Deborah Cater

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Fitto – executive VP for cohesion reforms in EU

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday that she has proposed six executive vice presidents for the new EU executive, including Italy’s Raffaele Fitto.

Amedeo Matacena whose last wife is being investigated for his murder, and that of his mother

Wife of Matacena investigated for double murder

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prosecutors in Reggio Calabria have opened an investigation into Maria Pia Tropepi, 43, on double murder charges related to the deaths of her husband, Amedeo Matacena, and his mother, Raffaella De Carolis.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street via Flickr

UK Prime Minister Meets Italian Premier in Rome

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Rome to meet Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. They will discuss tackling illegal immigration and support for Ukraine.

On this day in history: librarian Sir Anthony Panizzi was born

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sir Anthony Panizzi, an Italian scholar and patriot, played a pivotal role in shaping the British Museum during the 19th century. Born Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi in Brescello, Italy, on 16th September 1797, he fled his homeland for political reasons and sought refuge in England.

Spanish Steps ownership row with France

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Spanish Steps are at the centre of a diplomatic spat between Rome and Paris following a report by the French Court of Auditors.

The Spanish Steps: A Rome Landmark

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Spanish Steps, or Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, are one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. These elegant steps, built between 1723 and 1725, connect Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti Church.

Rome tram service. Picture a green tram in Rome

Rome tram service suspended until 3rd November

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Rome tram service will be temporarily suspended from 16th September until 3rd November. Buses will replace the trams as the final phase of works at the Porta Maggiore tram depot begins.

Historic Florentine villa where Queen Victoria holidayed up for sale

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Villa Palmieri, once a favoured holiday spot for Queen Victoria, is now on the market for over €50 million (£43 million).

Battlefield, one fo the films being considered for Italy's submission to the Oscars 2025.

18 films vying to represent Italy at the Oscars

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eighteen Italian films are competing to represent Italy at the Oscars in the International Feature Film Award category.

Palermo prosecutor asks for 6 years for Salvini in Open Arms case

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Palermo prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for Matteo Salvini, accusing him of preventing 147 migrants from landing in Lampedusa in 2019, when he was Minister of the Interior in the Conte government. Salvini faces charges of kidnapping for his actions regarding the Spanish ship Open Arms.