Deborah Cater

Image shows man pocketing a bribe. Sogei director arrested for receiving a bribe. Credit:Freepik

Sogei Director arrested for receiving bribe

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome finance police carried out searches on Tuesday in the offices and homes of public officials and companies, involved in a corruption probe. The investigation focuses on tenders in the telecommunications and IT sectors managed by the State-owned technology company, Sogei Spa.

Meloni praises Trump on his election. In a Financial Times interview, she says it is "childish" to expect Italy to choose between the EU and US. Meloni fumes over Almasri case

Meloni declares income of almost €500,000

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In her latest tax return, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared an income of €459,460, marking a significant increase from the €293,531 she declared in 2023.

Collegio Romano in Rome where the Ministry of Culture is headquartered. In the Boccia case, police visited the ministry to view documents

Police collect Culture Ministry documents in Boccia case

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Carabinieri visited the culture ministry in Rome to collect documents related to former culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano’s legal case against his ex-lover and former consultant, Maria Rosaria Boccia.

Karima el Mahroug, of Ruby fame at Berlusconi's bunga bunga parties

“Ruby ter” case rumbles on

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation has ordered a new appeal-level trial in the Ruby ter case. This is one of several cases linked to alleged “bunga bunga” parties held by the late ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi at his Arcore home near Milan.

Navy Ship Libra which is believed to be carrying illegal immigrants to Albania for processing

First group of male migrants to be transferred to Albania

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The first group of migrants is set to be transferred to Albania on Monday, where they will be processed in Italian-run centres.

Migrant centre scheme will not be extended. Italy's refugee centres in Albania are now officially open. Image shows the buildings made from containers. (Photo by Alketa Misja/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Albanian refugee centres officially open

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy officially opened two refugee centres in Albania on Friday to hold men intercepted in international waters while trying to reach Europe.

Emily in Paris, in front of the Trevi Fountain. Credit: Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix - from X.com

‘Emily in Paris’ – or is that Rome?

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

‘Emily in Paris’, the hugely popular Netflix show is also in Rome for season 5. The French President, light-heartedly presumably, asks for it to return to Paris.

Best City in the World list 2023 - Rome is no 7

10 most popular sights in Rome

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, the Eternal City, brims with history, art, and culture at every turn. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to soak in its charm, these ten popular sights in Rome capture the essence of this extraordinary city.

G7 Privacy meeting focuses on tech advancements. Image shows hand over futuristic technology. Credit: Kharsohtun, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

G7 Privacy meeting: tech advancements must respect individual rights

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The G7 Privacy meeting in Rome concluded with a focus on ensuring that the advancement of technologies, such as artificial intelligence, is accompanied by human-centred solutions that respect individual rights and the Constitution.