italy
Italy (Italian: Italia [iˈtaːlja] (
listen)), officially the Italian Republic (Italian: Repubblica Italiana [reˈpubblika itaˈljaːna]), is a European country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and surrounded by several islands. Italy is located in south-central Europe, and it is also considered a part of western Europe. A ..With around 60 million inhabitants, Italy is the third-most populous member state of the European Union.
Due to its central geographic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, Italy has historically been home to myriad peoples and cultures.
During the Early Middle Ages, Italy endured sociopolitical collapse and barbarian invasions, but by the 11th century, numerous rival city-states and maritime republics, mainly in the northern and central regions of Italy, rose to great prosperity through trade, commerce and banking, laying the groundwork for modern capitalism. These mostly independent statelets served as Europe’s main trading hubs with Asia and the Near East, often enjoying a greater degree of democracy than the larger ..The Renaissance began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe, bringing a renewed interest in humanism, science, exploration and art. Italian culture flourished, producing famous scholars, artists and polymaths.
..From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Italy rapidly industrialised, namely in the north, and acquired a colonial empire, while the south remained largely impoverished and excluded from industrialisation, fuelling a large and influential diaspora. Despite being one of the main victors in World War I, Italy entered a period of economic crisis and social turmoil, leading to the rise of a fascist dictatorship in 1922. Participation in World War II on the Axis side ended in military defeat, economic destruction and the Italian Civil War. Following the liberation of Italy and the rise of the resistance, the country abolished the monarchy, established a democratic Republic and enjoyed a prolonged economic boom, becoming a highly developed country.
Today, Italy is considered to be one of the world’s most culturally and economically advanced countries, with the world’s eighth-largest economy by nominal GDP (third in the Eurozone), sixth-largest national wealth and third-largest central bank gold reserve. It ranks very highly in life expectancy, quality of life, healthcare, and education. The country plays a prominent role in regional and global economic, military, cultural and diplomatic affairs; it is both a regional power and a great power, and is ranked the world’s eighth most-powerful military. Italy is a founding and leading member of the European Union and a member of numerous international institutions, including the UN, NATO, the OECD, the OSCE, the WTO, the G7, the G20, the Union for the Mediterranean, the Council of Europe, Uniting for Consensus, the Schengen Area and many more. The country has long been a global centre of art, music, literature, philosophy, science and technology, and fashion, and has greatly influenced and contributed to diverse fields including cinema, cuisine, sports, jurisprudence, banking and business. As a reflection of its cultural wealth, Italy is home to the world’s largest number of World Heritage Sites (55), and is the fifth-most visited country.
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so much intrique for italy over the years.. finally adding page this day
italy balcony music during virus quarantine.. image
Quarantined. https://t.co/Tsr4SnmZpNhttps://t.co/1jQMVGg1ec
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/doctorow/status/1239881674122571777
weeks later:
image (singing from balconies while others in distress) via becca fb share:
The romanticization of the Quarantine is a class privilege! Credit: Kerem Gurbuz https://t.co/qNKA1X6BHz
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/joelene22jo/status/1250067035071053824
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added italy in bunch of places.. another time i wish mech/site would just connect/find them and add them here.. just a few for now:
from living spaces page:
艾未未 Ai Weiwei (@aiww) tweeted at 5:11 AM – 25 May 2017 :
Italy Is Giving Away 103 Historical Buildings https://t.co/q6JA1YFoxc(http://twitter.com/aiww/status/867699549292421120?s=17)
occupied buildings.. common ing.. in naples
it recognises the social value of the experience of living in occupied spaces and not only the economic value of the properties. It is also important because it establishes “the recognition of public spaces as part of a process of constant active listening and monitoring of the city and its demands, in relation to the collective use of spaces and protection of the commons.”
CNN (@CNN) tweeted at 5:36 AM – 31 Jan 2020 :
There are several Italian villages offering homes for $1 — and now a city has joined the club https://t.co/Dko5pzdmkC(http://twitter.com/CNN/status/1223223416888623105?s=17)CNN (@CNN) tweeted at 4:52 AM – 17 Feb 2020 :
After numerous Italian communities have tried to revive their populations by selling homes for little more than a dollar, one town has a new approach. Teora is hoping to lure potential residents by offering to pay towards their rent if they move in. https://t.co/JdXLQrH51p(http://twitter.com/CNN/status/1229372950568194050?s=17)
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In April, for the first time in history, Italy announced that Italian harbours could no longer be considered “safe places” for migrant landings due to #COVID19.
What impact is the pandemic having on Europe’s migrant policies?
https://t.co/5ymxAF1ued
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/AJStream/status/1285515072148844545
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via nika [https://twitter.com/nikadubrovsky/status/1632346795354255366?s=20]:
Just arrived in Bologna. Everyone should move to live in Italy. The sun and beauty change everything.
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be you. 