Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Thursday said that he will resign from the post. But the Italian President Sergio Mattarella has refused to consider the resignation.

Italian president refuses to accept PM Draghi’s resignation amid political crisis

<p>Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's broad coalition government faced the risk of collapse on Wednesday if the 5-Star Movement carried out its threat to pull out, raising the prospect of an early election.</p>

<p>Senior figures in 5-Star, led by former prime minister Giuseppe Conte, met on Wednesday to decide whether to remain in the coalition, having issued a series of policy demands ahead of a vote of confidence on Thursday.</p>

<p>After the 5-Star meeting broke up a senior party source told Reuters Conte wanted to speak with Draghi to seek a compromise.</p>

<p>Italy is due to hold a national election in the first half of 2023 and tensions are rising among members of the coalition that Draghi has led for the past 18 months.</p>

<p>Speaking at a news conference in Rome, Matteo Salvini, head of the right-wing League, said his party would not continue to back Draghi if 5-Star withdrew from the coalition. Early elections were the best solution, he said.</p>

<p>"If a coalition party doesn't back a government decree that's it, enough is enough, it seems clear that we should go to elections," he said.</p>

<p>The centre-left Democratic party (PD) is also unwilling to form a new government without 5-Star, its leader Enrico Letta said at a party meeting, adding that early elections were the most likely outcome if the current coalition implodes.</p>

<p>Looking to ease tensions, Draghi said on Tuesday that many of the policy priorities of 5-Star overlapped with those of the government, but warned against continuous demands from coalition partners.</p>

<p>"A government does not work with ultimatums, it loses the point of its existence," Draghi told a news conference, adding he will not be willing to carry on as prime minister if 5-Star pulls out.</p>

<p>The earliest Italy could vote would be in the autumn but it would be unusual to hold an election then as it would overlap with the drawing up and parliamentary approval of the budget law for the next year.</p>

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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's broad coalition government faced the risk of collapse on Wednesday if the 5-Star Movement carried out its threat to pull out, raising the prospect of an early election.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's broad coalition government faced the risk of collapse on Wednesday if the 5-Star Movement carried out its threat to pull out, raising the prospect of an early election. Senior figures in 5-Star, led by former prime minister Giuseppe Conte, met on Wednesday to decide whether to remain in the coalition, having issued a series of policy demands ahead of a vote of confidence on Thursday. After the 5-Star meeting broke up a senior party source told Reuters Conte wanted to speak with Draghi to seek a compromise. Italy is due to hold a national election in the first half of 2023 and tensions are rising among members of the coalition that Draghi has led for the past 18 months. Speaking at a news conference in Rome, Matteo Salvini, head of the right-wing League, said his party would not continue to back Draghi if 5-Star withdrew from the coalition. Early elections were the best solution, he said. "If a coalition party doesn't back a government decree that's it, enough is enough, it seems clear that we should go to elections," he said. The centre-left Democratic party (PD) is also unwilling to form a new government without 5-Star, its leader Enrico Letta said at a party meeting, adding that early elections were the most likely outcome if the current coalition implodes. Looking to ease tensions, Draghi said on Tuesday that many of the policy priorities of 5-Star overlapped with those of the government, but warned against continuous demands from coalition partners. "A government does not work with ultimatums, it loses the point of its existence," Draghi told a news conference, adding he will not be willing to carry on as prime minister if 5-Star pulls out. The earliest Italy could vote would be in the autumn but it would be unusual to hold an election then as it would overlap with the drawing up and parliamentary approval of the budget law for the next year. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The 5-Star Movement, one of the Italian ruling government&nbsp;coalition's members, announced on Thursday that it will not participate in a parliamentary confidence vote. This puts Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition government in danger of collapsing. Reuters reported that Draghi himself has also announced that he would not lead an administration without 5-Star's participation. Similarly, other coalition parties have threatened to leave the government if 5-Star boycotts the Senate vote that is scheduled for later in the day.&nbsp;Giuseppe Conte, the head of the 5-Star party, declared late on Wednesday that his party will not support the vote of confidence.</p>

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<p>Addressing a steep increase in energy prices, he remarked, "I have a strong fear that September will be a time when many families will face the terrible choice of paying their electricity bill or buying food." According to Reuters, the minister said that the government ought to be doing more to address the growing social problems in the "eurozone's third-largest economy".</p>

<p>The 5-Star party's decision throws Italy's government into disarray, and also poses a threat to the country's efforts to secure billions of euros in EU funding, and may trigger early national elections this fall.</p>

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<p>As per Reuters, the confidence vote on Wednesday involves a 26 billion euro cost-of-living help package. Additionally, it has a clause permitting Rome to construct a massive trash incinerator, a plan that 5-Star has consistently resisted.</p>

<p>In Italy, elections are expected to take place in the first half of 2023. However, due to mounting tensions among coalition members, who have been on opposite ends of the political spectrum since early 2021, early elections are a huge possibility.</p>

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<p>Right-leaning League and center-left Democratic Party (PD), two of the coalition partners, said on Wednesday that if the government were to fall, early elections would likely take place.</p>

<p>If Italy goes to the election, it would be rare. Fall in Italy is when governments typically prepare their annual budgets, which are then approved by the end of the year.</p>

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The 5-Star Movement, one of the Italian ruling government coalition's members, announced on Thursday that it will not participate in a parliamentary confidence vote.

The 5-Star Movement, one of the Italian ruling government coalition's members, announced on Thursday that it will not participate in a parliamentary confidence vote. This puts Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition government in danger of collapsing. Reuters reported that Draghi himself has also announced that he would not lead an administration without 5-Star's participation. Similarly, other coalition parties have threatened to leave the government if 5-Star boycotts the Senate vote that is scheduled for later in the day. Giuseppe Conte, the head of the 5-Star party, declared late on Wednesday that his party will not support the vote of confidence. Also read | Italy's government faces collapse if 5-Star pulls out Addressing a steep increase in energy prices, he remarked, "I have a strong fear that September will be a time when many families will face the terrible choice of paying their electricity bill or buying food." According to Reuters, the minister said that the government ought to be doing more to address the growing social problems in the "eurozone's third-largest economy". The 5-Star party's decision throws Italy's government into disarray, and also poses a threat to the country's efforts to secure billions of euros in EU funding, and may trigger early national elections this fall. Also read | Mama Mia! Worst Italian drought makes Milan fountains go dry As per Reuters, the confidence vote on Wednesday involves a 26 billion euro cost-of-living help package. Additionally, it has a clause permitting Rome to construct a massive trash incinerator, a plan that 5-Star has consistently resisted. In Italy, elections are expected to take place in the first half of 2023. However, due to mounting tensions among coalition members, who have been on opposite ends of the political spectrum since early 2021, early elections are a huge possibility. Watch | WION Fineprint | The Great Italian Drought: What does it mean for your holiday? Right-leaning League and center-left Democratic Party (PD), two of the coalition partners, said on Wednesday that if the government were to fall, early elections would likely take place. If Italy goes to the election, it would be rare. Fall in Italy is when governments typically prepare their annual budgets, which are then approved by the end of the year. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sorrento Mayor Massimo Coppola has issued a ban on walking around in swimming costumes or going shirtless in a crackdown on what he called “indecorous behaviour”.

