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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Tourists risk £400 fine for picnics and drinking booze in Portofino crackdown
Visitors to the town of Portofino, on the Italian Riviera, will have to abide by new local ordnance that prohobits several common activities enjoyed by holidaymaking Brits A sun-drenched holiday hotspot could fine rulebreaking Brits more than £400 after it introduced sweeping bans restricting a slew of typical summer activities. Italian officials in Portofino, a stunning coastal town on the country's Riviera in Liguria typically swimming with thousands of tourists at a time, have introduced bans after growing weary of the massive activity. From today, new ordinance will prevent the up to 100,000 people who travel there a year from walking barefoot, enjoying picnics, and drinking booze on the community's streets. The ordnance, which has been introduced to protect the "peace and quiet of residents and tourists", also introduces a series of other bans. Signed by Mayor Matteo Viacava, it prevents people from walking through the town barefoot, topless, or while wearing nothing more than swimwear. Per the rules, alcohol can only be consumed in restaurants, bars and designated areas, with begging and lying on the streets, walls, sidewalks and in local parks also banned. The new rules come into effect immediately, and will last throughout the summer season, when thousands of Brits will be mingling with the roughly 400 locals during a picturesque summer break. Those who break the rules will risk a potential hefty fine, with penalties ranging from as low as £22 to up to £433 as Italian officials try to discourage unruly tourists. Portofino has jostled with problem visitors for years, with the increasingly popular town having hit headlines years ago for similar restrictive measures. In 2023, officials banned tourists from visiting several local vantage points, officially citing concerns over local pedestrian footfall. The earlier crackdown led to the creation of "no-waiting zones" in which tourists were prevented from pausing at locations - usually the most popular ones - deemed especially crowded or prone to bottlenecking. Much like the latest raft of bans, rule flouters were threatened with hefty - although less pricey - fines. Anyone caught on the wrong side of the ordnance was ordered to pay up €275 (£242), with town administrators stressing at the time that, again like the latest rules, they were meant to protect the local quality of life. Mayor Viacava told news outlet Leggo the rules were placed after select areas of the Portofino borough became so crowded that police were called in to "control pedestrians". He said: "The ordinance prohibits gatherings in certain areas of the borough where getting around is so difficult that police must be called in to control pedestrians. This is a common sense safety measure." He added in a statement to Il Secolo XIX.: "Our goal is not to drive tourists away or discourage them from visiting. "Everyone must do their part to contribute to the beauty of Portofino by behaving properly."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paredes, Cristante, Pellegrini at risk of leaving Roma
Today's Italian media reports claim Roma are preparing a veritable revolution of the squad by the end of the season. With only two games left two to go and a manger yet to be appointed, Roma are prioritizing the players they want to keep at all costs. Advertisement Among them are the likes of Mile Svilar, Manu Kone and Matias Soule. Others, however, may be sacrificed to fulfill FFP obligations. Evan Ndicka seems like one of those destined to leave the club in case of a satisfying offer. In the meantime, Leggo and La Gazzetta dello Sport report that the entire midfield could be overhauled with Paredes linked with a return to South America, Bryan Cristante in talks with Como and Lorenzo Pellegrini close to leaving his boyhood club after suffering a season-ending injury. The strategies, therefore, are already well outlined: renew and enhance certainties (Svilar above all), evaluate painful but sustainable sacrifices and build a competitive squad around these cornerstones, even without the economic contribution of the top European competition.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma considering Mister X for managerial vacancy
Roma have not yet revealed their next head coach. Several names have been linked with the capital club in the past few days. As reported by Leggo, Cesc Fabregas's stock is rising sharply, but the Giallorossi club continues to monitor other profiles, with the possibility of a surprise always around the corner. Advertisement Francesco Farioli is currently one of the hottest names. The Italian coach was proposed by Ghisolfi, who has already worked with him at Nice. Farioli is considered an innovator and would have the right profile for a medium-long term project. At the same time, however, Fabregas has impressed the management with his modern ideas and strong personality. Apparently, he would also have Ranieri's personal approval. There is no shortage of experienced alternatives, with the names of Stefano Pioli and Vincenzo Montella who remain in Roma's orbit, ready to enter the game if the first options fade away. Also in the background is Cristian Chivu, former Giallorossi defender and current Parma coach, who would represent a fascinating but risky choice. Advertisement But the real twist could come from the Friedkins. The American owners, expected at the Stadio Olimpico for the last home game against Milan, could surprise everyone as they did in 2021 with José Mourinho. In fact, there is talk of a 'mister X', a very high-profile coach whose arrival could depend on qualification for the next Champions League. Among the most sensational suggestions is Carlo Ancelotti. Although currently linked to Real Madrid and in negotiations with the Brazilian federation, the idea that he could sit on the Roma bench has not yet completely faded.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma add Parma's Mateo Pellegrino to summer shortlist
Parma attacker Mateo Pellegrino is the latest name to be linked with Roma ahead of the summer. With the season nearing an end, Roma are already planning their summer transfer window. Among the profiles Roma are monitoring, according to Leggo, is Mateo Pellegrino, the Argentine striker currently playing for Parma. The 23-year-old player is said to have been observed with particular attention during the match against Lazio last night. His current salary is around 300 thousand euros, making him an economically advantageous option compared to other market targets. However, the Roma management are not the only ones to have turned the spotlight on the South American talent: Inter have also reportedly shown interest. So far, Pellegrino has collected 9 goals and 3 assists in his first season in Serie A.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma target Valencia's Enzo Barrenechea
Roma are already drawing up their transfer targets for the summer. According to today's edition of Leggo, Roma will want to add a young midfielder to their roster. That is why the club have set their sights on Valencia's Enzo Barrenechea. The Argentine had already shown his worth in Frosinone last season, and in Valencia he has shown notable progress, earning more and more minutes on the pitch. A very versatile midfielder as he can play both as a central midfielder and as a mezzala, he is a profile that Roma are very interested in. He is also a good friend of Soulè, which could make his arrival in the capital easier.
