Welcome to Romadailynews Radiogiornale, your go-to source for daily news updates. Good evening from the editorial office, I’m Giulia Ferrigno. As we enter the first weekend of August in Italy, roads and highways are experiencing heavy traffic as people head to vacation destinations. The heatwave continues with 8 cities under red alert, including Campobasso, Florence, Frosinone, Latina, Perugia, Rieti, Rome, and Viterbo.
The police have announced that the week of Ferragosto, which is known for increased vacation activities, will see a significant surge in travel starting from August 14th. As we approach the 15th of August, there will be a high volume of local movements, with the first waves of holiday returns expected on the 17th and 18th.
Recent data shows a record-breaking weekend at the end of July, with over 200,000 transits recorded on the Adriatic highways. In other news, Donald Trump has agreed to participate in a debate with Kamala Harris on September 4th, just before the presidential elections kick off on the 6th.
In sports, Angela Carini will receive a cash prize for her achievements in boxing, despite not winning an Olympic gold. The International Boxing Association has recognized her talent and commitment to the sport.
In the latest developments, the military commander of Hamas in Cisgiordania was killed in an airstrike this morning, prompting the US to strengthen its military presence in the region.
Thank you for staying updated with us. Stay tuned for our next edition. In collaboration with Agenzia Italia Stampa