Italy: Tourist town Sorrento bans bikini, imposes fine for bare chests

Italy’s data protection authority has formally warned Chinese-owned app TikTok about an alleged breach of existing European Union rules to safeguard user privacy.

Italy's data protection authority claims of TikTok privacy breach

A wildfire in a park in Northern Rome on Monday filled the sky with smoke above the center of the Italian capital. the firefighters said they were battling the blaze in a part of the park in northern Rome.

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Italy's worst drought in 70 years has led to the country declaring a state of emergency in five northern regions. Cities are rationing drinking water and refilling swimming pools is banned. Molly Gambhir tells you this means for your Italian holiday plans.

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<p>Prime Minister Mario Draghi has linked the collapse of the country's largest glacier in the Italian Alps, in which at least seven people died, to global warming.</p>

<p>Cautioning that it was not clear how many climbers were caught when the glacier gave way on Sunday, authorities have reported 14 people missing.</p>

<p>According to Maurizio Fugatti, the head of Trento province, ice and rock thundered down Marmoladaat 300 kilometres an hour (185 miles per hour).</p>

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<p>The region's Alpine Rescue Service head Giorgio Gajer told the AGI news agency that rescuers used thermal drones to seek the heat from potential survivors.</p>

<p>Following a record-high temperature of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded at the summit of the glacier the disaster struck the largest glacier in the Italian Alps.</p>

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<p>Due to fears that the glacier may still be unstable a physical search of the disaster scene was impossible on Monday.</p>

<p>Because of bouts of bad weather helicopters could only fly part of the time as per alpine Rescue spokeswoman Michela Canova.</p>

<p>With precipitation down 40 to 50 per cent, the collapse was caused by unusually warm weather linked to global warming, according to Massimo Frezzotti, a science professor at Roma Tre University.</p>

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Prime Minister Mario Draghi has linked the collapse of the country's largest glacier in the Italian Alps, in which at least seven people died, to global warming.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has linked the collapse of the country's largest glacier in the Italian Alps, in which at least seven people died, to global warming. Cautioning that it was not clear how many climbers were caught when the glacier gave way on Sunday, authorities have reported 14 people missing. According to Maurizio Fugatti, the head of Trento province, ice and rock thundered down Marmoladaat 300 kilometres an hour (185 miles per hour). Also read | Italy declares state of emergency in five northern regions amid ongoing drought The region's Alpine Rescue Service head Giorgio Gajer told the AGI news agency that rescuers used thermal drones to seek the heat from potential survivors. Following a record-high temperature of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded at the summit of the glacier the disaster struck the largest glacier in the Italian Alps. × Due to fears that the glacier may still be unstable a physical search of the disaster scene was impossible on Monday. Because of bouts of bad weather helicopters could only fly part of the time as per alpine Rescue spokeswoman Michela Canova. With precipitation down 40 to 50 per cent, the collapse was caused by unusually warm weather linked to global warming, according to Massimo Frezzotti, a science professor at Roma Tre University. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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<p>Filmmaker Paul Haggis can breathe a sigh of relief as a judge in Italy ended his detention on Monday.The judge ordered Haggis released from house arrest while prosecutors decide whether to pursue their investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Deadline reported, citing US media.</p>

<p>Haggis had remained under police detention in a hotel in southern Italy since June 19 after an unnamed British woman told police that the director twice had non-consensual sex with her while he was in Italy to participate in an arts festival in the tourist town of Ostuni.</p>

<p>Haggis originally came to Italy to attend the Allora Fest film festival, which he was involved in organizing and where he was due to hold a number of masterclasses when the anonymous complainant flew in to join him. After her police complaint and Haggis’s subsequent arrest came to light the festival went ahead without the director earlier this month, as per Variety.</p>

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<p>Haggis is also facing a court case in the United States, where he is being sued by film publicist Haleigh Breest, who alleges Haggis raped her in January 2013. Breest originally filed the lawsuit in December 2017, although proceedings were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

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Filmmaker Paul Haggis can breathe a sigh of relief as a judge in Italy ended his detention on Monday.The judge ordered Haggis released from house arrest while prosecutors decide whether to pursue their investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Deadline reported, citing US media.

Filmmaker Paul Haggis can breathe a sigh of relief as a judge in Italy ended his detention on Monday.The judge ordered Haggis released from house arrest while prosecutors decide whether to pursue their investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Deadline reported, citing US media. Haggis had remained under police detention in a hotel in southern Italy since June 19 after an unnamed British woman told police that the director twice had non-consensual sex with her while he was in Italy to participate in an arts festival in the tourist town of Ostuni. Haggis originally came to Italy to attend the Allora Fest film festival, which he was involved in organizing and where he was due to hold a number of masterclasses when the anonymous complainant flew in to join him. After her police complaint and Haggis’s subsequent arrest came to light the festival went ahead without the director earlier this month, as per Variety. Also Read: ‘Crash’ director Paul Haggis detained in Italy over sexual assault charges Haggis is also facing a court case in the United States, where he is being sued by film publicist Haleigh Breest, who alleges Haggis raped her in January 2013. Breest originally filed the lawsuit in December 2017, although proceedings were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read: Director Paul Haggis makes latest court appearance in Italy

Filmmaker Paul Haggis released from house arrest in Italy

Climate change is affecting several countries and amid this Italy has declared a state of emergency for areas surrounding the river Po in Northern Italy. This region accounts for at least one-third of the country's agricultural produce, however its suffering from the worst drought in 70 years.

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<p>Italy is currently facing its worst drought in almost 70 years and the government has decided to declare a state of emergency in a number of areas around the river Po. The areas generally account for almost 30 per cent of Italy’s total agricultural production but the draught has caused massive devastation this year. Thanks to the announcement, the local authorities will find it easier to take steps in order to improve the situation like water rationing for both houses and businesses.</p>

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<p>"The state of emergency is aimed at managing the current situation with extraordinary means and powers, with relief and assistance to the affected population," the government said.</p>

<p>Reuters reported that the Italian government can take more steps when it comes to dealing with the drought and the heatwaves of the summer season is not helping situations for the local people.</p>

<p>Along with these areas, a state of emergency was also declared in five regions in Northern Italy - Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto – along with the announcement of a fund of around 36.5 million euros ($38 million) of funds to tackle the situation.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Mario Draghi has spoken extensively about the current situation and the local media reported that he can appoint a commissioner for drought response. A similar decision was taken by the government while fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in the country last year.</p>

<p>The Po is the country’s longest river and although the banks of the river are well known for their agricultural products, the drought has resulted in stretches of barren lands off late.</p>

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Italy is currently facing its worst drought in almost 70 years and the government has decided to declare a state of emergency in a number of areas around the river Po.

