Deborah Cater

Vespa Orientalis is threatening Italy's beehives

Bees under threat from Vespa Orientalis

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

Bees in Italy face a new challenge. The Vespa Orientalis, a hornet native to the Mediterranean, has become a significant threat.

Italian economy sends mixed signals

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

Italy’s business sector has further downgraded its economic outlook, according to the Bank of Italy’s latest Inflation and Growth Expectations Survey, released on Tuesday. Istat also released their note on the Italian economy for November and December.

Pitti Uomo trade fair in Florence. Credits: AKAstudio-collective

Pitti Uomo opens with 770 brands taking part

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

The 107th edition of Florence’s international menswear trade fair, Pitti Uomo, opened on Tuesday, featuring two international guests: Japanese designer Satoshi Kuwata with the debut of his Setchu brand, and Mm6 Maison Margiela.

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.