Climate Change
June 21, 2022
Italian strikes add to air travel chaos as Ryanair, Easyjet and British Airways ground flights
June 8, 2022
The Independent says Airline passengers face further widespread disruption on Wednesday with industrial action in Italy adding to the expected dozens of cancellations.
Ukraine to regain control of Snake Island
June 30, 2022
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Dad ‘shoots himself dead after 18-month-old son he left in hot car dies’
June 30, 2022
11:03 am
‘Mounting concerns’ around Sir Captain Tom charity prompts formal inquiry
June 30, 2022
10:56 am
Boris refuses to rule out snap election and claims ‘idea hasn’t occurred to me’
June 30, 2022
10:53 am
Lithuanians sign up for border militia – We can’t trust Russia
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A surge of Lithuanians sign up for border militia and taken arms against fears the Russians will invade the Baltics next because they don’t trust
Norway blocks food supplies to Russians & fears Russian aggression
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Norway blocks food supplies to Russians to which the Russian authorities demand a swift resolution or else feel the wrath of the Russian armed forces.
EU Alliance
Georgia: Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi to demand EU membership
Euronews says TENS OF THOUSANDS of demonstrators marched in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi on Monday to demand EU membership for the former Soviet republic in the Caucasus.
Ex-Northern Ireland secretary accuses Boris Johnson of ‘Putinesque tactics’
The Guardian says Boris Johnson is engaging in “Putinesque” tactics by using the Northern Ireland protocol bill to cause a populist row with Brussels when the EU is willing to compromise, Peter Hain, a former Northern Ireland secretary, said on Sunday.
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Eurozone is heading for a recession – inflation to a record 7.5%
April 1, 2022
The eurozone is heading for a recession and into a new economic reality where high inflation is no longer a temporary headache and seriously threatens
Spain to regulate crypto asset advertising after losses in market
January 25, 2022
More grim news for the crypto market on Monday, as Spain begins to regulate crypto asset rampant advertising of crypto assets.
European banks storing €20bn a year in tax havens
September 6, 2021
European banks storing €20bn a year in tax havens – Barclays and HSBC among banks booking money equivalent to 14% of annual profits in offshore
Amazon hit by record $887 million EU privacy fines – AMZN stock falls by 8%
July 31, 2021
Amazon (AMZN) faces a record-breaking £637 million ($887 million) EU privacy fines even though the tech giant was based in the tax haven in Luxembourg. The
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Texas sheriff says he ‘will not persecute’ those seeking an abortion
The Guardian says A TEXAS sheriff, whose beat largely includes the city of San Antonio, has declared he would not be pursuing those in his jurisdiction who choose to get an abortion after the supreme court scrapping of federal abortion rights.
Chinese invasion of Taiwan ‘would be catastrophic miscalculation’
The Guardian says China would be making “a catastrophic miscalculation” if it invaded Taiwan, Liz Truss has said, telling the Nato summit that the UK and other countries should reconsider trading relationships with countries that used economic power in “coercive” ways.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner sentenced to 20 years in prison over sexual abuse of young girls
Sky News says GHISLAINE MAXWELL has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following her conviction on five counts of sex trafficking.
Travel to Italy
Heathrow passengers report ‘total chaos’ after 30 flights cancelled
June 30, 2022
The Guardian says AIRLINE PASSENGERS have complained of “total chaos” at Heathrow after the airport made a last-minute order to cancel flights because it could not handle them.
Airport chaos as luggage abandoned and passengers ‘forced to sleep on floor’
June 28, 2022
The Independent says AIRPORT MAYHEM gripped terminals again on Sunday as images emerged of customers forced to sleep on floors, surrounded by snaking passenger queues and mountains of abandoned luggage.
Rail strikes: Millions face travel misery today as railways grind to halt AGAIN amid fears of another walkout in 2 weeks
June 23, 2022
The Sun says BRITAIN’S railways will grind to a miserable halt again today — amid fears militant unions are already drawing up plans for a crippling second wave of strikes in just two weeks.
Easyjet customers ‘locked in sweltering airport corridor with no water or toilets’
June 23, 2022
The Metro says DOZENS of tourists were allegedly locked in a sweltering airport corridor for an hour, only to find out their flight had been cancelled.
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Gucci x Adidas – the internet-breaking collaboration the fashion world needs
It’s the collaboration that has the fashion world excited – luxury Italian fashion house Gucci has teamed up with sportswear giant Adidas.
Scarlett Johansson’s news skincare line sparks debate on celebrity beauty brands
The Independent says Scarlett Johansson is the latest celebrity to launch their own beauty brand. On 22 February, the 37-year-old actress announced the arrival of her new skincare line, The Outset.
Top 10 most expensive luxury Gucci items EVER
Italian fashion giant Gucci is renowned for their high-end luxury products and remain one of the most valuable international brands in the world.
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Travelling to Italia is usually very safe. It is one of the most developed nations in the world. However, the recent coronavirus breakout has sparked concerns when travelling to northern of the country.
Here is the Official Italian tourism website
- To prevent the spread of infectious disease health practitioners suggest you catch all your sneezes in a tissue and dispose of it immediately.
- Use hand sanitising gel regularly
- Use a face mask when in public
- Report to emergency services if you have flu like symptoms
So far the Coronavirus outbreak has not been contained. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning of pandemic outbreak as many nations including UK, USA, Iran and China struggle to stem the spreading of the deadly disease.
The best time to visit Rome is during spring and fall, when temperatures are comfortable and there are fewer crowds.
The scenery is vibrant, prices are lower, and the weather is ideal for exploring all the country has to offer.
However, if you want to enjoy the coastline and stunning beaches, you should go in August.
Top 5 things you should never do in Italia
Don’t tell the chef how to make his dish better
Don’t order a cappuccino after 11am, although these days its more cosmopolitan
Don’t put cheese on a pasta that contains fish or seafood.
Don’t cut your spaghetti with a knife and fork, ever.
Don’t wear shorts, tank top or flip-flops when visiting a church.