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Piaggio moves production of iconic Ape vehicle to India

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

After 76 years, Piaggio’s legendary Ape three-wheeled vehicle will no longer be produced in Italy. Manufacturing has been relocated to India, marking the end of an era for the Pontedera factory near Pisa, where the Ape was produced since its launch in 1948.

Italy's economy is giving mixed signals. Credit: Adobe Stock

Italy’s Economy: GDP Stagnates in Q3 2024

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s economy showed mixed signals in recent reports released by Istat and other agencies on Monday.

Edoardo Bove, 22, who collapsed during a match

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapses during match

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove, on loan from Roma, collapsed during Sunday’s Serie A match against Inter Milan. The 22-year-old was rushed to Florence’s Careggi University Hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care and sedated.

Justice Decree approved with contentious provisions excluded. Image shows statue of Justice holding scales aloft with sun behind

Justice Decree Approved, Controversial Provisions Dropped

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Council of Ministers has approved the latest justice decree, but two highly debated provisions were excluded.

Villa Farnesina 17th century fresco. Credit: Villa Farnesina

Hidden Frescoes Discovered at Villa Farnesina

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

An electrician performing routine maintenance at Villa Farnesina in Rome stumbled upon a remarkable hidden treasure: vibrant 17th-century frescoes attributed to Baroque painter Carlo Maratta and his pupils, Girolamo Troppa and François Simonot.

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EU Commission Approves Lufthansa’s stake in ITA Airways

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission has given final approval to Lufthansa’s acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways. This decision clears the path for creating Europe’s largest airline group.

General strike called by USB union on 18 May Banner saying strike in Italian. 15 more strikes are planned in December Multi sector strikes scheduled for 27 March 2026

Fifteen strikes planned for December

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has reiterated his commitment to ensuring public transport access for Italians. This as 15 strikes for December are planned, including a general strike.

New Highway Code in Italy from mid-December. Cred: Flickr

New Highway Code Introduces Tougher Penalties

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new Highway Code aimed at reducing road accidents by introducing stricter penalties for reckless driving behaviours was officially published in Italy’s Official Gazette on Friday.

National General strike protest in Rome, 29 November 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

General Strike – Protest across the Country

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today’s general strike in protest against the 2025 budget, organised by CGIL and UIL trade unions, marked a pivotal moment in Italy’s ongoing political and social discourse.

Cardinal Agostino Richelmy. Credit: Di Unknown author - "Notiziario del Famulato Cristiano" - settembre 2023 - pagina 7, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=138236814

On this day in history: Cardinal Agostino Richelmy born

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Cardinal Agostino Richelmy, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a former soldier, was born in Turin on this day in 1850. Known for his deep compassion and commitment to the spiritual well-being of others, Richelmy’s life journey was a blend of military service and ecclesiastical devotion.