Italy is currently facing its worst drought in almost 70 years and the government has decided to declare a state of emergency in a number of areas around the river Po. The areas generally account for almost 30 per cent of Italy’s total agricultural production but the draught has caused massive devastation this year. Thanks to the announcement, the local authorities will find it easier to take steps in order to improve the situation like water rationing for both houses and businesses. Also read | Ukrainian military raises national flag in Snake Island after Russian retreat "The state of emergency is aimed at managing the current situation with extraordinary means and powers, with relief and assistance to the affected population," the government said. Reuters reported that the Italian government can take more steps when it comes to dealing with the drought and the heatwaves of the summer season is not helping situations for the local people. Along with these areas, a state of emergency was also declared in five regions in Northern Italy - Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto – along with the announcement of a fund of around 36.5 million euros ($38 million) of funds to tackle the situation. Also read | Premier League footballer arrested in north London on suspicion of rape: Report Prime Minister Mario Draghi has spoken extensively about the current situation and the local media reported that he can appoint a commissioner for drought response. A similar decision was taken by the government while fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in the country last year. The Po is the country’s longest river and although the banks of the river are well known for their agricultural products, the drought has resulted in stretches of barren lands off late. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>At least six people have been killed and several were injured after parts of a mountain glacier collapsed in the northern Italian Alps on Sunday (July 3), news agency Reuters reported citing local authorities. Several media reports mentioned that two people are suffering serious injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the avalanche took place on the Marmolada. It is at more than 3,300 metres is the highest mountain in the Dolomites, a range in the eastern Italian Alps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Reuters, the Trento provincial government said rescue operations were in progress after a large "ice avalanche" involving hikers. The official further added that there was likely to be a "heavy toll".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luca Zaia, who is the president of Veneto, said that the injured people were taken to hospitals in the nearby towns of Belluno, Treviso, Trento and Bolzano.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A spokesperson said:&nbsp;"Fortunately the weather conditions are good but the danger is that there could further collapse."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath, helicopters and dogs were used in search of survivors. Zaia said that an early summer heatwave in Italy saw temperatures on the Marmolada touch 10 degrees Celsius on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Climate change and rising average temperatures have caused the Marmolada glacier to shrink steadily over recent decades.&nbsp;</p>

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At least six people have been killed and several were injured after parts of a mountain glacier collapsed in the northern Italian Alps on Sunday (July 3), news agency Reuters reported citing local authorities.

At least six people have been killed and several were injured after parts of a mountain glacier collapsed in the northern Italian Alps on Sunday (July 3), news agency Reuters reported citing local authorities. Several media reports mentioned that two people are suffering serious injuries. As per reports, the avalanche took place on the Marmolada. It is at more than 3,300 metres is the highest mountain in the Dolomites, a range in the eastern Italian Alps. As quoted by Reuters, the Trento provincial government said rescue operations were in progress after a large "ice avalanche" involving hikers. The official further added that there was likely to be a "heavy toll". Luca Zaia, who is the president of Veneto, said that the injured people were taken to hospitals in the nearby towns of Belluno, Treviso, Trento and Bolzano. A spokesperson said: "Fortunately the weather conditions are good but the danger is that there could further collapse." In the aftermath, helicopters and dogs were used in search of survivors. Zaia said that an early summer heatwave in Italy saw temperatures on the Marmolada touch 10 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Climate change and rising average temperatures have caused the Marmolada glacier to shrink steadily over recent decades. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As the primary pandemic indicators in the country continues to climb, Italy on Thursday (June 30), amended new coronavirus health measures in the workplace.&nbsp; As per the new regulations developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies and the Ministry of Health, wearing masks will be made mandatory for people who face certain health concerns or are in places where infections could be raised.These modification in guidelines comes after the Covid situation in Italy got worse recently. The guidelines encourage “smart working” which includes working from home rather, as well as staggered entry, exit times for employees in workplace and common places such as changing rooms and food dispensaries, reported by ANI.</p>

<p>Employees with body temperatures over 37.5 degrees Celsius are prohibited from accessing workplaces as per the guidelines issued for private organisations. Any employee who exhibits flu-like symptoms is obligated to notify his or her employer “timely.”</p>

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<p>The country recorded more than 83,000 cases on Thursday (June 30) and over 94,000 cases on Wednesday (June 29).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gimbe Foundation, a health monitoring organisation issued a report on Thursday (June 30) as per which the Covid infections throughout the country increased by over 50 per cent during previous week. The organisation also noted on the basis of data released by Health Ministry that the throughout the same time period, the hospitalisation got increased by 25 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the meantime, the weekly fatality rate increased by 16 per cent and the number of patients in intensive care units increased by 15 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the primary indices are still below the peaks reached earlier in the pandemic.</p>

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As the primary pandemic indicators in the country continues to climb, Italy on Thursday (June 30), amended new coronavirus health measures in the workplace. As per the new regulations developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies and the Ministry of Health, wearing masks will be made mandatory for people who face certain health concerns or are in places where infections could be raised.

As the primary pandemic indicators in the country continues to climb, Italy on Thursday (June 30), amended new coronavirus health measures in the workplace. As per the new regulations developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies and the Ministry of Health, wearing masks will be made mandatory for people who face certain health concerns or are in places where infections could be raised.These modification in guidelines comes after the Covid situation in Italy got worse recently. The guidelines encourage “smart working” which includes working from home rather, as well as staggered entry, exit times for employees in workplace and common places such as changing rooms and food dispensaries, reported by ANI. Employees with body temperatures over 37.5 degrees Celsius are prohibited from accessing workplaces as per the guidelines issued for private organisations. Any employee who exhibits flu-like symptoms is obligated to notify his or her employer “timely.” Also read | Before and after satellite images show how Italy's Po river shrunk between 2020 and 2022 The country recorded more than 83,000 cases on Thursday (June 30) and over 94,000 cases on Wednesday (June 29). Watch | Italy's heat wave to get worse Gimbe Foundation, a health monitoring organisation issued a report on Thursday (June 30) as per which the Covid infections throughout the country increased by over 50 per cent during previous week. The organisation also noted on the basis of data released by Health Ministry that the throughout the same time period, the hospitalisation got increased by 25 per cent. Also read | Abortion in Italy is legal, but finding one is hard In the meantime, the weekly fatality rate increased by 16 per cent and the number of patients in intensive care units increased by 15 per cent. However, the primary indices are still below the peaks reached earlier in the pandemic. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19: Italy modifies health regulations as the pandemic situation deteriorates

Temperatures in Europe are the highest that they have ever been. In the last week more than 200 monthly temperature records were broken across France. In Milan, authorities are turning off public fountains amid warnings of daytime water rationing as Italy battles one of its worst droughts in decades.

Italy's heat wave to get worse

<p>Satellite images shared by European Space Agency of Italy's Po river showed the impact of drought in the region. The Po River, which is the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is the largest reservoir of fresh water and much of it is used by farmers. According to the Po River observatory, some areas have been without rain for over 110 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The river is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years. The current situation has left many sections of the vast, northern waterway completely dried up.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Po river is 652 km long and runs across the entire Po Valley from west to east. With approximately 71,000 square km of surface area, it holds the record for the largest river basin in Italy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These worrying satellite images show a part of the Po Valley, near Piacenza. Images reveal how the river has significantly shrunk between June 2020 and June 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sector authority ANBI said that other rivers stretching into central Italy were also far lower than normal at this time of year. The authority added that the current crisis was highlighting "the consequences of climate change on the peninsula".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many areas of Western Europe have been sweltering under unseasonably hot temperatures over the past week, compounding climate change fears.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A couple of days ago, the mayor of Milan announced the northern Italian city's fountains would be switched off as part of water restrictions imposed due to a drought.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beppe Sala announced the measures the day after the wider Lombardy region declared a state of emergency to last until September 30, directing mayors to curtail non-essential water use.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Milan's mayor said that an emergency decree would include the "closure of all the fountains except those where fauna and flora are present and the lakes and irrigation ditches of city parks".&nbsp;</p>

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Satellite images shared by European Space Agency of Italy's Po river showed the impact of drought in the region. The Po River, which is the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall.

