Today in the Merano area of the Trentino Alto Adige region of northern Italy a train was derailed at around 9am Italian time. The train was between Castelbello and Laces. The train left Malles at 8.20 am. Recent reports in the Italian press indicate that between 9 and 11 people have lost their … [Read more...]
Warning: Cloned ATM Cards in Milan, Italy
October 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
Beware. ATM cards used in the ATM machine, or 'bancomat' as it is known here, of the Via Paolo Sarpi 64, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo branch in Milan, Italy, have been cloned.My other half 'lost' €350 after this sum was withdrawn from a Banca Intesa Sanpaolo ATM in Turin, and another friend of … [Read more...]
Milan’s Ecopass On Holiday
August 8, 2009 By 3 Comments
Last year, Milan's Ecopass congestion charge system took a summer vacation, and this year it's the same. From Monday 3 to Friday 21 of August the Ecopass system will not operate, meaning that motorists can access the Ecopass designated area without having to pay.This is good news for car … [Read more...]
An Anti-Drink Drive Video for Italy
August 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Driving under the effects of alcohol and drugs is becoming an increasing problem in Italy, especially amongst young people.The anti-drink drive videos often shown on the television here are, in my opinion, a bit weak, and don't thump the Italian psyche anywhere near hard enough. This is an … [Read more...]
Swine Flu in Italy – Update 3
May 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
This is just a quick update based on an Italian Health Ministry press release issued today. There have been 26 confirmed cases of swine flu in Italy to date, but no deaths.Below is a list of the regions in Italy in which cases have been confirmed. … [Read more...]
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