Deborah Cater

Rosita Missoni, Co-Founder of Iconic Fashion House, Dies Aged 93

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the celebrated Italian knitwear brand Missoni, has died at the age of 93.

EPPO charges individuals and cquaculture fraud

EPPO charges companies re €4million Aquaculture Fraud

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rome has charged nine individuals and five companies with aggravated fraud related to €4 million in funds intended for the aquaculture sector. The funding was sourced from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

Celecilia Sala, Italian journalist. Credit: ANDREA MEROLA AFP

Italy working with US and Iran to attain release of Cecilia Sala

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala remains detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison under harsh conditions, following her arrest on 16 December, 2024. Sala, a 29-year-old freelance correspondent for Il Foglio and podcaster for Chora News, was accused of breaching Islamic law.

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On this day in history: birth of Eleonora Gonzaga, Duchess of Urbino

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 1 January 1493, Eleonora Gonzaga was born in Mantua, destined to become a pivotal figure in the cultural and political history of Renaissance Italy. As the eldest of seven children of Francesco II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua, and Isabella d’Este, Eleonora’s life was steeped in art, education, and diplomacy.

Boy George headlined Rome's NYE festival

Boy George headlined Rome’s NY concert

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Boy George expressed his excitement about headlining Rome’s New Year’s Eve concert on Tuesday night, calling it “great” to be in Rome and highlighting his love of work.

The italian President whose New Year address soke about the need for peace. Clarifies lines over pardons

Italian President’s New Year address

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella stressed the urgency of peace in his New Year address on Tuesday evening, broadcast live nationwide.

Tourist Dies in Trieste Carbon Monoxide Incident

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 60-year-old Austrian tourist died, and ten people were poisoned by carbon monoxide in an apartment building in central Trieste overnight between Monday and Tuesday.

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Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence to Expand

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Opera del Duomo Museum, one of Florence’s most treasured cultural landmarks, is set to undergo a major transformation. The Florence City Council has approved an ambitious plan to integrate the historic Palazzo Compagni into the museum, nearly doubling its size.

Marsal Alam resort in Egypt close to where an Italian tourist died from a shark attack.

Italian Tourist Killed in Red Sea Shark Attack

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An Italian tourist, Gianluca Di Gioia, lost his life in a shark attack in the Red Sea on Sunday, 28 December. A second Italian tourist, aged 69 and originally from Genivolta in the province of Cremona, was injured in the incident.

Interior of Santuario di Santa Maria presso San Celso. Designed by Galeazzo Alessi

On this day in history: death of architect Galeazzo Alessi

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Galeazzo Alessi, one of Italy’s most influential Renaissance architects, passed away on 30 December 1572. Born in Perugia in 1512, Alessi left his mark on Italian and European architecture with his innovative designs and masterful urban planning.