Satellite images shared by European Space Agency of Italy's Po river showed the impact of drought in the region. The Po River, which is the longest river in Italy, is hitting record low water levels after months without heavy rainfall. It is the largest reservoir of fresh water and much of it is used by farmers. According to the Po River observatory, some areas have been without rain for over 110 days. The river is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years. The current situation has left many sections of the vast, northern waterway completely dried up. ALSO READ | Fireballs in Thailand's Mekong River: The unexplained phenomena The Po river is 652 km long and runs across the entire Po Valley from west to east. With approximately 71,000 square km of surface area, it holds the record for the largest river basin in Italy. These worrying satellite images show a part of the Po Valley, near Piacenza. Images reveal how the river has significantly shrunk between June 2020 and June 2022. Sector authority ANBI said that other rivers stretching into central Italy were also far lower than normal at this time of year. The authority added that the current crisis was highlighting "the consequences of climate change on the peninsula". Many areas of Western Europe have been sweltering under unseasonably hot temperatures over the past week, compounding climate change fears. ALSO READ | Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, says study View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESA - European Space Agency (@europeanspaceagency) × A couple of days ago, the mayor of Milan announced the northern Italian city's fountains would be switched off as part of water restrictions imposed due to a drought. Beppe Sala announced the measures the day after the wider Lombardy region declared a state of emergency to last until September 30, directing mayors to curtail non-essential water use. In a statement, Milan's mayor said that an emergency decree would include the "closure of all the fountains except those where fauna and flora are present and the lakes and irrigation ditches of city parks". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Before and after satellite images show how Italy's Po river shrunk between 2020 and 2022

Rome continues to amaze the modern world. In the latest archaeological discovery, remains of pregnant tortoise found in Pompeii, Italy.

Italy: 2000-yr-old pregnant tortoise remains found in Pompeii

Effects of climate change are being felt around the world. Now, Italy's longest river, the Po, is drying up as climate change is affecting Italy's major rivers too.

Italy's longest river, the Po, is drying up as climate change is affecting Italy's major rivers

The ancient Roman site of the Baths of Caracalla is a big draw for tourists visiting the Italian capital. Now, there is something new to see here. The authorities have opened up what was once a private home.

Italy: A peek into the home of a wealthy Ancient Roman

<p>Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Paul Haggis was on Sunday detained over sexual assault charges and personal injury accusations in Italy’s Ostuni town by a ‘foreign’ woman who is not of Italian origin. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the woman who pressed the charges against the director claimed that he forced her to engage in sexual intercourse with him in the city for two days.</p>

<p>Haggis was in the Italian city to conduct a few master classes at a Los Angeles-based event called the Allora Fest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman was brought to the Papola Casale airport in Italy’s Brindisi, the Italian police said, adding that despite her ‘precarious physical and psychological conditions,’ she left the premises. The woman was then taken to a hospital with the help of the airport crew and police officers, and after reaching there, she pressed formal charges on Haggis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The woman had ‘formalized her complaint and cited circumstances which were subsequently looked into for confirmation by investigators’, the prosecutors claimed, without disclosing her age and nationality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, in 2018, Paul Haggis had faced similar sexual misconduct accusations by a film publicist named Haleigh Breest. She sued the director for allegedly raping her in 2013 at his apartment after a movie premiere. Later, three more women opened up about being victims of sexual assault by Haggis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, Haggis had denied the claims of these women, saying he was used to defending himself against ‘false allegations’ because he was a notable critic of Scientology.</p>

<p>Haggis is an Academy Award-winning director and writer. He won the best picture and original screenplay awards for his 2004 film ‘Crash’ and also earned an Oscar nod for best-adapted screenplay for ‘Million Dollar Baby’.&nbsp;</p>

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Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Paul Haggis was on Sunday detained over sexual assault charges and personal injury accusations in Italy’s Ostuni town by a ‘foreign’ woman who is not of Italian origin.

Oscar-winning director and screenwriter Paul Haggis was on Sunday detained over sexual assault charges and personal injury accusations in Italy’s Ostuni town by a ‘foreign’ woman who is not of Italian origin. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the woman who pressed the charges against the director claimed that he forced her to engage in sexual intercourse with him in the city for two days. Haggis was in the Italian city to conduct a few master classes at a Los Angeles-based event called the Allora Fest. The woman was brought to the Papola Casale airport in Italy’s Brindisi, the Italian police said, adding that despite her ‘precarious physical and psychological conditions,’ she left the premises. The woman was then taken to a hospital with the help of the airport crew and police officers, and after reaching there, she pressed formal charges on Haggis. Also Read: UK prosecutors charge actor Kevin Spacey with sex crimes The woman had ‘formalized her complaint and cited circumstances which were subsequently looked into for confirmation by investigators’, the prosecutors claimed, without disclosing her age and nationality. Previously, in 2018, Paul Haggis had faced similar sexual misconduct accusations by a film publicist named Haleigh Breest. She sued the director for allegedly raping her in 2013 at his apartment after a movie premiere. Later, three more women opened up about being victims of sexual assault by Haggis. Also Read: Kevin Spacey due in UK court to face sexual assault charges However, Haggis had denied the claims of these women, saying he was used to defending himself against ‘false allegations’ because he was a notable critic of Scientology. Haggis is an Academy Award-winning director and writer. He won the best picture and original screenplay awards for his 2004 film ‘Crash’ and also earned an Oscar nod for best-adapted screenplay for ‘Million Dollar Baby’. (With agency inputs)

‘Crash’ director Paul Haggis detained in Italy over sexual assault charges

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The Amalfi coast is a stunning coastline in southern Italy, here steep cliffs drop right into the sea creating a dramatic union of land, sea and sky. The chiseled roads at the dramatic curves making it an ideal road trip destination but if you are planning a trip to this Italian paradise, think again!

