The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the region’s economy, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.
Tag: Italy
A French Beach Town’s Plea to Tourists: Keep Your Clothes On
“A little restraint, please!” wrote the mayor of Les Sables d’Olonne, who is leading an effort to stop visitors from wandering the town in just their swimwear.
TV Show Helps Identify Mother and Child Found Dead in Rome Park, and a Suspect
When two bodies were found in a popular Roman park, Italians wanted answers. A TV program specializing in missing people helped identify them, and a suspect.
It’s Paradise Lost as Climate Change Remakes Europe’s Summers
In peak vacation season, many of the continent’s most desirable getaways are becoming places to get away from.
How to Panic Italians? Jack Up the Price of Espresso.
Prices for coffee beans have risen, but in a country where coffee drinking is a ritual, customers demand cheap espresso. That has left coffee bars in a bind.
How to Panic Italians? Jack Up the Price of Espresso.
Prices for coffee beans have risen, but in a country where coffee drinking is a ritual, customers demand cheap espresso. That has left coffee bars in a bind.
Heat in Eastern Europe Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests
Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.
Gas Station Explosion Rattles Rome, Injuring Several
Dozens of people were injured, including 10 police officers and a firefighter, officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Some parts of Western Europe were starting to cool off as the extreme heat that has gripped the continent moved east.
Europe’s Heat Wave Is Dangerous and Still Getting Worse
A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.