Italy faces travel disruption on 13 December due to transport strike
Dec 8, 2024 · *On Sunday 15 December, Italy’s airports will be impacted by a 24-hour strike called by TechnoSky air navigation staff, a four-hour strike by airport workers from 13.00-17.00, and a separate four-hour strike (also 13.00-17.00) by air traffic controllers in Malpensa and Linate airports in Milan and Catania in Sicily.
Italy faces nationwide 24-hour train strike on 12-13 October
Oct 11, 2024 · Walkout by railway workers is one of a series of strikes in Italy in October.. Train passengers in Italy face disruption to rail services on the weekend of 12-13 October due to a 24-hour strike by railway staff, affecting train routes across the country.
Roma sack Ivan Juric as club seeks fourth manager in a year
Nov 11, 2024 · Mancini tipped as front-runner to become Roma's third manager of the season.. Roma have sacked Ivan Jurić as head coach, the Serie A football club announced on Sunday, following a 3-2 home defeat by Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.. The 49-year-old Croatian coach was dropped by Roma after just 12 matches, with the club losing four of the last five league games.
Juliet's balcony in Verona: true love's enduring myth - Wanted in …
Feb 14, 2024 · Casa di Giulietta in Verona. Inside the mediaeval building, located on Via Cappello 23, is a display of Renaissance-era costumes and the bed used in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 classic movie adaptation of the tragic romance.. A bronze statue of Juliet adorns the courtyard, with visitors lining up to rub her right breast for luck. This is a replica of the original statue - now displayed indoors ...
Bologna under water as Italy hit by heavy rain and floods
Oct 20, 2024 · Italy faces wave of extreme weather this weekend.. The north Italian city of Bologna was largely underwater on Saturday night after more than 80mm of rain fell in a few hours, causing the river Ravone to break its banks.
Guide to Todi: How to Make the Most of Your Visit in the Umbrian …
Mar 1, 2024 · Discover the Timeless Beauty of Todi: Italy's Hidden Gem Nestled in the heart of Italy's Umbria region, Todi beckons with its medieval charm, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. This ancient town, perched atop a hill overlooking the Tiber River, offers a glimpse into the past while providing all the comforts of the present.
Trump picks Tilman Fertitta as United States ambassador to Italy
Dec 22, 2024 · Fertitta owns Houston Rockets and Landry’s. US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said he will nominate billionaire Tilman Fertitta as Washington's new ambassador to Italy. Fertitta, 67, owns the Houston Rockets pro basketball team and is known to many as the host of CNBC reality television ...
Rome unveils restored Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Dec 7, 2024 · Exterior of Basilica di S. Maria del Popolo. The restoration involved both the interior and exterior of the basilica, incorporating the central nave, transept, roof and decorative features including stuccoes and the marble coat of arms of Pope Sixtus IV under whose pontificate the church was reconstructed between 1472 and 1477.
Best things to do in Rome in December 2024 - Wanted in Rome
Nov 26, 2024 · Wanted in Rome is a monthly magazine in English for expatriates in Rome established in 1985. The magazine covers Rome news stories that may be of interest to English and Italian speaking residents, and tourists as well.
Italy celebrates Sophia Loren on her 90th birthday
Sep 19, 2024 · Italy will celebrate the 90th birthday of legendary actress Sophia Loren, one of the last stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, in Rome on Friday 20 September.