Italy: Want to visit Amalfi coast? Think again

<p>Italy's Eni said it will receive only 50 percent of the gas requested Friday from Gazprom, following accusations by Rome the Russian state-backed company was peddling "lies" over a series of cuts.</p>

<p>"Gazprom has announced that it will supply only 50 percent of what is requested (with actual delivered volumes almost unchanged with respect to the amounts delivered yesterday)," reducing supplies for the third day running, Eni said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Several European countries, including Italy and Germany, are highly reliant upon Russian gas for their energy needs.</p>

<p>As tensions rage with the West over the Ukraine war, Russia has stepped up the energy pressure, slashing gas supplies to the continent in a move blasted as "political" by both Italy and Germany.</p>

<p>Gazprom said the supply reductions via the Nord Stream pipeline are the result of repair work, but EU officials believe Moscow is punishing allies of Ukraine, where Russian forces launched an invasion in February.</p>

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<p>Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Thursday rejected Gazprom's excuses, saying the reasons "we are told, are technical".</p>

<p>"We and Germany and others believe that these are lies."</p>

<p>Draghi said state-owned Gazprom which has said Moscow has every right to play by its own rules over the cuts was using the gas supply for "political" ends.</p>

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<p>Italy has been seeking to reduce its reliance on Russian gas through alternative sources, while also promising to invest more in renewables.</p>

<p>The gas squeeze, which pushes prices up, "has consequences, not immediately on consumption, but on stockpiling", Draghi said.</p>

<p>EU countries have scrambled to wean themselves off Russian energy but are divided about imposing a natural gas embargo as several member states are heavily reliant on Moscow's supplies.</p>

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Italy's Eni said it will receive only 50 percent of the gas requested Friday from Gazprom, following accusations by Rome the Russian state-backed company was peddling "lies" over a series of cuts.

Italy's Eni said it will receive only 50 percent of the gas requested Friday from Gazprom, following accusations by Rome the Russian state-backed company was peddling "lies" over a series of cuts. "Gazprom has announced that it will supply only 50 percent of what is requested (with actual delivered volumes almost unchanged with respect to the amounts delivered yesterday)," reducing supplies for the third day running, Eni said in a statement. Also read | Gazprom makes more cuts in Nord Stream gas supplies, Germany fumes Several European countries, including Italy and Germany, are highly reliant upon Russian gas for their energy needs. As tensions rage with the West over the Ukraine war, Russia has stepped up the energy pressure, slashing gas supplies to the continent in a move blasted as "political" by both Italy and Germany. Gazprom said the supply reductions via the Nord Stream pipeline are the result of repair work, but EU officials believe Moscow is punishing allies of Ukraine, where Russian forces launched an invasion in February. Watch | EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt to reduce dependency on Russia Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Thursday rejected Gazprom's excuses, saying the reasons "we are told, are technical". "We and Germany and others believe that these are lies." Draghi said state-owned Gazprom which has said Moscow has every right to play by its own rules over the cuts was using the gas supply for "political" ends. Also read | Israel and Egypt sign MoU with EU to boost gas exports to Europe Italy has been seeking to reduce its reliance on Russian gas through alternative sources, while also promising to invest more in renewables. The gas squeeze, which pushes prices up, "has consequences, not immediately on consumption, but on stockpiling", Draghi said. EU countries have scrambled to wean themselves off Russian energy but are divided about imposing a natural gas embargo as several member states are heavily reliant on Moscow's supplies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Germany recorded a first-ever competitive victory against Italy in considerable style to kick-start their UEFA Nations League campaign and leapfrog their opponents in Group A3 on Tuesday. Hosts defeated European champions Italy 5-2 at Borussia Park. Germany, hoping to build on a run of four successive draws, started the brighter and could have taken the lead in the seventh minute but Leroy Sane`s curling effort from the edge of the box flew just wide. Italy made nine changes from their last outing against England and almost broke through themselves a minute later, Manuel Neuer making a vital save from Giacomo Raspadori. Instead, it was Germany who struck first, Joshua Kimmich coolly converting David Raum`s low centre from the left. Germany looked the likelier to score the second goal of the game, Gianluigi Donnarumma making three saves as half-time approached.</p>

<p>The Italy goalkeeper was beaten just before the interval, however, Ilkay Gundogan lofting his spot kick down the middle after Jonas Hofmann had been sent tumbling by Alessandro Bastoni. The Azzurri started the second half purposefully, Bryan Cristante unable to cap a neat passing move, but any hopes of a comeback were effectively extinguished in the 51st minute, Thomas Muller`s half-volley flying just out of the reach of Donnarumma to open up a three-goal cushion.</p>

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<p>The introduction of Serge Gnabry just after the hour indicated the home team were not going to let up and it was the Bayern forward who was instrumental in teeing up Timo Werner for two close-range finishes in as many minutes. One bright spot for Roberto Mancini`s men has been the recent emergence of Wilfried Gnonto, the 18-year-old tapping in his first international goal from close range after Neuer had spilled Dimarco`s fierce shot.</p>

<p>The latter was also involved in added time, delivering the corner from which Bastoni headed in Italy`s second, but Germany had already done more than enough. Germany beat Italy in a competitive match for the first time at the 11th attempt. Die Mannschaft also scored four or more goals against Italy in a competitive fixture for the first time. Neuer won his 116th cap for Germany, putting him joint sixth with Philipp Lahm in the nation`s all-time appearance charts.</p>


Germany recorded a first-ever competitive victory against Italy in considerable style to kick-start their UEFA Nations League campaign and leapfrog their opponents in Group A3 on Tuesday.

Germany recorded a first-ever competitive victory against Italy in considerable style to kick-start their UEFA Nations League campaign and leapfrog their opponents in Group A3 on Tuesday. Hosts defeated European champions Italy 5-2 at Borussia Park. Germany, hoping to build on a run of four successive draws, started the brighter and could have taken the lead in the seventh minute but Leroy Sane`s curling effort from the edge of the box flew just wide. Italy made nine changes from their last outing against England and almost broke through themselves a minute later, Manuel Neuer making a vital save from Giacomo Raspadori. Instead, it was Germany who struck first, Joshua Kimmich coolly converting David Raum`s low centre from the left. Germany looked the likelier to score the second goal of the game, Gianluigi Donnarumma making three saves as half-time approached. The Italy goalkeeper was beaten just before the interval, however, Ilkay Gundogan lofting his spot kick down the middle after Jonas Hofmann had been sent tumbling by Alessandro Bastoni. The Azzurri started the second half purposefully, Bryan Cristante unable to cap a neat passing move, but any hopes of a comeback were effectively extinguished in the 51st minute, Thomas Muller`s half-volley flying just out of the reach of Donnarumma to open up a three-goal cushion. ALSO READ | Premier League: Manchester City to kickoff title defence at West Ham The introduction of Serge Gnabry just after the hour indicated the home team were not going to let up and it was the Bayern forward who was instrumental in teeing up Timo Werner for two close-range finishes in as many minutes. One bright spot for Roberto Mancini`s men has been the recent emergence of Wilfried Gnonto, the 18-year-old tapping in his first international goal from close range after Neuer had spilled Dimarco`s fierce shot. The latter was also involved in added time, delivering the corner from which Bastoni headed in Italy`s second, but Germany had already done more than enough. Germany beat Italy in a competitive match for the first time at the 11th attempt. Die Mannschaft also scored four or more goals against Italy in a competitive fixture for the first time. Neuer won his 116th cap for Germany, putting him joint sixth with Philipp Lahm in the nation`s all-time appearance charts.

