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Italy faced a national train strike
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
On May 6, Italy faced a national train strike that affected rail services across the country. Railway workers from companies such as Ferrovie dello Stato, Trenitalia, Trenord, and Tper participated in the eight-hour strike, leading to significant...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are planning a high-profile wedding in Venice
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are planning a high-profile wedding in Venice between June 24 and 26. The ceremony is expected to be held at a restored open-air theater on a Venetian island, with a guest list featuring prominent figures from various...
Cable car crash near Naples resulted in the deaths of four people
June 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
A recent cable car crash in Italy, near Naples, resulted in the deaths of four people, including a British couple and an Israeli citizen. The accident occurred when a traction cable snapped, causing a cabin to plummet to the ground. The cable car...
Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis
May 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At...
April 2025 marks the debut of the La Dolce Vita Orient Express trains
May 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
At press time, April 2025 marks the debut of the La Dolce Vita Orient Express trains, offering luxurious journeys across Italy. Departing primarily from Rome's Ostiense railway station, the fleet of six trains will feature itineraries connecting...
New regulations to preserve the country's natural and cultural heritage
May 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
In response to concerns over overtourism, Italian authorities have introduced new regulations to preserve the country's natural and cultural heritage. Notably, the beach at Tuerredda in Sardinia now requires visitors to book access in advance via a...
Milan Design Week 2025 transformed the city into a hub of creativity
May 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Milan Design Week 2025, which ran from April 7-13, transformed the city into a hub of creativity, blending luxury, design, fashion, and technology. The 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile emphasized immersive storytelling, artificial intelligence...
King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Italy
May 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
King Charles III and Queen Camilla embarked on a significant four-day state visit to Italy in April, aimed to strengthen UK-Italy relations and celebrate shared cultural and historical ties. Upon their arrival in Rome, the royal couple received a...
A new fresco has been discovered in the ancient city of Pompeii
April 2025 | La Gazzetta Italiana
More than 100 years after the discovery of the large fresco in the Villa of the Mysteries, a new one has been discovered in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, in Italy. An almost life-size frieze, or a 'megalography', has emerged which runs around...