Chiavari
- Aug 21
Lombardy seeks emergency declaration as severe storms flood northern Italy and prompt 1,000 rescues
Regional authorities in Lombardy have formally requested a national state of emergency after heavy rain, landslides, and river overflows forced hundreds of evacuations and triggered over 1,000 firefighter responses across northern and central Italy.
- Jun 11
Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for everyone aged 10 to 65, sparking ridicule and health fears
Visitors to Punta Molentis beach in Villasimius must now pay €10 and face a ban on umbrellas unless they are under 10 or over 65, a rule the mayor says is needed to protect a fire-damaged nature reserve.