UEFA Nations League: Germany beat Italy 5-2 , record first-ever competitive win vs European Champions

<p>For 40 years, gynecologist Michele Mariano has been the only person performing abortions in Italy's conservative Molise region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has delayed retiring twice because no one will replace him, many refusing to terminate pregnancies as conscientious objectors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's an extreme example, but emblematic of a wider issue in Italy, where abortion up to 90 days after conception has been legal since 1978 -- but many healthcare providers don't offer them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A majority of gynecologists refuse on conscientious objection grounds, driven either by religion or societal pressure, while recent moves by right-wing politicians with links to the Church have only increased obstacles for women. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>As a result, dozens of hospitals and clinics across the country provide no abortion services at all.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Finding doctors to perform them can be a minefield, since there are no official lists disclosing those who do, while services vary wildly across the country.</p>

<p>"Someone goes to the hospital not knowing whether the doctor in front of them will do it," said Eleonora Mizzoni, 32, an abortion activist in Pisa.</p>

<p><strong>Something wrong</strong></p>

<p>Some 67 per cent of gynaecologists across Italy in cities and rural areas alike are conscientious objectors, according to the latest health ministry figures from 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That figure exceeds 80 per cent in five of Italy's 20 regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Martina Patone, 35, described how she called about 10 hospitals in Rome and other cities to get an abortion eight years ago before a charity helped her out.</p>

<p>She had sought a medical abortion -- which involves taking pills -- but in the end had to undergo surgery.</p>

<p>Patone recalled having to explain to a nurse how the abortion pills worked, and before getting help from the charity having to lining up at 6:00 am in a "rusty staircase" of a Rome hospital basement to be put on a long waiting list.</p>

<p>"I really thought that going to the hospital would be easy. Not at all," she told AFP.</p>

<p>Besides the red tape, the process makes women feel as if "you did something wrong, you shouldn't say anything", she said.</p>

<p>She called it "absurd" that women continue to have the same problems exercising their right to abortion.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Stigma around abortion training: Abortion off medical courses in the US?</strong></p>

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<p><strong>See you later</strong></p>

<p>Data published in May by the Luca Coscioni Association, which advocates for abortion rights, found that in at least 31 hospitals, all doctors or health workers who would assist in an abortion were objectors.</p>

<p>To help avoid such roadblocks, Mizzoni's group "Obiezione Respinta" (Objection Overruled) created an interactive online map where women can warn others where they will be turned away.</p>

<p>One woman on the site described waiting hours outside an operating room in Caserta, north of Naples, only for the hospital's gynaecologist to dismiss her saying, "I'm an objector, see you later".</p>

<p>Another in the Tuscan city of Pistoia recalled how the gynaecologist wrote her a prescription for a fertility drug, instead of the requested day-after pill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A woman in the Umbrian town of Foligno said she was refused follow-up care after an abortion -- administered by the hospital's sole non-objector -- despite suffering from pain and fever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The law stipulates that objectors cannot refuse medical care before and after abortion, but that is not always respected.</p>

<p>A 32-year-old Sicilian, Valentina Milluzzo, died of sepsis in 2016 in the fifth month of pregnancy when doctors refused to intervene when one twin died inside her womb but another was still alive.</p>

<p><strong>Obstacle course</strong></p>

<p>Italy is an outlier in western Europe, where the trend in recent decades has been to remove barriers to abortion, said Leah Hoctor, the Center for Reproductive Health's European director.</p>

<p>"Patients are going through a quagmire, an obstacle course, barrier after barrier because of these widespread refusals of care and the complete abdication of the state... this is unacceptable," she told AFP.</p>

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<p>She said the failure of the state to manage its objectors efficiently amounts to "abdication of its responsibility under international human rights law".</p>

<p>The Council of Europe has twice censured Italy over inadequate access to abortion, with little consequence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Culture of death</strong></p>

<p>Conscientious objectors say faith drives their refusal to perform abortions. The Catholic Church is uncompromising on the issue, with Pope Francis calling it "murder".</p>

<p>"You can't force a doctor to kill," said Lorena, a 60-year-old mother of 12 at an anti-abortion rally in Rome last month, declining to give her last name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Italian Association of Catholic Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says its mission is "to counter the culture of death" and promote respect for life following "Christian principles".</p>

<p>But abortion activists say objection has ballooned beyond a moral issue and is now often based on expediency. In short, it's more professionally beneficial to be an objector than not in Italy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mariano, Molise's sole abortion doctor, told La Repubblica daily last year "those who perform abortions don't have a career".</p>

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<p>The public pressure arises&nbsp;in a society increasingly concerned with its declining birth rate.</p>

<p>Abortion is not part of normal medical training, sex education in schools is not compulsory, and some pharmacists illegally refuse to dispense morning-after pills.</p>

<p><strong>Wind from the USA</strong></p>

<p>Politics also play a role, with piecemeal attempts to limit abortion access in certain regions controlled by right-wing parties with strong Church ties.</p>

<p>Piedmont, governed by a far-right coalition, announced in April it would offer 4,000 euros ($4,300) each to 100 pregnant women considering abortion for financial reasons, to convince them to reconsider.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, authorities in left-leaning Tuscany named an objector gynaecologist last month to head a family planning centre in Pontedera by the Arno river, which had been the first to introduce the abortion pill in 2005.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously times change and the anti-abortionist wind arriving from the USA is also sweeping over the Arno," consumer rights association ADUC noted.</p>

<p>However, unlike in the United States, abortion is not at the top of the political agenda in Italy and even for right-leaning parties there is no real push to overturn the law.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, advocates of abortion rights worry that calling for improvements to the law, by making doctors easier to find or even limiting conscientious objections -- might backfire, gynaecologist Mirella Parachini told AFP.</p>

<p>"No one feels like questioning the abortion law for fear that reopening it would only lead to its deterioration."</p>

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For 40 years, gynecologist Michele Mariano has been the only person performing abortions in Italy's conservative Molise region. He has delayed retiring twice because no one will replace him, many refusing to terminate pregnancies as conscientious objectors.

