Deborah Cater

Meloni considers military presence in Greenland PM Giorgia Meloni says ReArm Europe is a misnomer. Meloni asked to address parliament on US tariff threat

ReArm Europe is misleading says Meloni

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni told the Senate on Tuesday that the ReArm Europe plan had a misleading name because it aimed to boost defence capabilities, not just buy weapons.

Justice Minister Nordio says the CSM is not working. Security package to prevent return of political terrorism says Nordio Judiciary referendum

Nordio: CSM not working properly

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said the Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM) is not functioning properly. He spoke at a congress in the Lower House on Tuesday.

Peter is Here - title. Credit: https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/peter-is-here-ai-for-cultural-heritage

Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage launched

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Minecraft Education, in collaboration with St. Peter’s Basilica and Microsoft, has launched a new interactive learning experience named Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage. This initiative allows students to virtually explore and engage with the Basilica’s rich history and architecture.

Il Foglio publishes first AI edition of newspaper

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian newspaper Il Foglio has published the first entirely AI edition. As global media organisations challenge AI platforms for using their content without consent, an Italian newspaper has taken a different approach.

Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

Italy’s Ambassador meets French officials after Salvini’s remarks

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s ambassador to Paris, Emanuela D’Alessandro, met French officials last Thursday following Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini’s remarks about President Emmanuel Macron.

Pro-Europe rally in Rome 15 March 2025. Credit: LaPresse via AP

50,000 gather in pro-Europe rally in Rome

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tens of thousands of Italians gathered in Rome’s Piazza del Popolo on Saturday for a pro-Europe rally, waving European Union and peace flags. The demonstration, which drew at least 50,000 people, was launched by journalist Michele Serra to show support for European unity amid growing political divisions.

Ides of March - reenactment of assassination of Julius Caesar. Credit: Getty Images

Rome reenacts Julius Caesar assassination

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A dramatic reenactment of Julius Caesar’s assassination is underway at Rome’s Largo di Torre Argentina, marking the Ides of March. The Gruppo Storico Romano is bringing the infamous events of 44 BC to life, staging senate meetings and betrayals that led to Caesar’s downfall.

Italy to Hold Five Referendums on 8-9 June 2025

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian government has scheduled five referendums for 8-9 June, including a significant vote on changing the country’s citizenship laws. These referendums will coincide with the second round of Italy’s 2025 municipal elections, following the first round on 25-26 May.

Aerial view of the caldera at Campi Flegrei. A second earthquake in a week was reported on 15th March 2025

Second earthquake in a week strikes Campi Flegrei

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic caldera near Naples at 1:32 pm on Saturday, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported. The shallow quake, with a depth of just 2.9 km, was widely felt across the area. It is the second earthquake in less than a week in the area.