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Author: Deborah Cater

Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience. Deborah splits her time between Italy and Spain.
Doctors and nurses on nationwide strike over 2025 budget. Image credit: Filippo Venezia/ZUMA

Doctors and nurses join nationwide strike over 2025 budget 

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Doctors and nurses join nationwide strike over 2025 budget 

Italian doctors and nurses are staging a nationwide 24-hour strike today, protesting against the government’s 2025 budget bill. The strike, called by unions including Anaao Assomed, Cimo-Fesmed, and Nursing Up, reportedly saw participation from 85% of medical personnel in some areas. 

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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

Italy faces weekend rail disruption due to strike action 

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy faces weekend rail disruption due to strike action 

Train passengers across Italy should prepare for significant rail disruption during the weekend of 23-24 November as railway staff stage a 24-hour strike.

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Bernin souls - Damned soul and Blessed soul. Images credit of Spanish Embassy to Vatican, Rome

Bernini ‘souls’ on display at Vatican Museums

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Bernini ‘souls’ on display at Vatican Museums

Two early masterpieces by Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, ‘souls’, are now on display at the Vatican Museums. The sculptures, Damned Soul and Blessed Soul, have moved from their previous location at the Spanish embassy, which was difficult for the public to access, to the Holy See.

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Electronic bracelet monitoring system under review

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Electronic bracelet monitoring system under review

A meeting took place on Tuesday at Palazzo Chigi to discuss the use of the electronic bracelet monitoring system to combat violence against women.

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Pompeii Reopens the House of the Small Fountain 

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pompeii Reopens the House of the Small Fountain 

The Casa della Fontana Piccola (House of the Small Fountain) in Pompeii will reopen to the public on 21 November, following extensive restoration.

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Doubles pair Paolini and Errani secure Italy's place in Billie Jean King cup final

Italy Defeats Poland to Reach Billie Jean King Cup Final 

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy Defeats Poland to Reach Billie Jean King Cup Final 

Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini secured Italy’s spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final with a thrilling 7-5, 7-5 doubles victory over Poland’s Katarzyna Kawa and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek.

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Stefania Proietti , new president of Umbria after regional elections 2024.

Centre-Left takes Umbria in regional elections

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Centre-Left takes Umbria in regional elections

Stefania Proietti, representing the centre-left and civic coalitions, has been officially elected as the new President of the Umbria region. The Emilia-Romagna and Umbria regional elections gave positive signals to the centre-left coalition parties.

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Minister Links Sexual Violence to Immigration at Cecchettin Foundation Launch

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Minister Links Sexual Violence to Immigration at Cecchettin Foundation Launch

Italy’s Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara has drawn criticism for comments made during the launch of the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation. He suggested that a rise in sexual violence is linked to illegal immigration. 

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Michele de Pascale for centre-left wins Emilia-Romagna

Centre-Left Retains Emilia-Romagna, Edges Ahead in Umbria

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Centre-Left Retains Emilia-Romagna, Edges Ahead in Umbria

The centre-left coalition has retained control of Emilia-Romagna and is on track to secure a narrow victory in Umbria. This according to exit polls and projections from regional elections held on Sunday and Monday. 

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Italian Charity sends 15 tonnes of aid to Gaza

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian Charity sends 15 tonnes of aid to Gaza

An Italian charity, Confederazione Nazionale delle Misericordie d’Italia, has sent 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Meloni defends foreign pupils cap proposal

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026Deborah Cater
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Government to scrap road tax for 14.5 million vehicles from 2027

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah Cater
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Italy set to fine pedestrians who use phones while crossing the road

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Deborah Cater
24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italy travel warning: September strikes

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater

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