Utilities authority suspends bill payments in Emilia Romagna

(see related stories) (ANSA) - ROME, MAY 19 - The Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (Arera) on Friday approved an emergency measure suspending the payment of bills and payment notices for water, waste, electricity and gas in the areas affected by the flooding and landslide emergency in Emilia Romagna.
    The suspension concerns "all utilities in municipalities affected by the calamitous events since May 1, with the worsening of the last few days", a statement said. (ANSA).