An experiment conducted in Salerno revealed that most traffic police officers struggle to communicate in English with tourists. The city lacks English signage for foreigners, and when posed with questions in English about directions and services, only a few officers managed to respond adequately. The experiment involved posing as American tourists and seeking assistance from the traffic police. Despite the officers' willingness to help, the language barrier often necessitated the use of gestures and partial phrases to convey information.

A social experiment in Salerno, a city known for its sea, sun, and cuisine, reveals a significant language barrier for English-speaking tourists. Posing as American tourists, the reporters encountered difficulty in communicating with local restaurant and beach resort staff, who often had limited to no English proficiency. Despite attempts to order food and drinks or inquire about beach services, the language gap led to confusion and reliance on gestures or translation apps. The experience highlighted the challenges faced by international visitors in a city not fully equipped to cater to their linguistic needs.

The article discusses the tragic legacy of the Isochimica factory in Avellino, Italy, where workers in the 1980s removed asbestos from trains with their bare hands, leading to at least 15 deaths and over 150 illnesses. Despite the factory's closure nearly thirty years ago, the surrounding area remains contaminated, posing a health risk to the community. The regional environmental agency Arpac found asbestos levels exceeding safe limits, and there are calls for the evacuation of the affected neighborhood. The article compares the situation to other notorious asbestos-related disasters in Italy and criticizes the slow progress in addressing the contamination. Legal action has been taken against those responsible, including Isochimica's owner, Elio Graziano, but the community continues to face the consequences of the contamination.