Deborah Cater

New temple complex discovered at Selinunte

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists have uncovered a small temple complex near the monumental Temple C at Selinunte, Sicily.

Tamberi to jump in final with colic

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Olympic high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi announced today that his chances of defending the title were “all over.” However, he will still jump in the final later this evening.

Tita and banti win gold medal in mixed multihull . Image: robert deaves

Olympic medals on the water for Italy

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy secured two more medals, including gold in the sailing, bringing the total medal haul to 30 so far. This includes 10 old, 11 silver and 9 bronze.

more corruption charges against Giovanni Toti, pictured

Further corruption charges levied against Toti

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Liguria Governor Giovanni Toti and port logistics entrepreneur Aldo Spinelli are now facing additional corruption charges.

Bassi and Livarghi being led to their place of execution. By Ugo Bassi - http://www.ibc.regione.emilia-romagna.it, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1589729

On this day in history: execution of Ugo Bassi

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ugo Bassi, a follower of Garibaldi and the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification, was executed by firing squad on 8th August 1849 in Bologna.

No Renewal of the Rai Board of Directors Before Governance Reform

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The united opposition has taken a firm stance over Rai posts, making it clear that reaching a bipartisan agreement will be difficult without a broader discussion on the future of public television. This comes after the postponement of nominations until the second week of September when parliamentary activities resume.

Bronze for the men's pursuit cycling team. Image: Facebook

Bronze in the velodrome

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian men’s track cycling team lost their title and world record to the Australians in the heats of the men’s pursuit. Italy have also claimed a further two bronze medals.

Portrait of Vicenzo Scamozzi, Venetian architect

On this day in history: Architect Vincenzo Scamozzi died

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Vincenzo Scamozzi, died on 7th August 1616 in Venice. He stands as one of the most influential architects of the late Renaissance. His work and theories helped shape the architectural landscape of Venice and its surrounding regions, bridging the gap between the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Tourists in Italian piazza sitting at cafes adn restaurants. The government is proposing a hike in tourist tax. Image: Pxhere

Extended Tourist Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

To fully capitalise on the tourism boom boosting the Italian economy, the government proposes an extension of the tourist tax to all municipalities. Hoteliers are not amused by the government’s proposal.