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Pope Francis to leave Hospital

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Sunday after a month-long battle with pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff faced life-threatening complications twice during his stay, his doctors revealed on Saturday.

No Mafia graffiti in Sicily. Credit: Rino Porrovecchio from Palermo, Italy via Wikipedia

Government reaffirms commitment to fighting organised crime

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed her government’s commitment to fighting organised crime on Friday, Italy’s National Day of Remembrance for Mafia Victims. President Sergio Mattarella said a cohesive society can combat all mafias.

Heathrow airport which has been closed due to a fire at an electricity substation

Heathrow Airport Closure Disrupts Italian Travellers

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The sudden closure of London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday due to a major power outage has caused widespread travel chaos, affecting thousands of Italian passengers.

water usage and infrastructure report from Istat ahead of World Water Day

Two in Three Italians Careful About Water Use

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ahead of World Water Day (22nd March), ISTAT released new data on Italy’s water use and infrastructure from 2020-2024.

Ventotene Manifesto sparks dissent and dialogue in Italy

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Nearly 4.4 million Italian viewers, with a peak audience share of 28.1%, watched Oscar-winning comic, actor, and director Roberto Benigni’s monologue on Wednesday night. This followed Meloni’s comments on the Ventotene Manifesto, saying it did not represent the Europe she envisions.

Meta AI to be rolled out across EU

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Meta has announced the rollout of its AI chat function, Meta AI, across Italy and the European Union in the coming weeks. This feature will integrate into Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, supporting six European languages, including Italian.

La Festa del Papá – 19th March

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

Father’s Day (La Festa del Papá) in Italy falls on 19th March. The date coincides with St. Joseph’s Day, honouring the father of Jesus. St. Joseph represents the ideal father figure in Catholic tradition.

Capital Markets Union needed soon says Meloni. Image credit: Shutterstock

Capital Markets Union essential for Europe – Meloni

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

Premier Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that completing the capital markets union is a crucial step that cannot be delayed. It is particularly important, she said, if Europe wants a financial infrastructure capable of stimulating private investment and supporting competitiveness.

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.