Tag Archives: Italy News

Winter Storms Blanket Italy in Snow

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Snow at Greek Theatre in Taormina, Sicily by @giovannicappuccino Winter has definitely arrived in Italy, and the frigid temperatures and yes, even nevicata, snowfall, has reached the mezzogiorno, as far south as Sicily, even at low altitudes, along the coast. … Continue reading →

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Italy Announces Paolo Gentiloni as New Prime Minister

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Margie Miklas

If you’ve been following Italian politics, you know that Matteo Renzi is out and Paolo Gentiloni is in. Changes in Italian government leaders happen faster than the blink of an eye sometimes, or so it seems. According to The Guardian, … Continue reading →

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Will Italy Say Si or No to Matteo Renzi’s Referendum?

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Today is election day in Italy and in a few hours Italians will go to the polls to cast their votes.  Will they say si or no to Matteo Renzi’s referendum to  streamline the parliament?  Voting begins today at 07:00 … Continue reading →

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Recent Travel News from Italy

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Sorry I have not posted here lately.I didn’t even realize it has been ten days. I have been doing a lot of editing of my book and have been busy with other things, like everyone else. No excuses. So many … Continue reading →

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News in Italy

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I saw this news story about Juliet’s balcony in Verona and knew it would just be a matter of time. Tourists are getting out of hand and the city officials want to be proactive in protecting this Unesco World Heritage … Continue reading →

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Italy News – A New Tax

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Margie Miklas

The latest news in Italy is about a tax  that has been levied and it affects tourists who take excursions to any of Italy’s 36  or 37 minor islands. The beautiful island of Capri off the Amalfi Coast is one … Continue reading →

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Italy News – Another Earthquake Hits Northern Italy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Another earthquake has hit northern Italy in the same region as one that occurred just nine days ago. This morning’s 5.8 quake has left at least 10 people dead and has done additional damage to the historical buildings and local … Continue reading →

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News from Italy – One Day Driving Ban in Rome and Milan

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Margie Miklas

I was just browsing the news from Italy as I often like to do and I found this article from ANSA to be very interesting. Tomorrow, which is Sunday, a ban goes into effect for nine hours in Rome and … Continue reading →

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