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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...
Mario Draghi Call Travelers to Visit Italy
June 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Prime Minister Mario Draghi urged travelers to visit Italy for summer holiday after the conclusion of a meeting of tourism ministers from the Group of 20 wealthy nations (G20) held in May. The G20, which Italy is the president of this year, looked...
Coffe returns “tradition” to the Bar
June 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Italian custom of drinking coffee quickly at the counter of your favorite coffee shop has been banned under the country’s strict coronavirus restrictions, but bar owners say it is time to restore this tradition. Struggling business owners say...
A new floor for the Roman Colosseum
June 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In early May, Italy unveiled its plan for the new floor in the Roman Colosseum. The ancient Colosseum has not had an arena floor since the 19th century, but the Italian government has approved a plan to furnish it with a new floor giving visitors...
Pope Francis will Open a Meeting
June 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will open a meeting on the demographic crisis facing Italy and other nations, entitled “General States of Birth.” The Covid-19 pandemic has only worsened a preexisting trend in declining birthrates in Italy,...
Italy 3-day lockdown over Easter Holiday
May 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italy enforced a strict 3-day lockdown over Easter weekend in an effort to prevent a surge in Covid-19 cases over the holiday. All Italian regions were in the “red-zone” – the highest tier of restrictions. Non-essential movement was banned;...
No more Cruise Ships entering in Venice
May 2021 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Italian authorities have approved a ban on cruise ships entering the historic center of Venice. The decision came in response to a request from the U.N. cultural body UNESCO. Large ships will now have to dock at the city’s industrial port until a...
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