leader’s death, according to a senior US official. The package will be timed around the second anniversary of Russia’s…
Story highlights NEW: The United States suspends bilateral trade talks with Russia Ukraine envoy: Russian has sent 16,000 troops into Crimea Russia says Yanukovych asked them to send troops Former Ukraine PM asks “all the world” for help in stopping Ukraine from losing Crimea CNN — Russia showed no signs…
Editor’s Note: CNN’s Diana Magnay, Ben Wedeman and Tim Lister reported from Crimea, Elise Labott from Kiev, Phil Black from Moscow, and Thom Patterson and Tom Watkins wrote from Atlanta. Story highlights NEW: A supporter of Ukrainian forces says talks, not fights, will solve problems Rumor, confusion and outlandish claims…
Story highlights NEW: Crimea’s first vice-premier says situation is quiet NEW: Ukrainian border official describes attack in Kerch Conflicting messages are coming from Kiev and Moscow Crimea is last major stronghold opposing the new political leadership in Ukraine Simferopol, Ukraine CNN — The standoff in Ukraine’s Crimea region is a…
Applying for Italian citizenship via ancestry can be a long and drawn-out process – so what are some of the key things you should know before getting started? Source link
From Lombardy to Sicily, special measures are being put in place to alleviate the impact of air pollution and drought following an unusually dry and mild winter. Source link
A second trial of four Egyptian security officers accused of kidnapping and brutally murdering student Giulio Regeni in 2016 opened in Rome on Tuesday, with his parents vowing to uncover the truth. Source link
Italy has experienced one of its warmest winters yet, with several Italian regions seeing “significantly below average” rainfall and authorities sounding the alarm over drought. Source link
Albania’s prime minister has said the solidarity Italy showed to his country in the ’90’s is the reason why he agreed to sign a controversial migration pact with Rome. But is this the full story, or just an ‘advertising gimmick’? Source link
Milan and eight other provinces in the northern Italian region of Lombardy on Tuesday enforced temporary traffic limits and other measures to combat high levels of air pollution. Source link
New trial in Giulio Regeni case, Milan named world’s third most polluted city, Italy takes over Taranto steel plant, and more news from around Italy on Tuesday. Source link
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at the US Capitol on February 15 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images US House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing international criticism over his lack of swift action on Ukraine aid, adding pressure to make a decision that will have massive implications for his rookie speakership and…
Frosinone in the central-southern region of Lazio has been named Italy’s ‘smog capital’ in a new pollution report, with the northern city of Turin coming in second place. Source link
Italian media on Monday cited data which showed Milan was among the most polluted major cities in the world, alongside Delhi, Lahore, and Chengdu – but the city’s mayor was quick to dismiss the findings. Source link
Do you ever find your restaurant bill a little… salty? Source link
