Friday, February 26, 2016

Italy The Local

  • Italy's news in English
 
Italian makes first winter ascent of 'Killer Mountain'
Pakistan's "Killer Mountain" Nanga Parbat. Photo: Adeel Anwer

Italian makes first winter ascent of 'Killer Mountain'

Nanga Parbat is the second highest peak after K2. 
    Northern Italy's trees overrun by toxic caterpillar cobwebs
    The toxic Pine Processionary Caterpillar is spreading across northern Italy. Photo: Wikimedia

    Northern Italy's trees overrun by toxic caterpillar cobwebs

    The webs are made my a stinging caterpillar. 
    Alleged Isis recruiter arrested in Italy
    Italian police have arrested an alleged Isis recruiter. Photo: Raffaele Esposito

    Alleged Isis recruiter arrested in Italy

    The man reportedly recruited aspiring jihadists who were then radicalized by Bosnian imam. 
    Barber told to pay copyright over Donna Summer 'ringtone'
    An Italian barber has been sanctioned for having a song as his ringtone at work. Photo: Highways England

    Barber told to pay copyright over Donna Summer 'ringtone'

    His phone rang in front of a copyright inspector. 
    Italy Zika case may have been sexually transmitted: doctors
    The Aedes Aegypti mosquito larvae photographed at a laboratory of the Ministry of Health of El Salvador in San Salvador. Photo: Marvin Recinos/AFP

    Italy Zika case may have been sexually transmitted: doctors

    The case dates back to 2014. 
      Ancient Pompeii to open more homes to the public
      A fresco of Venus in the House of Venus in the Shell. Photo: Carole Raddato/Flickr

      Ancient Pompeii to open more homes to the public

      Some human casts will also be displayed for the first time. 
      Child abuse victims head to Rome for George Pell hearing
      Vatican finance chief George Pell will give evidence in Rome. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP

      Child abuse victims head to Rome for George Pell hearing

      The Australian survivors of Catholic clergy abuse say they're on a "truth hunt". 
      Italy's Senate approves gay unions bill
      Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

      Italy's Senate approves gay unions bill

      173 senators voted in favour, 71 against and none abstained.  
        One stabbed as football fans clash ahead of Rome game
        The clashes came a year after fans of Dutch club Feyenoord (pictured) trashed parts of Rome. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

        One stabbed as football fans clash ahead of Rome game 

        The violent clashes between Lazio and Galatasaray supporters led to hundreds of arrests. 
          Guilt-laden thief returns sand to Italy's jewel...after 29 years
          Photo: Luca Giudicatti/Flickr

          Guilt-laden thief returns sand to Italy's jewel...after 29 years

          The sand thief was overcome with guilt after reading about a bid by Italian schoolchildren to save the island of Budelli. 
          Features
          How these star-crossed lovers met their Italian Romeos
          Holly and Gianluca on their wedding day in Capri.

          How these star-crossed lovers met their Italian Romeos

          And none of them met online... 
          The Local list
          Tourist types you'll meet in Italy: which one are you?
          Photo: Luca Sartoni

          Tourist types you'll meet in Italy: which one are you?

          So are you the sort that "pushes" the Leaning Tower of Pisa? 
          Busted: five pernicious myths about dating an Italian
          Forget these stale old stereotypes about dating an Italian. Photo: Alex De Carvalho

          Busted: five pernicious myths about dating an Italian

          A lot has been written about what it's like to date an Italian - and most of it is nonsense. 
          The Local list
          Ten fantastic holidays for Italy-loving foodies
          Photo: Danny Nicholson

          Ten fantastic holidays for Italy-loving foodies

          With our guide to Italian cookery holidays, you can plan a trip to Italy which will give you a real taste for the country. 
          5,000 migrant kids vanished in Italy: but where are they?
          Children disembark from a boat at the Brindisi harbor, southern Italy, in September 2014. Photo: DFF/AFP

          5,000 migrant kids vanished in Italy: but where are they?

