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Digital certificate VS Covid-19
September 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italy introduced a digital certificate for access to some services and venues in an effort to curb COVID infections. The "green pass" will allow access for people who have had at least one vaccine dose, have recovered from coronavirus or who have...
Discovered a Roman Vessel in Mediterranean Sea
September 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
An ancient Roman vessel dating back to the second century BC was discovered in the Mediterranean Sea off the Sicilian coast of Palermo. The ship, lying at a depth of about 300 feet near Isola delle Femmine, is one of a number of wrecks found in...
Italy won Soccer European Championship
August 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Thousands of fans packed Rome’s sidewalks to wildly cheer Europe’s new soccer champions as Italy toured the city in an open-topped bus in July, crowning a day that saw them honored at the presidential palace and premier’s office and cited by the...
Italy passed 50 milion Covid-19 vaccines
August 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In late June, Italy passed the symbolic mark of 50 million Covid-19 vaccines administered, the same day the whole country became a low-risk 'white zone' and rules on wearing masks outdoors were relaxed. As of that time, 33 percent of the Italian...
Prosecco or Prosek? Italia vs Croatia
August 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Croatia and Italy have renewed the feud over prošek and prosecco wines. Croatian winemakers have leapt to the defense of their centuries-old dessert wine, prošek, amid a renewed prosecco identity war sparked by Italy. Italy said it would defend...
Italian dropping Covid-19 restrictions
July 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The list of Italian regions dropping most of their Covid-19 restrictions continues to grow. As of early June, many regions downgraded to “white” zone status meaning regions can drop most of the restrictions currently in place including evening...
The sand of the Sardinian beaches plundered by swimmers
July 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Authorities said in June that 41 individuals had been reported for the theft of about 220 pounds of items from beaches in separate incidents. Sardinia’s famed white sand is treasured on the island, and it is strictly forbidden to remove it. The...
Måneskin win Eurovision Song Contests
July 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
As reported by Eurovision.tv, Italy’s Måneskin came out on top in what was one of the most hotly contested Eurovision Song Contests ever. Switzerland won the jury vote in which Italy came fourth, but the 4-piece Italian rock band won the public...
Cruise ships in Venice
July 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In March, Venice announced a ban on large vessels, including cruise ships and shipping containers, following concerns from residents over pollution and underwater erosion of the city's foundations. The ban will only come into effect once new...
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