For 40 years, gynecologist Michele Mariano has been the only person performing abortions in Italy's conservative Molise region. He has delayed retiring twice because no one will replace him, many refusing to terminate pregnancies as conscientious objectors. It's an extreme example, but emblematic of a wider issue in Italy, where abortion up to 90 days after conception has been legal since 1978 -- but many healthcare providers don't offer them. A majority of gynecologists refuse on conscientious objection grounds, driven either by religion or societal pressure, while recent moves by right-wing politicians with links to the Church have only increased obstacles for women. Also read | US: Oklahoma's legislature passes a bill banning nearly all abortions As a result, dozens of hospitals and clinics across the country provide no abortion services at all. Finding doctors to perform them can be a minefield, since there are no official lists disclosing those who do, while services vary wildly across the country. "Someone goes to the hospital not knowing whether the doctor in front of them will do it," said Eleonora Mizzoni, 32, an abortion activist in Pisa. Something wrong Some 67 per cent of gynaecologists across Italy in cities and rural areas alike are conscientious objectors, according to the latest health ministry figures from 2019. That figure exceeds 80 per cent in five of Italy's 20 regions. Martina Patone, 35, described how she called about 10 hospitals in Rome and other cities to get an abortion eight years ago before a charity helped her out. She had sought a medical abortion -- which involves taking pills -- but in the end had to undergo surgery. Patone recalled having to explain to a nurse how the abortion pills worked, and before getting help from the charity having to lining up at 6:00 am in a "rusty staircase" of a Rome hospital basement to be put on a long waiting list. "I really thought that going to the hospital would be easy. Not at all," she told AFP. Besides the red tape, the process makes women feel as if "you did something wrong, you shouldn't say anything", she said. She called it "absurd" that women continue to have the same problems exercising their right to abortion. Watch | Stigma around abortion training: Abortion off medical courses in the US? See you later Data published in May by the Luca Coscioni Association, which advocates for abortion rights, found that in at least 31 hospitals, all doctors or health workers who would assist in an abortion were objectors. To help avoid such roadblocks, Mizzoni's group "Obiezione Respinta" (Objection Overruled) created an interactive online map where women can warn others where they will be turned away. One woman on the site described waiting hours outside an operating room in Caserta, north of Naples, only for the hospital's gynaecologist to dismiss her saying, "I'm an objector, see you later". Another in the Tuscan city of Pistoia recalled how the gynaecologist wrote her a prescription for a fertility drug, instead of the requested day-after pill. A woman in the Umbrian town of Foligno said she was refused follow-up care after an abortion -- administered by the hospital's sole non-objector -- despite suffering from pain and fever. The law stipulates that objectors cannot refuse medical care before and after abortion, but that is not always respected. A 32-year-old Sicilian, Valentina Milluzzo, died of sepsis in 2016 in the fifth month of pregnancy when doctors refused to intervene when one twin died inside her womb but another was still alive. Obstacle course Italy is an outlier in western Europe, where the trend in recent decades has been to remove barriers to abortion, said Leah Hoctor, the Center for Reproductive Health's European director. "Patients are going through a quagmire, an obstacle course, barrier after barrier because of these widespread refusals of care and the complete abdication of the state... this is unacceptable," she told AFP. Also read | ‘Access to safe abortion saves lives’: WHO chief comments amid row She said the failure of the state to manage its objectors efficiently amounts to "abdication of its responsibility under international human rights law". The Council of Europe has twice censured Italy over inadequate access to abortion, with little consequence. Culture of death Conscientious objectors say faith drives their refusal to perform abortions. The Catholic Church is uncompromising on the issue, with Pope Francis calling it "murder". "You can't force a doctor to kill," said Lorena, a 60-year-old mother of 12 at an anti-abortion rally in Rome last month, declining to give her last name. The Italian Association of Catholic Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says its mission is "to counter the culture of death" and promote respect for life following "Christian principles". But abortion activists say objection has ballooned beyond a moral issue and is now often based on expediency. In short, it's more professionally beneficial to be an objector than not in Italy. Mariano, Molise's sole abortion doctor, told La Repubblica daily last year "those who perform abortions don't have a career". Also read | Louisiana lawmakers advance bill classifying abortion as 'crime of murder' The public pressure arises in a society increasingly concerned with its declining birth rate. Abortion is not part of normal medical training, sex education in schools is not compulsory, and some pharmacists illegally refuse to dispense morning-after pills. Wind from the USA Politics also play a role, with piecemeal attempts to limit abortion access in certain regions controlled by right-wing parties with strong Church ties. Piedmont, governed by a far-right coalition, announced in April it would offer 4,000 euros ($4,300) each to 100 pregnant women considering abortion for financial reasons, to convince them to reconsider. Meanwhile, authorities in left-leaning Tuscany named an objector gynaecologist last month to head a family planning centre in Pontedera by the Arno river, which had been the first to introduce the abortion pill in 2005. "Obviously times change and the anti-abortionist wind arriving from the USA is also sweeping over the Arno," consumer rights association ADUC noted. However, unlike in the United States, abortion is not at the top of the political agenda in Italy and even for right-leaning parties there is no real push to overturn the law. Also read | Spain to ease abortion rules for over-16 women, introduce menstrual leave up to five days Meanwhile, advocates of abortion rights worry that calling for improvements to the law, by making doctors easier to find or even limiting conscientious objections -- might backfire, gynaecologist Mirella Parachini told AFP. "No one feels like questioning the abortion law for fear that reopening it would only lead to its deterioration." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Abortion in Italy is legal, but finding one is hard

The ancient Italian city of Pompeii is to be monitored by a robot dog named 'Spot'. This technology aims to conserve ancient Archaeological site.

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<p>Officials announced on Friday (June 10) that a thousand pigs will be slaughtered after two instances of swine fever were discovered on a farm in Rome’s Lazio region, raising fears of a blow to the country’s pork industry. Angelo Ferrari, the crisis manager in a conversation with AGI news agency said, “We have to slaughter all the pigs in the contaminated area very quickly.” He further added that a thousand pigs will have to be slaughtered as per what the local office projected to stop the spread.</p>

<p>Ferrari said, “The sooner we act decisively and incisively, the greater our hope that the commercial damage will be reduced,” AFP quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>The two cases of African swine fever discovered in Lazio are the country’s first in farmed pigs. Before that, instances were discovered in wild boar in northern Italy in January and then in the Lazio region in February.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last month, Italy’s largest agricultural organisation, Coldiretti, called on the government to order a “rapid calling” of boards across the country to help stem the spread of the disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts believe African swine fever (ASF) does not affect people but is contagious and fatal to pigs and their wild relatives and the effect might may be devastating to the pork sector.</p>

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<p>In 2018, a similar outbreak took place in China, the world’s largest pork producer, slaughtered millions of pigs to stop the spread.</p>

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<p>The disease has been present in Europe for decades. As per a study published on December 3, the Geographic organisation for Animal Health (OIE) claimed ASF has been identified in 32 countries across five world regions since January 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the agricultural organisation Confagricoltura, Italy is the seventh largest pork producer in the European Union, with nearly 8.9 million pigs representing the industry worth $ 9.1 billion.</p>

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Officials announced on Friday (June 10) that a thousand pigs will be slaughtered after two instances of swine fever were discovered on a farm in Rome’s Lazio region, raising fears of a blow to the country’s pork industry.

Officials announced on Friday (June 10) that a thousand pigs will be slaughtered after two instances of swine fever were discovered on a farm in Rome’s Lazio region, raising fears of a blow to the country’s pork industry. Angelo Ferrari, the crisis manager in a conversation with AGI news agency said, “We have to slaughter all the pigs in the contaminated area very quickly.” He further added that a thousand pigs will have to be slaughtered as per what the local office projected to stop the spread. Ferrari said, “The sooner we act decisively and incisively, the greater our hope that the commercial damage will be reduced,” AFP quoted him as saying. The two cases of African swine fever discovered in Lazio are the country’s first in farmed pigs. Before that, instances were discovered in wild boar in northern Italy in January and then in the Lazio region in February. Also read | Decoding emotions: Scientists can now tell if a pig is happy or sad Last month, Italy’s largest agricultural organisation, Coldiretti, called on the government to order a “rapid calling” of boards across the country to help stem the spread of the disease. Experts believe African swine fever (ASF) does not affect people but is contagious and fatal to pigs and their wild relatives and the effect might may be devastating to the pork sector. Watch | Gravitas: Halal & Kosher slaughter banned in Greece In 2018, a similar outbreak took place in China, the world’s largest pork producer, slaughtered millions of pigs to stop the spread. Also read | At ‘young’ age of 100, woman gets driving licence renewed in Italy. Read details here The disease has been present in Europe for decades. As per a study published on December 3, the Geographic organisation for Animal Health (OIE) claimed ASF has been identified in 32 countries across five world regions since January 2020. According to the agricultural organisation Confagricoltura, Italy is the seventh largest pork producer in the European Union, with nearly 8.9 million pigs representing the industry worth $ 9.1 billion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (with inputs from agencies)

