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Author: Deborah Cater

Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience. Deborah splits her time between Italy and Spain.
Canned tomatoes are a worldwide success for Italy. Image shows tomatoes and the National Made in Italy logo

Italian Canned Tomatoes Celebrate Global Success

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian Canned Tomatoes Celebrate Global Success

Naples, 15 April 2025 – The canned tomatoes sector continues to shine as a Made in Italy success story worldwide. On the second National Made in Italy Day, ANICAV shared data confirming the tomato’s growing export success.

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On This Day in History: death of Gasparo da Salò

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On This Day in History: death of Gasparo da Salò

Gasparo da Salò, one of the earliest and most influential figures in the history of violin making, died on 14 April 1609. Born Gasparo Bertolotti in 1540 in Salò, a town on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy, he helped shape the future of string instruments.

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Asylum protocol between Italy and Albania must not compromise that of the EU says commissioner. Egypt and Bangladesh are on the draft safe list says ANSA (14/04/25) "boomerang" effect of Migration and Asylum Pact for Italy?

EC draft safe list includes Egypt and Bangladesh

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on EC draft safe list includes Egypt and Bangladesh

Egypt and Bangladesh appear on the European Commission’s draft safe list of countries deemed suitable for migrant repatriation. The provisional document, seen by ANSA, is expected to be shared with EU member states within hours.

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Baby bonus for newborn and adopted children  

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Baby bonus for newborn and adopted children  

The INPS has released full instructions for accessing the new baby bonus scheme for newborn and adopted children. From 1 January 2025, families in Italy can apply for a €1,000 bonus for each child born or adopted.

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Prosecutors open file on Minister’s academic career

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Prosecutors open file on Minister’s academic career

The Rome Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a file following a complaint about the academic career of Labour Minister Marina Calderone. The file currently includes no suspects and no formal allegations of criminal activity.

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On this day in history: birth of Catherine de’ Medici

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: birth of Catherine de’ Medici

Born on 13 April 1519 in Florence, Catherine de’ Medici was one of the illustrious Medici family. The Florentine dynasty was renowned for its patronage of the arts and influence in Renaissance Italy. She became one of the most powerful women in Europe, mother of three French kings.

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prostitution now has economic classification by Italian statistics service. Image shows women talking at car window

ISTAT adds category for escorts and prostitution

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on ISTAT adds category for escorts and prostitution

Italy’s national statistics agency, ISTAT, has introduced a new category in its updated ATECO classification system that includes activities such as escort services and prostitution-related services.

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Via Crucis to be held at Colosseum in 2025. Photo credit: Sam valadi via Wikipedia under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic licence.

Via Crucis to take place at Colosseum

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Via Crucis to take place at Colosseum

Rome’s annual Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross, will be held at the Colosseum on Good Friday, 18 April, at 21:15. The torchlit procession traces its roots back to the 1700s and was reintroduced in 1964 under Pope Paul VI.

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11 million Italians are set to travel at Easter for a holiday. Image: Pxhere

Over 11 million Italians set to travel for Easter

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Over 11 million Italians set to travel for Easter

Over 11 million Italians will travel during the Easter holidays, generating almost €5 billion in turnover, according to a new survey.

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Criminal Links Behind Illegal Betting Platforms

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Criminal Links Behind Illegal Betting Platforms

Fiorentina and former Roma, Galatasaray, and Aston Villa striker Nicolò Zaniolo admitted he knew illegal betting platforms might involve dangerous people.

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Meloni defends foreign pupils cap proposal

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Deborah Cater
Car tax to be abolished in 2027 for small and medium-sized cars and motorcycles. Image credit: Franck Michel's photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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