Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
2024年12月5日 · Archaeologists discover treasure trove of ancient artefacts in Tuscany. Ancient statues, coins and jewels dating back to Roman and Etruscan times have been recovered from thermal baths in San Casciano dei Bagni, southern Tuscany, Italy’s culture ministry said on Tuesday, according to Ansa. The items were unearthed at the site of a former thermal bathhouse used for healing purposes as far ...
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How is Italy's general strike affecting daily life on Friday?
2024年11月26日 · Under Italian laws, public transport companies are required to provide a number of ‘essential services’ (servizi essenziali or minimi) during walkouts to allow commuters to travel to and from work.For info on which essential services are available in your area on Friday, check the relevant transport operator’s website, app or social media accounts.
Q&A: What you need to know about Italy's new driving laws
2024年11月21日 · New drivers – Under current laws, new drivers (neopatentati) are banned from driving vehicles with a power-to-weight ratio of over 55 kilowatts per ton and with an engine power exceeding 70 kilowatts for a full year from the date they got their licence.. READ ALSO: What you should expect from Italy’s practical driving test The reform will raise the power-to-weight threshold to 75 kilowatts ...
Inside Italy: Why aren't Italians snapping up €1 homes?
2024年11月23日 · A view of Dolceacqua, in Italy's northwestern Liguria region. Photo by Dan Hadar on Unsplash In this week's Inside Italy review, we look at why €1-home schemes aren’t as popular with Italians as they are with foreigners, and new laws clamping down on the use of e-scooters amid safety concerns.
Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
2024年8月22日 · Four emergency responders seriously injured in Rome wildfire. A firefighter and three Civil Protection members were rushed to Rome’s Sant’Eugenio Hospital on Wednesday after they suffered severe burns while battling a blaze that broke out in a field in Torre Spaccata, east of the city, Italian media reported. The flames, which were fanned by strong winds, also engulfed and destroyed a ...
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Key points: What to expect from Italy’s nationwide rail strike this …
2024年11月22日 · Passengers travelling across Italy by train may face delays or cancellations this weekend as staff at state-owned railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato, which includes Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper, and private company Italo plan to strike for 24 hours – from 9pm on Saturday, November 23rd, to 9pm on Sunday, November 24th.
What do Italy's new driving laws mean for newly licensed drivers?
2024年12月5日 · A long-planned reform of the Italian Highway Code that will see driving laws and penalties toughened in a bid to cut road deaths is set to come into force on Saturday, December 14th, after being approved by parliament last month.. Under the reform, motorists on Italian roads will face harsher rules in relation to a number of offences, including DUI, mobile phone use and speed limit violations.
What to expect from Italy's nationwide rail strike this weekend
2024年7月4日 · Passengers travelling across Italy by train may face delays or cancellations this weekend as staff at state-owned railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato, which includes Trenitalia, Trenord and Trenitalia Tper, and private company Italo plan to strike from 9pm on Saturday, July 6th, to 9pm Sunday, July 7th, for a total of 24 hours.