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Stay informed on Italy’s most peculiar and intriguing happenings with the Latest Italian News category on WeirdItaly.com. We bring you breaking stories, captivating events, and offbeat occurrences that showcase the lesser-known and enigmatic side of Italy. Keep up-to-date with the most recent developments in Italian culture, society, and beyond as we delve into the country’s unique and fascinating news.

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Italy: 200 Alpine glaciers gone since end 19th Century

August 12, 2022 by WeirdItaly

According to Legambiente, an Italian environmentalist organization, ground snow has been steadily decreasing since 2012. According to the Italian environmental group Legambiente, 200 Alpine glaciers … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News, Nature in Italy Tags alps, climate change, environment, glaciers, Legambiente, nature
Venice's population falls below 50,000

For the first time, Venice’s population falls below 50,000

August 12, 2022 by WeirdItaly

14,000 residents lost in the last 20 years, including 8,000 in the last ten. The historic center of Venice’s population has dropped below 50,000 for … Read more

Categories Italian People, Latest Italian News Tags population, venice
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Drought reveals WWII bomb in Italy’s River Po

August 7, 2022 by WeirdItaly

On Sunday military scientists defused and detonated the 450-kg (1,000-pound) bomb discovered on July 25 near the northern town of Borgo Virgilio, close to the … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags Mantova, Po river, ww2, WWII
roman chest in pompeii discovered

Pompeii: Discovered the House of a Middle-class Family with Preserved Furnishing

August 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Discovery Of Furnishings From The House Of The ‘lararium’ In Regio V A Snapshot Of Middle Class Pompeii Small furnished apartments have been uncovered … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian History, Latest Italian News, What to see in Italy Tags ancient rome, Pompeii
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Italy and Intel are nearing a $5 billion deal for a chip factory

August 5, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Italy is nearing an agreement with Intel (INTC.O) to develop an advanced semiconductor packaging and assembly factory in the nation, according to two individuals informed … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags intel, semiconductor, tech
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7 dead, 8 injured, and 19 reported missing after a massive glacier collapse in Italy (updated)

July 4, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Seven people were killed, eight injured, and 19 people went missing when a big part of the Marmolada glacier in northern Italy collapsed on Sunday, … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags climate change, marmolada, trentino alto adige
The Mediterranean, A Sea of Culture

The Mediterranean, A Sea of Culture Conference in Naples

June 11, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Mediterranean Ministers of Culture Conference, scheduled for June 16 and 17, in Naples, intends to focus on cultural diplomacy in a critical area for … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags Mediterranean, mediterranean sea, naples
Bebeez Report on the VC market and Italian startups

Bebeez Report on the VC market and Italian startups

June 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Over 5 billion euros has been raised by startups and scaleups with an Italian DNA (Italian founders based in Italy or abroad) in the previous … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags startup, tech
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WHO assisting countries hit by a rare monkeypox outbreak in Europe

May 23, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Monkeypox is mostly found in tropical rainforests in Central and West Africa, although outbreaks have recently appeared in other regions of the world. Fever, rash, … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags health, monkeypox
Wild population of wolves in Italy

Wild population of wolves in Italy grows in size

April 26, 2023May 18, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Wolf population in Italy consists of 3,300 individuals split between the mountain ranges of the Alps and the Apennines.  There are more wolves in … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News, Nature in Italy Tags animals, nature, wolf
Face masks will remain compulsory in Italy in some indoor venues until mid-June

Face masks will remain compulsory in Italy in some indoor venues until mid-June

April 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Italy has ordered the use of masks at some indoor events until the middle of June. Until June 15, ace masks will be required on … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags covid
governo-draghi

Algeria’s gas supply to Italy might be increased by 4 billion cubic meters per year

April 11, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Algeria is anticipated to provide Italy with an additional 4 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year at the most. On Monday, Italian Prime … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags algeria, gas, russia, ucraina
Italy-to-limit-the-use-of-Russian-anti-virus-software-in-the-public-sector

Italy to limit the use of Russian anti-virus software in the public sector

March 18, 2022 by WeirdItaly

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Italy’s government is planning to restrict the use of Russian anti-virus software in the public sector, fearing … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags ferrari, Kaspersky anti virus, russia, security, ukraine
Italy builds six new wind farms to wean itself off Russian gas

Italy builds six new wind farms to wean itself off Russian gas

March 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

As part of its attempts to minimize reliance on Russian gas, the Italian government has approved the building of six wind farms with a total … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags energy, russia, ukraine, wind farm
Birth rate in Italy hit record low in 2021

Birth rate in Italy hit record low in 2021

March 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

In 2021, births in Italy dipped below 400,000 for the first time in history, according to the statistics institute ISTAT, while the overall population decreased … Read more

Categories Latest Italian News Tags coronavirus, population
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