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A Roman mosaic discovered in Valpollicella
July 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
A Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy after decades of searching. According to officials, scholars first found evidence of a Roman villa in the commune of Negrar di Valpolicella, north of Verona, more than a...
The governament Subsidy for Bicyclette or electric scooter
June 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Masstransitmag.com reports “The Italian government will offer a 70 percent subsidy, capped at 500 euros ($540), for people who buy a new bicycle or electric scooter or sign up to bike and scooter sharing services. Transport Minister Paola De...
A unique opportunity for research of Rome’s urban beehives
June 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
The coronavirus epidemic offered a unique opportunity for research of Rome’s urban beehives. For three years, members of the carabinieri, the military police which has a special force charged with protecting forests and the environment, have been...
The Siena Palio has cancelled for coronavirus pandemic
June 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
For the first time since WWII, Italy has cancelled the Siena Palio. Due to the coronavirus, Italy’s most famous horserace will not take place this summer, the city of Siena announced in May. The Palio, a tradition dating back centuries, attracts...
The italian Lockdown will be “Open” in June
June 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
At press time, the Italian government plans to lift restrictions on travel between regions of Italy, as of June 3. Crossing from one region to another will be tightly limited until June 2, but as of June 3, travel will only be restricted if an area...
Tornie De Paolo
May 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Tomie DePaola, the prolific children’s author and illustrator of “Strega Nona,” died on March 30 at the age of 85 in his home state of New Hampshire. DePaola had suffered a fall the week prior which he was badly injured in and died of complications...
The first National Dante Day
May 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
On March 25, Italy marked its first national Dante Day. Dante Day was established to celebrate two anniversaries. This year, 2020, marks the 700th anniversary of the completion of the “Divine Comedy” and March 25, 2021 will mark the 700th...
Italian Lockdown, Governament offices closed
May 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
With many government offices closed during Italy’s lockdown, the country has extended the validity of all identity documents including residence permits, identity cards and driving licenses. An updated national emergency decree on March 23 included...
Pope Francis Blessing the World vs COVID-19
May 2020 | La Gazzetta Italiana
Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary blessing “To the City and to the World” on March 27 to pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pope held the special Urbi et Orbi, which is typically reserved only for Christmas and Easter, from the...
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