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Italian-based freelance journalist, I cover mainly environmental stories and human rights issue in Italian, English and Spanish. I primarily do print and photography but I also have experience in radio journalism. I work…

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Emirati: si sblocca caso Andrea Costantino, l'imprenditore è tornato in Italia

upday 24 Dec 2023 Italian Reporting style: Informative

Reporting style, Informative: Mostly factual with some subjective statements

The case of Italian entrepreneur Andrea Costantino, who was detained in the United Arab Emirates on charges of financing terrorism in Yemen, has been resolved. After being released from Al Wathba prison in May, Costantino lived in the Italian embassy's dependance in Abu Dhabi due to passport confiscation. He has now returned to Italy, expressing gratitude to key figures like Matteo Salvini, Luigi Vignali, and Lorenzo Fanara for their support. The Italian government, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, played a significant role in securing his return.

Diplomatic Relations Legal Issues International Affairs Italy United Arab Emirates Yemen Italian Embassy Farnesina Presidency of the Council Emirati Authorities Andrea Costantino Matteo Salvini

Ronan Vibert, actor of 'Saving Mr. Banks' and 'The Borgias', has died

Upday 23 Dec 2023 Italian Reporting style: Factual

Reporting style, Factual: Complete fact; the article is a straightforward obituary with factual information about Ronan Vibert's life and career.

British actor Ronan Vibert, known for his roles in 'Saving Mr. Banks' and 'The Borgias', has died at the age of 58 in a Florida hospital after a brief illness. His manager, Sharon Vitro, announced his passing. Vibert, born in Cambridgeshire, England, and educated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, had a prolific career in television and film, including notable roles in 'Traffik', 'Shadow of the Vampire', 'Hollywood Confidential', 'The Pianist', 'Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life', 'The Snowman', and '6 Days'.

Obituary Entertainment Florida England Wales Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Ronan Vibert Sharon Vitro Diarmuid Russell Giovanni Sforza Pamela Lyndon Travers Emma Thompson

Laura Bonaiuti is a journalist, photographer, videomaker, writer and social media manager based in Florence, Italy. She has high level English writing and speaking skills and international language certificates (currentl…

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After the Flood: 'Immediate Basins to Stop Upstream Floods: They're Also Anti-Drought'

Ilsussidiario 23 May 2023 Italian Reporting style: Informative

Reporting style, Informative: Primarily factual reporting with expert insights

Marco Marani, a hydrology professor at the University of Padova and director of the Center for the Study of Climate Change Impacts in Rovigo, discusses strategies to mitigate flood risks and damages. He emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of riverbanks, systematic planning for flood expansion basins, and emergency planning for exceptional events like the recent floods in Romagna. Marani also suggests starting from schools to prepare people for emergency situations, including training and drills. He highlights the need for investments in monitoring and maintenance, which are less costly than restoration after damage. Marani points out that while many expansion basins are planned, bureaucratic challenges often delay their implementation. He also mentions the potential for upstream interventions on major rivers to intercept floods, which could also help with drought issues by storing water for agricultural or civil use.

Floods Emergency Preparedness Climate Change Romagna Emilia Marche University of Padova Centro studi sugli impatti dei cambiamenti climatici Stefano Gatto Marco Marani

Anti-Drought Measures: 'Immediate PNRR to Create New Upstream Reservoirs'

Ilsussidiario 6 May 2023 Italian Reporting style: Informative

Reporting style, Informative: Primarily factual reporting with some expert analysis

Italy is facing a water scarcity crisis and needs to change its system by creating new reservoirs to ensure water reserves during drought years. Marco Mariani, a hydrology professor at the University of Padua, emphasizes the need for upstream reservoirs to manage water more effectively. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has allocated 102 million euros for urgent interventions in five Italian regions. Many projects are ready and waiting for approval, which could be expedited using funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The process of creating a reservoir can take up to ten years, but some projects are already in the planning stages and could be completed sooner with the proper funding and acceleration.

Water Scarcity Infrastructure Climate Change Italy Veneto Emilia-Romagna MIT (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) Marco Mariani Stefano Gatto