Italy to slaughter pigs to stop swine fever outbreak

<p>Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy here at iconic Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. Angel Di Maria tried to lob Gianluigi Donnarumma from halfway inside two minutes as the South American champions tugged the beard of their European counterparts, but it was discipline and superlative passing that left Argentina 2-0 up at the break.</p>

<p>Donnarumma barely had time to recover from denying Lionel Messi after a typically sparkly move when the Paris Saint-Germain man held off Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the box and squared for Lautaro Martinez to flick the ball in from close range. With Lionel Scaloni`s side asking all the questions, Italy might have been relieved to head in at the break just 1-0 down, yet they were caught on the hop in added time. Goalscorer turned provider as Lautaro Martinez took up possession in midfield and sent an elegantly weighted low ball forward for Di Maria, who sped in to clip over the despairing Donnarumma. Roberto Mancini made three changes at the break, notably taking off Giorgio Chiellini in his final international game, but matters did not improve.</p>

<p>Not long after preventing a Leonardo Bonucci own goal, Donnarumma had to pull off a magnificent save to hook a Di Maria shot out from under his crossbar, and he was lucky to be in the right place when the Paris forward met a corner with a bullet-hard volley from outside the box.</p>

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<p>Italy came from behind to win UEFA EURO 2020 at this venue, but there was little suggestion that a comeback was possible this time as chances kept piling up at the other end. With Giovani Lo Celso hitting the side netting and Messi denied three times by Donnarumma, the scoreline barely reflected the extent of Argentina`s dominance - until Paulo Dybala popped up to finish after Messi had been tackled on the edge of the Italy box. Player of the match Lionel Messi won a trophy at Wembley for the second time in his career; his Barcelona side won 3-1 against Manchester United at the same venue in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final.</p>


Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy here at iconic Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala struck as South American champions Argentina proved to be an irresistible force in the inaugural Finalissima against Italy here at iconic Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. Angel Di Maria tried to lob Gianluigi Donnarumma from halfway inside two minutes as the South American champions tugged the beard of their European counterparts, but it was discipline and superlative passing that left Argentina 2-0 up at the break. Donnarumma barely had time to recover from denying Lionel Messi after a typically sparkly move when the Paris Saint-Germain man held off Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the box and squared for Lautaro Martinez to flick the ball in from close range. With Lionel Scaloni`s side asking all the questions, Italy might have been relieved to head in at the break just 1-0 down, yet they were caught on the hop in added time. Goalscorer turned provider as Lautaro Martinez took up possession in midfield and sent an elegantly weighted low ball forward for Di Maria, who sped in to clip over the despairing Donnarumma. Roberto Mancini made three changes at the break, notably taking off Giorgio Chiellini in his final international game, but matters did not improve. Not long after preventing a Leonardo Bonucci own goal, Donnarumma had to pull off a magnificent save to hook a Di Maria shot out from under his crossbar, and he was lucky to be in the right place when the Paris forward met a corner with a bullet-hard volley from outside the box. ALSO READ | Argentina vs Italy live streaming: When and where to watch Finalissima 2022 match in India? Italy came from behind to win UEFA EURO 2020 at this venue, but there was little suggestion that a comeback was possible this time as chances kept piling up at the other end. With Giovani Lo Celso hitting the side netting and Messi denied three times by Donnarumma, the scoreline barely reflected the extent of Argentina`s dominance - until Paulo Dybala popped up to finish after Messi had been tackled on the edge of the Italy box. Player of the match Lionel Messi won a trophy at Wembley for the second time in his career; his Barcelona side won 3-1 against Manchester United at the same venue in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final.

Lionel Messi stars in Argentina's 3-0 dominance over Italy to win Finalissima 2022

<p>The football fans have lots to look forward to as the Finalissima 2022 is set to take place between&nbsp;UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy and Copa America holders Argentina, at the iconic&nbsp;Wembley Stadium on Thursday (June 02). This will be the third time that the Euro champions and Copa America winners will lock horns with each other after&nbsp;France beat Uruguay (2-0), in 1985, and Argentina won the second edition, beating Denmark in penalties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The high-profile clash was confirmed as a spectacle in London after the UEFA and CONMEBOL extended the Memorandum of Understanding in mid-December last year. Thus, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina, who beat Brazil to win last year's Copa America, and&nbsp;Azzurri -- who beat England in Euro 2020 final -- will battle for supremacy on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>All you need to know about 2022 Finalissima clash between Argentina and Italy:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the <strong>Finalissima 2022 between</strong>&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match&nbsp;being held?</strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match will be held&nbsp;at the iconic&nbsp;London’s Wembley Stadium, England.</p>

<p><strong>What time will the <strong>Finalissima 2022 between</strong>&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match kick off?</strong></p>

<p>The Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina and Italy&nbsp;match<strong>&nbsp;</strong>is scheduled to kick off&nbsp;at 12:15 AM IST on Thursday (June 2).</p>

<p><strong>Where to watch the live streaming of the&nbsp;<strong>Finalissima 2022 between</strong>&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match?</strong></p>

<p>The Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match will be available on Sony Liv App and Jio TV.</p>

<p><strong>How to watch <strong>Finalissima 2022 between</strong>&nbsp;Argentina and Italy&nbsp;match live on television?</strong></p>

<p>The Finalissima 2022 between&nbsp;Argentina vs Italy&nbsp;match<strong>&nbsp;</strong>will be broadcast&nbsp;on SONY TEN 1 &amp; 2 (English), SONY TEN 3 (Hindi), and SONY TEN 4 (Tamil and Telugu).</p>


The football fans have lots to look forward to as the Finalissima 2022 is set to take place between UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy and Copa America holders Argentina, at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Thursday (June 02).

The football fans have lots to look forward to as the Finalissima 2022 is set to take place between UEFA Euro 2020 champions Italy and Copa America holders Argentina, at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Thursday (June 02). This will be the third time that the Euro champions and Copa America winners will lock horns with each other after France beat Uruguay (2-0), in 1985, and Argentina won the second edition, beating Denmark in penalties. The high-profile clash was confirmed as a spectacle in London after the UEFA and CONMEBOL extended the Memorandum of Understanding in mid-December last year. Thus, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina, who beat Brazil to win last year's Copa America, and Azzurri -- who beat England in Euro 2020 final -- will battle for supremacy on Thursday. All you need to know about 2022 Finalissima clash between Argentina and Italy: Where is the Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match being held? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match will be held at the iconic London’s Wembley Stadium, England. What time will the Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match kick off? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina and Italy match is scheduled to kick off at 12:15 AM IST on Thursday (June 2). Where to watch the live streaming of the Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match will be available on Sony Liv App and Jio TV. How to watch Finalissima 2022 between Argentina and Italy match live on television? The Finalissima 2022 between Argentina vs Italy match will be broadcast on SONY TEN 1 & 2 (English), SONY TEN 3 (Hindi), and SONY TEN 4 (Tamil and Telugu).

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