Deborah Cater

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Virtuoso Travel name Bulgari Hotel Roma Best of the Best

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Virtuoso Travel, a leading global network of luxury travel agencies, names Bulgari Hotel Roma the best hotel in the world, in its 2024 rankings.

On this day in history: Death of Emperor Augustus

August 19, 2024August 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on 23rd September 63 BCE, in Rome, is best remembered as the first emperor of the Roman Empire and one of the most influential figures in Western history.

UAE extradites fraudulent Rome entrepeneur

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UAE extradited Rome entrepreneur Danilo Coppola to Italy on Sunday. Coppola received a sentence of seven years in prison for bankruptcy fraud in 2022. He arrived on a flight from Abu Dhabi.

Madonna at Pompeii theatre. She is funding a teens theatre project there. Image: Pompeii Archaeological Sites

Madonna Funds Pompeii Theatre Project for Teens

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the evening of her birthday, 16th August, Madonna visited Pompeii, the ancient archaeological site buried in 79AD. There she met with a group of local teenagers involved in the ‘Sogno di Volare’ (‘I Dream of Flying’) project, and subsequently donated to the project.

RAI journalists reproting on Kursk incusrion to be prosecuted by Russia. Image shows Kursk border and tanks

Russia summons Italian ambassador over RAI journalists

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Late on Friday, Russia summoned Italy’s ambassador to Moscow, Cecilia Picconi, to protest against the “illegal” entry of two Italian reporters for State broadcaster RAI, Russian news agency Tass reports. The journalists were in the Kursk region to cover the attack by Ukrainian forces.

Knox vows to continue fight against “gaslighting” justice system

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Amanda Knox criticised an appeals court in Florence via X for convicting her of calumny for accusing Patrick Lumumba in connection with the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia.

One this day in history: cartographer Vincenzo Coronelli born

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Vincenzo Coronelli, an Italian Franciscan friar born on 16th August 1650 in Venice, is widely regarded as one of the most significant and innovative globe makers in history. His work in cartography and globe highlights his profound influence on the fields of geography, navigation, and visual culture.

Gondolier at work. Venice needs more gondoliers.

Venice advertising for gondoliers

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice’s city hall has recently announced a search for new gondoliers, a profession that has been integral to the city’s culture since 1094. Aspiring gondoliers must meet several requirements: they must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school-level education, know how to swim, and possess a medical certificate confirming “a healthy and […]

The Venetian Gondolier: A centuries-old tradition

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The image of a gondola gliding gracefully through the canals of Venice, steered by a gondolier in a striped shirt and straw hat, is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of Italy. The profession of the gondolier is not just a job; it is a revered tradition passed down through generations, deeply intertwined […]

Third of Italy’s water is over pollution levels

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Around a third of Italy’s seas and lakes are above the legal limit for pollution, environmental group Legambiente said in a report published Tuesday. Water pollution is affected by weather conditions, as well as human actions.