Deborah Cater

Illegal border crossings - migrants in a packed blue boat arriving in Lampedusa, Italy. Image by Concetta Rizzo (EFE)

Illegal border crossings down 59% in 2024

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The EU border agency Frontex reported on Tuesday that illegal border crossings via the Central Mediterranean route from North Africa to Europe dropped by 59% in 2024, reaching 67,000.

Piazza reopens outside Rome Termini station

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Piazza dei Cinquecento, the large square outside Rome’s Termini station, reopened on Tuesday following extensive refurbishment.

Controversial Security Bill is before the Senate. The EU has criticised some of its measures

Protests lead to push for Security Bill approval

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy witnessed widespread protests over the weekend, prompting the government to push for swift approval of the contentious Security Bill. This legislation, central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s agenda, has sharply divided the opposition, the Council of Europe, and groups representing victims of mafia and terrorist attacks.

On this day in history: birth of designer Nina Ricci

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Born on 14th January 1883 in Turin, Italy, Nina Ricci is an influential figure in fashion history. Renowned for her elegant and romantic designs, she built a legacy that continues to inspire the fashion world today.

Spanish police arrest dangerous mafia members

Spanish Police Arrest “Extremely Dangerous” Mafia Members

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Spanish police announced the arrest of three suspected mafia members in Marbella on Monday. The trio, considered “extremely dangerous,” are wanted in Italy for attempted murder, weapons trafficking, and money laundering.

Marina Berlusconi who denies any involvement in the exposure of Andre

Marina Berlusconi Slams RAI Programme

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Marina Berlusconi criticised RAI’s Report programme, calling Sunday night’s episode on Silvio Berlusconi “the worst media-judicial garbage.”

Sinner wins Aus Open 2024. Image: extract from ATP Tour X (Twitter) post

Sinner begins defence of Australian Open title

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In his first match of the 2025 season, Jannik Sinner faced a tough challenge as he began the defence of his Australian Open title on Monday.

Costa Concordia which was shipwrecked on 13 January 2012

On this day in history: Costa Concordia Tragedy

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On this day in 2012, the Costa Concordia disaster unfolded off the coast of Tuscany. The luxurious cruise ship struck rocks near Isola del Giglio, leading to the loss of 32 lives.

Oliviero Toscani “shockvertising” photographer has died

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Oliviero Toscani (28 February 1942 – 13 January 2025) Oliviero Toscani, the revolutionary photographer whose provocative campaigns for Benetton challenged societal norms and redefined advertising, passed away on 13 January 2025 at the age of 82.

Search continues for missing British hiker Aziz Ziriat

Belongings found in search for British hiker

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The search for 36-year-old Aziz Ziriat, a British hiker missing in Italy’s Dolomites since New Year’s Day, is ongoing. Items belonging to Ziriat were discovered on Saturday, but rescuers have yet to locate him.