Deborah Cater

National General strike protest in Rome, 29 November 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

National general strike on 8 March

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A national general strike in Italy on Saturday 8 March will disrupt education, healthcare and transport, including rail and air travel.

von der Leyen proposes rearmament for Europe

How does Italy stand on rearmament and troops to Ukraine?

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has firmly declined the Franco-British proposal to deploy Italian troops as part of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine. There have been mixed responses from Italian politicians about EU leader von der Leyen’s rearmament plans in light of the Ukraine situation and the USA’s leadership’s stance.

Michelangelo's three pietas to be displayed in Florence. Image is of the pieta in the Vatican.

Florence to host Michelangelo museum

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence will host the world’s most significant Michelangelo museum, dedicated to the artist, thanks to a collaboration between the Accademia Gallery and the Bargello Museums.

Italian-made satellite navigation instrument, LuGre.

Italian Navigation Instrument reaches the Moon

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the Moon on Sunday, carrying with it a key Italian satellite navigation instrument, LuGre.

Starmer and Meloni ahead of London summit pon defence and Ukraine

Meloni calls for unity on Ukraine during London Summit

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Sunday ahead of a summit on Ukraine and European defence. She emphasised the need to prevent divisions within the West over the conflict.

Italy Leaves the Oscars Empty-Handed

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 97th Academy Awards took place on Sunday night, gathering Hollywood’s biggest stars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. While Italian cinema had high hopes for the Oscars, the night ended without any wins for Italy.

Italy takes step to reintroduce nuclear power

March 1, 2025March 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has taken a major step towards reintroducing nuclear power nearly four decades after banning it through a national referendum. On Friday, the government approved a law that sets the foundation for nuclear energy’s return, a move that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni framed as crucial for the country’s energy security and self-sufficiency.