Deborah Cater

Italy Tops European Tourism Reputation Index

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has once again confirmed its status as Europe’s premier tourist destination, securing the top spot in the 2024 European Tourism Reputation Index (ETR Index), compiled by research institute Demoskopika.

A quick guide to Venice Carnival 2025

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

From 14 February to 4 March 2025, Venice Carnival will once again dazzle visitors. This year marks the 300th anniversary of Giacomo Casanova’s birth, making him the central theme. The invitation is to embrace the game, love, and intrigue that defined both his life and 18th-century Venice.

Cesare Parodi, ANM president to meet Meloni over justice reform and other issues

Meloni to meet ANM head over justice reform

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has agreed to meet the new head of the magistrates’ union, ANM, amid a dispute over justice reform and other political-judicial issues.

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More femicides in Italy

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 51-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her 57-year-old disabled husband in Venaria Reale, near Turin. The man then allegedly attempted suicide by ingesting drugs. This the last in a spate of femicides in Italy.

ICC - Italy did not sign declaration supporting ICC after Trump imposed sanctions

Italy declines to sign declaration supporting ICC

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has declined to join 79 countries in signing a joint declaration supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its staff.

Moretto painting damaged by accident

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Renaissance painting by Moretto da Brescia was damaged when a visitor tripped and fell against it at the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia. The accident occurred during an exhibition showcasing Renaissance works.

Gorizia - one half of the European Capital of Culture 2025. Image Credit: Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Gorizia and Nova Gorica: First Cross-Border European Capital of Culture 2025

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy and Slovenia’s presidents attended official ceremonies on Saturday to inaugurate the European Capital of Culture 2025, jointly held by Gorizia and Nova Gorica.

Still from video showing desecration of St Peter's altar

St Peter’s High Altar desecrated

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 40-year-old man of Romanian nationality desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican by climbing onto it and toppling six bronze candelabras, each dating back to 1865 and valued at €30,000. He then began removing the linen altar cloth before being swiftly detained by Vatican security personnel.

Caffe Pedrocchi where some of the Padua uprising took place in 1848.

On this day in history: Padua uprising

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 8th February 1848, the streets of Padua became the site of an uprising against Austrian rule, as students and ordinary citizens fought side by side in a bid to challenge the occupying forces.

Engraved tile found covering tomb 64, thought to be anccient warrior's tomb

Ancient Warrior’s Tomb Discovered in Padula

February 8, 2025February 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 5 February, officials announced the discovery of an ancient burial site in Padula, Campania. The find includes 19 tombs dating back to the 4th century BC, one of which is believed to belong to a warrior.