Plague, Psychiatric Wards, and Phantoms: The Untold Story of PovegliaPoveglia Island in Italy is currently off-limits to the public and known as the Island of Ghosts. British newspaper The Mirror has reported on Poveglia Island in Italy, known as the Island of Ghosts. Poveglia Island is located in the north of Italy, about 3.1 miles south of the famous tourist destination, Venice. Its beautiful […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign VisitorsThe city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Chinese State Media Mocks South Korea's Absence from G7 SummitYoon Suk Yeol(right), the President of South Korea, is seen in a summit meeting with President Joe Biden (left) of the United States and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the Grand Prince Hotel, the venue for the G7 summit in Hiroshima, on May 21 last year. ⓒ Newsis Chinese state-run media outlets relentlessly […]
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Plague, Psychiatric Wards, and Phantoms: The Untold Story of Poveglia Poveglia Island in Italy is currently off-limits to the public and known as the Island of Ghosts. British newspaper The Mirror has reported on Poveglia Island in Italy, known as the Island of Ghosts. Poveglia Island is located in the north of Italy, about 3.1 miles south of the famous tourist destination, Venice. Its beautiful […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors The city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Chinese State Media Mocks South Korea's Absence from G7 Summit Yoon Suk Yeol(right), the President of South Korea, is seen in a summit meeting with President Joe Biden (left) of the United States and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the Grand Prince Hotel, the venue for the G7 summit in Hiroshima, on May 21 last year. ⓒ Newsis Chinese state-run media outlets relentlessly […]
Italy to Invest $1.1 Billion in AI Over the Next Five Years Italy is moving towards becoming an economic powerhouse through investments in AI and cybersecurity. On the 8th (local time), Italy’s state-run lending institution announced that the venture capital division of the Italian Cassa Depositors’ Association (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, CDP) would invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in AI and cybersecurity over the next five […]
Italy Slams TikTok with $10.8 Million Fine Over Minor Safety Breach Photo=AFP Yonhap News Italian authorities have fined TikTok, the Chinese short-form video platform, 10 million euros (approximately $10.8 million) for failing to protect minors from harmful content. Meanwhile, in the United States Congress, passing a “bill that could ban TikTok,” justified on the grounds of national security, is gaining momentum, intensifying the Western restriction on […]
Italy Reveals the World's Scariest Ride – Viewer Discretion Advised One of the scariest rides in the world is the roller coaster, but Italy's amusement parks and recreational facilities are lesser known.
Top 10 Mouth-Watering Christmas Dishes From Around the World During Christmas, people in France enjoy Bûche de Noël and Vin Chaud, while in the U.S., Eggnog and Turkey are popular festive treats.
Italians Once Hated Starbucks, Now Can't Get Enough – Here's Why Starbucks continues to expand in Italy, opening its fourth store near the Vatican in Rome, overcoming initial resistance to its presence.
Milan Says 'No' to Late-Night Noise: Food and Drink Ban in Effect Milan imposed a temporary ban on food and drink takeouts near Porta Venezia due to late-night noise pollution and other issues.
Michelangelo's Mysterious Secret Room Finally Opens to Public After 500 Years Michelangelo's Secret Room, where the Renaissance artist is believed to have hidden and painted 500 years ago, will be opened to the public.
Italy's Hidden Gem Revealed to the Public for the First Time in 2,000 Years Italy's Colosseum, a 2,000-year-old landmark, opens its underground space to the public after extensive restoration work.
Shhh! Keep It Down or Pay Up $35K: Europe Warns Noisy Tourists European cities like Alicante, Portofino, and Dubrovnik are imposing fines on tourists for disruptive behaviors to combat over-tourism.
Fined $2,700 for Wearing Flip-Flops in Europe Cinque Terre fines tourists up to $2,700 for inappropriate footwear, amid broader European efforts to manage overtourism.
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