In Budapest, Gianmarco Tamberi won the World Cup in the high jump with a leap of 2.36 meters, adding gold to his already impressive collection. Our hero’s path in Budapest The athlete from Ancona, nicknamed Gimbo or half-beard, has been doing his superstitious routine since 2011. To relieve tension during […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
Hot Emergency: All Alpine glaciers over 0 degrees Celsius
The burning summer of 2023 is about to become a distant memory, but the scorching temperatures do not appear to be abating. This is the present scenario in Italy, with another hot emergency affecting the country’s northern regions. What is going on? All alpine glaciers are above zero at all […]
Luciano Spalletti is the new head coach of the Italian national team
After weeks of speculation and hints, the final confirmation came on August 18. Luciano Spalletti has been named the next coach of Italy’s national soccer team. Following Roberto Mancini’s departure, the Italian federation saw the Tuscan coach as the finest contender to fill the now-vacant role. Why is a breath […]
Roberto Mancini resigned: a look back at his triumphs and failings
For the Italian audience and others, it was a bolt from the blue. For a period, the climate within the FIGC (Italian Soccer Federation) was tense, although not so much. On August 13, Roberto Mancini abruptly quit as coach of the Italian national soccer team. Roberto Mancini’s path: a lovely […]
August 2023: How is the situation with the speed camera war?
Italy has a heated debate about fines for speeding violations. Many speed camera vandalism instances have been recorded recently, and the problem does not appear to be improving. With 11,060 stations, Italy is the European nation with the most fixed speed detection stations. It’s not easy for those of us […]
Speed Cameras in Italy: A Tourist’s Guide
As the saying goes, Country you go, custom you find. Speed cameras are the number one enemy of motorists, whether they are casual vacationers or professional truck drivers. Fortunately, we now have various tactics and tricks that allow us to know the specific positions of these terrible detectors ahead of time. […]
Today, we rewrite ancient history: fresh finds in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
The discovery of new, previously unidentified artifacts pleased the archaeologists at the Archaeological Park of Agrigento (Valle dei Templi). The revelations today result from a protracted procedure of excavations that began in 2019 but were abruptly suspended for the COVID-19 emergency. The reconstruction According to recent reports, archaeologists have unearthed […]
Ladispoli: Two lifeguard dogs save two men in the open sea
It’s fantastic news that features two brave and well-trained Ladispoli Golden Retrievers as protagonists. On the morning of August 6, two men received assistance from two lifeguard dogs on the coast of Ladispoli (a seaside town in the province of Rome). A remarkable narrative that, owing to strict training programs […]
Storm Patricia brings snow back to the Marmolada in August
We return to discuss the bizarre weather that has plagued Italy recently and shows no signs of abating. The latest news is the return of snow on the Marmolada, despite the fact that the month of July has left us with memories far from those of a regular winter month’s […]
Gianluigi Buffon, the world champion, has retired his gloves
A surprise for both his Italian fans and his international fans. An announcement that has been floating around for a while, but that the renowned Italian goalie appears to have attempted to avoid as much as possible. A sad and upsetting departure, these last days are sore for the most […]