Deborah Cater

Hire bikes in Milan on a rainy day. Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanjurca/ CC by 2.0 Attribution 2.0 Generic

Urban Mobility in Italy: Report on Two-Wheel Policies

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian cities are showing increased attention to bicycles and motorbikes, but cars continue to dominate urban mobility.

Italian naval ship Cassiopea is waiting to transfer migrants to Albania

Migrant Transfers to Albania Resume

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has resumed operations with transfers to Albania of migrants rescued in the Mediterranean after a two-month suspension caused by legal challenges.

Bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena By Herbert Frank from Wien (Vienna), AT - Siena, Piazza Salimbeni (Bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65265670

Monte Paschi’s Bold Move to Acquire Mediobanca

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA, the world’s oldest bank, shocked Italy with its bid to acquire larger rival Mediobanca SpA.

ERTMS installation sees closure of high speed link between Rome and Florence 11-12 April 2026. Rail disruption with 24 hour strike this weekend. Credit: istock

24-Hour Nationwide Train Strike from tonight

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Train passengers across Italy are set to face significant disruptions as railway workers stage a 24-hour nationwide strike. The strike, organised by SGC, CUB, and USB trade unions, will commence at 21:00 on Saturday, 25 January, and conclude at the same time on Sunday, 26 January.

Salvini Proposes Bill for Italy to Exit WHO

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has sparked controversy by proposing a bill for Italy to exit WHO. Salvini presented the proposal in the Chamber of Deputies, citing the need to redirect public funds from the WHO to support Italy’s healthcare system.

Abuse of office as a criminal offence will have to be brought back onto the statute books following the EP vote. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio should have been informed in advance, as the justice ministry handles ICC-related matters. Credit: Copyright Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse

Italy Defends Repatriation of Libyan Police Head

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has defended the government’s decision to expel Ossama Anjiem, a Libyan wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing urgent security concerns. The move has sparked criticism from human rights groups and lawmakers, who argue Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC.

Sforza Castle and portrait of Galeazzo Maria Sforza. Castle image: By ParsonsPhotographyNL - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86675008 Portrait in Uffizi Gallery, Florence

On this day in history: birth of Galeazzo Maria Sforza

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 24th January 1444, Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the second Duke of Milan from the Sforza dynasty, was born in Fermo.

Judiciary reform is a duty to votes says Justice Minister Nordio at Supremem Court of Cassation

Justice Minister Defends Judicial Reform as “Duty Towards Voters”

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio reaffirmed the government’s commitment to judicial reform during the inauguration of the Judicial Year at the Supreme Cassation Court on Friday.

Sinner into second Australian Open final. Credit: Australian Open

Sinner powers into Australian Open final

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World No.1 Jannik Sinner stormed into his second consecutive Australian Open final with a commanding 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ben Shelton on Friday night at Rod Laver Arena. The 23-year-old Italian showcased resilience and clinical execution to overcome the American’s early aggression and extend his winning streak on hard courts to 20 matches.

Tourism Minister Santanchè Image: Instagram

Tourism Minister Denies Resignation Requests

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Tourism Minister, Daniela Santanchè, has dismissed claims that she was asked to resign following her indictment for alleged false accounting linked to her former publishing company, Visibilia.