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Coronavirus — Italy Prohibits Travel over Christmas

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Italy has tightened its measures to halt the spread of the Coronavirus even further by banning travel to other regions of the country during the Christmas and New Year period. As per the dictates of the new arrangement, Italians are supposed to stay home over the holiday season.

Italy Closes Social Places in Bid to Halt Virus

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Sunday tightened coronavirus restrictions across the country after the country’s number of coronavirus infections skyrocketed. The premier’s move was effected despite the strong opposition from the country’s regional heads and street protests in opposition to curfews.

EU Resumes Summit Talks on Coronavirus Aid

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

It was past midnight when the leaders of the EU member states left the meeting on economic and financial aid to deal with the consequences of the Coronavirus crisis without result. The meeting is considered to be the first non-virtual meeting after the coronavirus outbreak in Europe.

Coronavirus: Italy, Other Countries, Begin Reopening

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Benedict Kasigara Leave a comment

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, announced that he would relax the regulations imposed in the country seven weeks ago against the new coronavirus. The country reported 260 deaths on Sunday, the lowest number of deaths per day since mid-March. Mr. Conte said he would loosen regulations from May 4 and allow a small number of people wearing masks to visit relatives.

Coronavirus: Conte to Reopen Italy Beginning May 4

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that the lockdown that has been implemented from March 9 to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus will be gradually relaxed from May 4. Conte promised “a serious, scientific plan” that would include a “rethinking of modes of transport.”

Coronavirus: Cases Fall, Death Toll Rises in Italy

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

Itаlу announced 566 new deaths from COVID-19 оn Monday, rаіѕіng the total to mоrе than 20,000 deaths since the ѕtаrt оf the раndеmіс. Italy couldn’t keep up with thе trend оn Sundау, whеn іt hаd its lowest number of daily fatalities in more than three weeks. Thus, the total number оf dесеаѕеd rоѕе tо 20,465 this Mоndау.

Europe Postpones Discussing Debt, Approves Emergency Package

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

Eurореаn Union fіnаnсе mіnіѕtеrѕ approved a €500 billion rescue package tо prevent аnd соmbаt есоnоmіс damage durіng thе раndеmіс of соrоnаvіruѕ. In so doing, they postponed fоr thе future a debate thаt hаd bееn ѕрlіttіng thе Eurореаn Union on how (and who) to pay for it.

Italian Senate Authorizes Salvini Trial for Kidnapping Migrants

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The Italian Senate voted on Wednesday to authorize the opening of a lawsuit against Matteo Salvini, leader of the extreme right-wing Liga party and former Interior Minister, for blocking more than 100 migrants in the Mediterranean. Salvini is accused of “abuse of power and kidnapping of people,” a crime punishable by up to fifteen years in prison, and which would bar him from holding public office.

Venice Put on Alert as New Floods Loom

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

Venice is preparing on Saturday for a further increase of floods that have ravaged the city in recent days, and led the authorities to declare a state of emergency throughout the region. Civil protection officials have issued a red alert for the Venice region, drawing attention to the occurrence of “violent gusts” in the city. Meteorological services predict thunderstorms this weekend, which, combined with high tide, could dangerously raise the water level.