Deborah Cater

Alessandro Coatti who was murdered in Colombia

Italian man murdered and dismembered in Colombia

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian researcher, Alessandro Coatti, 42, was killed and dismembered in Colombia, the Italian embassy in Bogotá confirmed on Tuesday.

Marine litter increasing on Italian shores

Italy’s beaches hit by worsening marine litter

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new report by environmental group Legambiente has revealed a sharp rise in marine litter on Italian beaches, with plastic waste continuing to dominate the coastline.

Sculpture of Dante's head.. Britain's monarchs will visit Dante's tomb as part of their state visit.

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Dante’s tomb

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Dante Alighieri, Italy’s most celebrated poet, died in exile in Ravenna on 14 September 1321. More than 700 years later, his presence continues to shape Italian culture. This week it forms part of a royal itinerary as the King and Queen visit Dante’s tomb.

EU tariffs in response to Trump’s duties to begin 15 April

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Union will begin applying duties to a list of US goods from 15 April, Italy’s foreign minister confirmed Monday. Antonio Tajani, who also serves as deputy prime minister, said the list would be finalised between Monday evening and Tuesday.

Business associations and the government will met tomorros says Minister Adolfo Urso.

Meloni Government to meet Business Associations

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

7 April 2025 — Giorgia Meloni’s government will meet business associations on Tuesday to discuss potential responses to the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

King Charles and Queen Camilla. Credit: Getty Images

Britain’s King and Queen begin state visit to Italy

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME, 7 April 2025 — King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrives in Rome today, beginning a four-day state visit hailed as “historic” by both UK and Italian officials. The visit, made at the request of the British government, aims to strengthen diplomatic and cultural ties between the two nations and deliver what is hoped […]

1906 eruption of Mount Vesuvius . credit: Getty Images

On this day in history: 1906 eruption of Mount Vesuvius

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

One of the deadliest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century reached its terrifying peak on 7 April 1906, with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius after months of increasing activity. More than 200 people are thought to have died in what became known as La Grande Eruzione.

US Buyers Defy Tariffs to Attend Vinitaly

April 6, 2025April 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 20% duties on Italian and European wine announced by President Trump have not deterred American buyers from Vinitaly.

Pope Francis makes a surprise appearance at the Jubilee of the Sick and of the World of Healthcare. Image: still from Vatican YouTube of the event

Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare

April 6, 2025April 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

VATICAN CITY, 6 April 2025 – Pope Francis made an unexpected appearance in St Peter’s Square at the end of the Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and the World of Healthcare.

The School of Athens by Raphael. He is present as one of the thinkers as a self-portrait

On this day in history: death of Raphael

April 6, 2025April 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known to history simply as Raphael, died on 6 April 1520, aged just 37. The date marked the end of one of the most influential careers in Western art. Raphael died in Rome at the height of his fame, mourned so deeply that, according to accounts of the time, a crack […]