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DISASTERBREAKING2d agoMilitary helicopter from Italy crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, four deadIn Bosnië en Herzegovina is rond 16.00 uur lokale tijd een Italiaanse Chinook neergestort. Dat meldt het Italiaanse ministerie van Defensie. De crash gebeurde in de buurt van de stad Brcko, vlak bij de grens met Kroatië. Lokale media melden vier doden en 11 gewonden. Eerder sprak een lokale Bosnische burgemeester van drie doden en twaalf gewonden, van wie een persoon in kritieke toestand verkeerde. Inmiddels is dus een vierde persoon overleden. Over de nationaliteit van de slachtoffers is nog niets bekend. Het Italiaanse ministerie van Defensie meldt dat het nog geen verdere details kan verstrNOS Buitenland
DISASTER3d agoWorld War I bombs and grenades uncovered by Italy's melting glaciersThe Italian army has uncovered a tranche of ordnance dating back to the White War of the First World WarThe Independent World
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 23Italy earthquakes: Tsunami alert issued after 12 tremors strike off Mediterranean coastThe Independent World
DISASTEROct 16Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airportFlight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 16Air traffic in Italy disrupted by malfunction, also delayed flights at SchipholDoor een technische storing bij de luchtverkeersleiding in Italië is het vliegverkeer in het land verstoord. De luchtverkeersleidingsautoriteit ENAV zegt dat het daarom op halve kracht werkt en er minder vluchten gaan en vertragingen zijn. De storing werd vannacht bekend. Sinds vanochtend vroeg zijn er daarom maatregelen genomen zodat het luchtverkeer niet te hevig verstoord zou worden. De vluchten die vanochtend tussen 06.00 uur en 08.00 uur zouden vertrekken, gingen niet, meldt de Italiaanse krant Corriere della Sera. Ook vluchten van en naar Schiphol zijn vertraagd. Zo kwamen vliegtuigen uiNOS Buitenland
DISASTEROct 16Italy data network glitch hits airports: Flights delayed and cancellationsA problem affecting Italy's airport data network caused delays and flight cancellations on Friday morning. Enav says it was not a cyber attack or sabotage.EuroNews [en]
DISASTEROct 9Thieves stole 30,000 bottles of wine worth 5 million euros in Italy, according to local mediaLe vol commis dans ce domaine viticole florentin est considéré comme l'un des plus importants de ce type en Italie.BBC Afrique
DISASTEROct 9Waterspout destroys school as extreme weather hits ItalyANSA [en]
DISASTEROct 9Gang of masked men stole £4.2m worth of red wine from ItalyThieves stole around 30,000 bottles of red wine from a warehouse in Tuscany, an Italian winemaker has said.Sky News World
DISASTEROct 8Rainstorms cause flooding, damage across ItalyTrees felled, buildings damaged from north to southANSA [en]
DISASTEROct 2Italy's firefighting planes return home after summer battling blazes across EuropeWestern Europe recorded its hottest summer on record, with some 540,000 hectares going up in smoke across the European Union between mid-June and early September.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 24Italy's workplace-deaths epidemic continues as man falls down lift shaftColosseum remains closed on Thursday after 22-year-old worker died working on momumentANSA [en]
DISASTERSep 23Italy’s Colosseum closes after worker dies in accidentItaly’s Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli ordered the one-day closure of the Colosseum on Wednesday as a mark of respect after a worker was ‌killed overnight in an accident. Andrea Moretti, a 22-year-old technician, died after falling several metres while installing a new lighting system inside the ancient Roman arena. Built 2,000 years ago, the Colosseum was the biggest amphitheatre in the ⁠Roman Empire, used to host gladiator fights, executions and animal hunts. ‌It is Italy’s most visited...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 15Atlantic weather system to hit Central, Northern Italy, with rain and temperature dropSystem will then move southward says forecasterANSA [en]
DISASTERSep 7Italy endures hottest summer since records beganItaly has experienced its hottest summer on record. This highlights significant climate change impacts in the region.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 28Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the northItaly's stifling summer heatwave continues with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands; the fifth heatwave will peak on Friday and forecasters say the muggy weather may last into September.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 28Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in south, heavy downpours in northThe stifling heat that has gripped Italy all summer shows no sign of easing, with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands, and forecasters warning the sultry weather will persist into September.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27Italy faces summer's most intense heatwave with 45°C highsEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 25Ask Fuzzy : what caused the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy ? | Illawarra MercuryAn article investigates the causes behind the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy. This piece provides historical analysis of a past catastrophic event.illawarramercury.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 25Ask Fuzzy : what caused the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy ? | The Maitland MercuryAn article delves into the causes of the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy. This provides an analysis of a historical catastrophe.maitlandmercury.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 23 So much still needs to be done : Italian town marks 10 years since devastating earthquake | ItalyAn Italian town commemorates ten years since a devastating earthquake, highlighting ongoing recovery efforts. This marks a significant anniversary of a natural disaster.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 22At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizesAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 20A decade after earthquake , Italy Amatrice struggles to rebuildA decade after an earthquake, the town of Amatrice in Italy continues to face challenges in its rebuilding efforts. This highlights the long-term impact of natural disasters.dailymaverick.co.za · South Africa
DISASTERAug 14Mount Etna continues to erupt in ItalyFlights at Catania airport in Sicily remain suspended because of ongoing volcanic activity from Mount Etna. But for those already on the island, the spectacular lava flows have become a major attraction, drawing crowds of tourists to safe viewing points. Companies organising guided nighttime hikes say they have been flooded with calls from visitors hoping to see the eruption up close. Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano, and the latest activity has been unusual for its persistence and sustained ash emissions. Emily Boyle reports.France 24 [en]