Deborah Cater

Outrage as memorial to Giacomo Matteotti vandalised

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Politicians from across Italy’s political spectrum have condemned the vandalism of a marble plaque marking the site where the body of Socialist MP Giacomo Matteotti was found in 1924 following his assassination by Fascist agents.

Milan Mayor declares “My Hands Are Clean”

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has denied any wrongdoing. He is currently under investigation in a major corruption probe involving urban planning projects in the city.

Tajani signs on behalf of Italy a statement called for an end to Israel's war in Gaza.

Italy joins global call to end war in Gaza

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has joined 24 other countries in signing a joint statement demanding an immediate end to Israel’s war in Gaza. They cited the escalating humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for a ceasefire.

Russian conductor Valery Gergiev whose concert has been cancelled

Caserta cancels Gergiev concert after backlash

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Reggia di Caserta has cancelled a controversial concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, originally set for July 27 as part of the “Un’Estate da Re” summer festival. The decision followed days of mounting pressure from Italian authorities, Ukrainian organisations, and Russian dissidents.

interior of the Etruscan tomb. Credit: Jerolyn Morrison

Intact Etruscan tomb unearthed near Rome

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A rare, fully sealed Etruscan tomb has been unearthed in central Italy by a team from Baylor University. It is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent decades.

Ilva plant, 2007 Image by Alberto Vaccaro via flickr.com under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

EU Ombudsman probes long-standing Ilva pollution case

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the European Commission’s handling of a 12-year-long pollution case linked to the Ilva steel plant in Taranto, southern Italy, EuroNews first reported.

Matteotti memorial near to where the fatal altercation took place

One dead, another seriously injured during altercation in Rovigo

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 23-year-old man died and another was seriously injured following a violent altercation in Piazza Matteotti, Rovigo late on Saturday night.

On this day in history: death of poet Petrarch

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesco Petrarca, better known as Petrarch, died on 19 July 1374. He left behind poetry, prose and ideas that helped shape modern literature. Born in Arezzo in 1304, Petrarch became one of the most important figures of early humanism. Today, he is remembered not only for his beautiful verse but also for his influence on […]

Matther Hall, a Bitish hiker missing in the Italian Alps. Image credit: Facebook

Body found in search for missing British hiker

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rescue teams in northern Italy have found a body believed to be that of missing British hiker Matthew Hall. He disappeared while hiking in the Alps near Chiavenna on 9 July.

Meloni marks 1000 days in office

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday marked her government’s 1000 days in office, defending its record and highlighting job creation as a key achievement.