The Local Italy https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Could Genoa's new bridge show Italy the way to overhaul its infrastructure? A gleaming new bridge in Genoa built after the deadly collapse of a viaduct opened on Tuesday, but critics say not enough has been done since the 2018 disaster to overhaul Italy's crumbling infrastructure. https://www.thelocal.it/20200805/could-genoas-new-bridge-show-italy-the-way-to-overhaul-its-infrastructure Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:49:53 +0200 could-genoas-new-bridge-show-italy-the-way-to-overhaul-its-infrastructure Could Italy's abandoned villages be revived after the coronavirus outbreak? SPECIAL REPORT: The government is being urged to help repopulate thousands of "ghost towns" across Italy in order to reduce pressure on crowded cities and prevent future outbreaks of disease. https://www.thelocal.it/20200508/could-italys-abandoned-villages-be-revived-after-the-coronavirus-outbreak Fri, 08 May 2020 12:26:18 +0200 could-italys-abandoned-villages-be-revived-after-the-coronavirus-outbreak Could rebuilding Italy's crumbling roads and bridges save the post-lockdown economy? Now is the time for Italy to rebuild schools, roads, and bridges, and to invest in the green economy and internet connectivity, experts say. https://www.thelocal.it/20200506/is-rebuilding-italys-crumbling-roads-and-bridges-the-key-to-saving-the-economy Wed, 06 May 2020 11:16:43 +0200 is-rebuilding-italys-crumbling-roads-and-bridges-the-key-to-saving-the-economy Two dead after motorway bridge collapses in Italy An Italian couple were killed on Thursday when a motorway bridge collapsed on top of their car, police said, as debate sparked over the reasons for the second tragedy of its kind in just over four months. https://www.thelocal.it/20170310/two-dead-after-motorway-bridge-collapses-in-italy Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:30:25 +0100 two-dead-after-motorway-bridge-collapses-in-italy Italy confirms plan to join China-led bank UPDATED: Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed the country’s intention to become a member of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), despite pressure from the US on its western allies not to join. https://www.thelocal.it/20150317/italy-to-join-china-led-development-bank-report Tue, 17 Mar 2015 11:50:36 +0100 italy-to-join-china-led-development-bank-report