          In an increasingly worrying element of the refugee crisis, at least 10,000 have disappeared in Europe. 
          More news
          Six Nations
          Kelly Haimona in for Italy ahead of Scotland clash
          Kelly Haimona has been recalled for Italy in Saturday's match against Scotland. Photo: Gabriel Buoys/AFP

          Kelly Haimona in for Italy ahead of Scotland clash

          But will he make a difference to Italy's performance? 
          Six ways Donald Trump is eerily similar to Berlusconi
          Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi have much in common: Photos: Ethan Miller/AFP (L) and Tiziana Fabi/AFP (R)

          Six ways Donald Trump is eerily similar to Berlusconi

          Were these two separated at birth? 
          Italian military action in Libya is unthinkable: Pinotti
          Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti has ruled out military intervention in Libya: Photo: Armend Nimani/AFP

          Italian military action in Libya is unthinkable: Pinotti

          Italy has agreed to let the US launch drone strikes from Sicily. 
          How Pompeii brought ancient Roman wine back to life
          Roman wine being brought back to life in Pompeii. Photo: Piero Mastrobeardino

          How Pompeii brought ancient Roman wine back to life

          In the excavated vineyards of Pompeii an ambitious project is bringing ancient Roman wine back to life. 
          Italy's gay unions bill makes kids 'second class citizens'
          Protesters outside Italy's Senate on Wednesday. Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFP

          Italy's gay unions bill makes kids 'second class citizens'

          A vote on the watered-down bill is due to get underway on Thursday evening. 
          From our other editions
          Troops prepare for trouble at asylum border
          File Photo: Austrian Bundesheer

          Troops prepare for trouble at asylum border

          Austria is beefing up the army at its borders to deal with the inflow of migrants, with 450 more troops from Monday and military police on standby in case of trouble. 
          Anti-immigrant climate sparks citizenship rush
          Photo: Christophe G

          Anti-immigrant climate sparks citizenship rush

          Swiss naturalizations rose by 20 percent in 2015, reversing a downward trend over the previous 10 years. 
          Fatal cucumber sex game lands man in court
          Photo: DPA

          Fatal cucumber sex game lands man in court

          A man in southern Germany faces five years in prison after his lover died in a sex accident involving an edible dildo and a burnt piece of meat. 
          Denmark just took a major step to eliminate food waste
          Princess Marie (left) helped open the new market on Monday. Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix

          Denmark just took a major step to eliminate food waste

          With 700,000 tonnes of food thrown away each year, a new Copenhagen shop selling discounted surplus food is hailed as a step in the right direction. 
          Benidorm's Sticky Vicky, 72, retires from sexy magic show
          The performer in her heyday. Photo: Sticky Vicky / Facebook

          Benidorm's Sticky Vicky, 72, retires from sexy magic show

          If you haven’t heard of Sticky Vicky then that can only mean one thing: you haven’t been to Benidorm. 
          Sponsored Article
          US taxes and FATCA: 'The time for hiding is over'
          National
          How Pompeii brought ancient Roman wine back to life
          Six ways Donald Trump is eerily similar to Berlusconi
          Italy's Senate approves gay unions bill
          National
          Six breathtaking Roman ruins that you've never heard of
          Sponsored Article
          8 things you learn in an international flatshare
          National
          Gay unions: will Italy blow this chance to boost its image?
          National
          Forget Cinque Terre: these hidden gems are even better
          National
          Italy clouds mar Renzi's second anniversary
          Why this town became Italy's first to ban slot machines
          National
          Why this town became Italy's first to ban slot machines
          Hands off! School kids try to buy paradise island for Italy
          National
          Hands off! School kids try to buy paradise island for Italy
          National
          Five reasons why the world is worried about the state of Italy
          National
          Italy's late coffee king buried inside iconic Moka pot
          Travel
          Why these idyllic Italian towns are saying no to tourists
          Italian gran scoops degree with top marks - aged 87
          Technology
          Ten essential free phone apps for a visit to Rome
          Lifestyle
          How these star-crossed lovers met their Italian Romeos
          National
          How this tiny Italian town opened its homes to refugees
          Features
          Tourist types you'll meet in Italy: which one are you?
          Features
          Busted: five pernicious myths about dating an Italian
          National
          Italian war prisoner's letter delivered after 72 years
          Pilgrims loot Rome homes 'to pay for Padre Pio trip'
          National
          Raffaele Sollecito creates a social network for the dead
          Seventy hurt by flying oranges in Italy's crazy fruit fight
          How Under the Tuscan Sun changed a small Italian town

          No comments:

          Post a Comment

          Please leave a comment-- or suggestions, particularly of topics and places you'd like to see covered