Trying to boost their morale during a nationwide lockdown which started this week in Italy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Italians have been gathering on balconies across the country and singing. The videos of Italian neighbors singing have been popping up on social media after the PM of the country, […]
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Why Is the COVID-19 Virus more Dangerous for Elderly People?
Even though the COVID-19 disease and its responses impact everyone, older people are at a higher risk. Before the virus affected more than 100 countries globally, early Chinese data showed that the older people were the most vulnerable to the disease’s worst effects. Now, this data, along with research from […]
With the Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Whole Italy Is Officially in Lockdown
Italy is officially in total lockdown due to the excessive spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. According to PM Giuseppe Conte, he extended the restrictions that are already placed in the north of the country. He said that all the measures of the red zones are now applying […]
The Coronavirus Arrived in the US: 6 Individuals Have Died in Washington
In Washington State in the US, 6 people have died from the COVID-19 and there are more than 100 people affected by it. 4 of the people who died lived in the Life Care Center nursing care facility in suburban Seattle, according to officials. The 4 other deaths are also […]
Is a Coronavirus Pandemic on Our Doorstep?
According to the WHO, countries need to act over the COVID-19 outbreak in order to avert a possible pandemic. They also called the sudden increase of deaths from the virus in Italy ‘deeply concerning’. The Italian authorities have confirmed 7 deaths due to the virus and it’s spreading from the […]
Pressure from Activists Resulted in Versace Banning Usage of Kangaroo Skin
The brand Versace has been supported by animal rights activists for their move to cease the usage of kangaroo skin in their collections. With the disastrous fires still raging throughout Australia, there’s been extra attention on the animals being harmed and killed throughout the country, kangaroos included. Unfortunately, one billion […]
Pejo in Italy to Become the 1st Plastic-Free Ski Resort in Europe
Pejo 3000 is a ski resort located in the north of Italy and it will become one of the first ski areas in the world to become free of plastic. The resort is located right within the Stelvio National Park and has recently announced that they’re prohibiting disposable glasses, straws, […]
When in Rome: Swap Plastic Bottles for a Free Subway Ride
If you ever find yourself in Rome and travelling from the Termini train station to the Vatican, don’t forget to pick up a few plastic bottles along the way to pay for your ticket. Rome is testing a new method where a subway ticket can be paid with plastic bottles. […]
Italian Bars Are Using Pasta Straws Called Stroodles instead of Plastic Ones
In the world of plastic waste, air pollution, and climate change, Italians are putting in a lot of effort to contribute in the fight against overuse of plastic. Namely, some bars in Italia have kicked out plastic straws from use and are giving their customers noodles to drink their beverages. […]