All of the country is affected by a 24-hour strike of public transports
Zeta Italy News. A 24-hour nationwide strike affecting buses, subways, and streetcars began at 5:30 a.m., with no guaranteed service periods. Limited operations of the public transports will continue in some areas, with only 30 percent of staff on duty. Unions are protesting to demand a renewed National Contract, more resources, a strategic planning and sector reform, improved health and safety standards for workers.
China and Italy signed 10 agreements and memoranda in the presence of their respective Heads of State
“You are welcome as an old friend of the Chinese people and a good friend of mine,” Xi Jinping said today to the Italian President Mattarella, who is on a state visit to Beijing. During their meeting, the two Heads of State remarked the importance of a cooperation between China and Italy to face global challenges. An intent that was sealed by the signing of 10 agreements and memoranda, ranging from cinematographic cooperation to competition cooperation.
The International Tourism Forum arrives in Florence
The forum is held in Florence’s Fortezza da Basso from November 8 to 9. Members of the government, experts, and industry leaders are reuniting to draft a “Pact for Tourism”. Ten panels will be covered: Jubilee, Innovation, Skills Development, Sustainability, Quality, Growth, Accessibility, Wellness, Coastal Tourism, and Mountain Tourism.
No more malaria alarm in Italy
The presidency of the Veneto Region has backtracked on what had been defined as an autochthonous case of malaria in Verona, which had triggered an alarm about the return of the disease in Italy. It was a mistake in the reconstruction; the patient was in Africa, in Nigeria, twenty days ago.
Champagne operation uncovers million-euros of stolen goods
It was a bicycle stolen and then put on the web to be sold that caught the Foggia based organization which had carried out numerous thefts in recent years. The Larino Carabinieri company concluded the operation that was called Champagne because the stolen goods also included foodstuffs like champagne.
A body found in the Naviglio in Milan
A 25-year-old man disappeared on Halloween night and his body was found in the Naviglio, in Milan. Among the hypotheses, a settlement of accounts is not excluded.
Cappuccino Day. The world celebrates the beloved Italian drink
Cappuccino Day, celebrated globally on November 8, honors the iconic Italian drink made from coffee and steamed milk. Italy marks the day with various events and social activities. The cappuccino’s origin is traced to 1683 when Friar Marco d’Aviano reportedly added milk to mellow the strong taste of Viennese coffee. The drink’s name is said to come from the Capuchin friars, inspired by the color of their robes.
According to new data, Centenarians in Italy are increasing
Over the past 10 years, the number of centenarians in Italy has grown by 30 percent, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics. Of these, 89 percent are women. About 20 Italians have reached the 110-year mark (supercentenarians) in 2024, including only one man. The oldest person in Italy is a woman residing in Emilia Romagna who turned 114 in October.
Europa League, a win and a draw for the Italian teams
Lazio wins 2-1 at home against Porto and maintains the lead: it’s the only team in the UEFA Europa League’s standings to be first with maximum points.
The score at the end of Union Saint Gilloise-Roma was 1-1. The Italian football team returns from the away match with one point, bringing the total count after four games to five.
All ready for the Tennis Atp Finals in Turin
The rounds of the tournament to be held in Turin from November 10 to 17 have been drawn. Italian Jannik Sinner, world number one, will face Medvedev, Fritz and De Minaur in the first phase. In the doubles, Italians Azzurri and Vavassori will take on Arevalo-Pavic, Bopanna Ebdenn, Krawietz-Puetz.
